مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ

Maalik-ul-Mulk

المعنى · Meaning

مالك الملك كله

The One who controls the Dominion and gives dominion to whoever He willed.

الشرح والدلالة · Explanation

مالك الملك هو الذي له ملك السماوات والأرض، يؤتي الملك من يشاء.

Maalik-ul-Mulk means 'The Owner of All Sovereignty' or 'The Master of the Kingdom'. It signifies that Allah is the absolute owner of all dominion, authority, and kingship. He gives sovereignty to whom He wills and takes it away from whom He wills. All power, authority, and rule belong to Him alone. He is the King of kings and the Lord of all worlds. Quran References: 'Say, O Allah, Master of the Kingdom (Maalik-ul-Mulk)! You give sovereignty to whom You will and take sovereignty from whom You will' (3:26). 'He is the King, the Holy' (59:23). Spiritual Significance: Maalik-ul-Mulk reminds us that all authority ultimately belongs to Allah. It encourages humility and reliance on Him rather than worldly power. Benefit: Reciting Maalik-ul-Mulk brings honor and authority, protects from oppression, and reminds us of Allah's ultimate sovereignty. It is beneficial for those in positions of leadership.