Divine Names for Rizq and Abundance: Asma and Dhikr Counts

Rizq, or sustenance, is not only money; health, peace of mind, knowledge, good friends and a blessed family are all part of it. The Holy Quran states clearly that sustenance belongs to Allah: "Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider, the possessor of strength, the Firm" (Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:58). Dhikr with the Asma ul-Husna, the Beautiful Names of Allah, is one of the most deeply rooted ways to remember this truth with the heart.

Quran Verses on Sustenance

• Surah Hud 11:6: There is no creature on earth whose provision is not upon Allah.
• Surah At-Talaq 65:2-3: Whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make a way out for him and provide for him from where he does not expect.
• Surah Nuh 71:10-12: Those who seek forgiveness are promised abundant rain and support with wealth and children.

Divine Names of Sustenance and Abundance

In the tradition, it is common practice to recite a divine name as many times as its Abjad value. The values below are the sum of the letters in the Arabic spelling of each name:

• Ya Razzaq (رزاق) – The Provider: 308
• Ya Fattah (فتاح) – The Opener: 489
• Ya Wahhab (وهاب) – The Bestower: 14
• Ya Ghani (غني) – The Self-Sufficient: 1060
• Ya Mughni (مغني) – The Enricher: 1100
• Ya Karim (كريم) – The Generous: 270
• Ya Basit (باسط) – The Expander of provision: 72
• Ya Wasi' (واسع) – The All-Encompassing in knowledge and mercy: 137
• Ya Latif (لطيف) – The Subtle and Kind: 129

For example, Ar-Razzaq: ر (200) + ز (7) + ا (1) + ق (100) = 308.

What to Keep in Mind During Dhikr

• Intention and sincerity come first. Scholars stress that the numbers are not binding; the essence of dhikr is the heart turning towards Allah. The number is a framework for regular, focused remembrance.
• Consistency: Reciting a little at the same time every day is recommended over reciting a great deal in one sitting.
• Timing: After the dawn prayer and in the evening are the times the tradition favours most for dhikr.
• Together with effort: Dhikr does not replace work and halal earnings; it adds blessing to them.

Choosing the Name That Suits You

All of the names above can be recited for sustenance. The Abjad tradition, however, goes one step further: the divine name most in harmony with the Abjad value of a person's name is identified, and the dhikr count is calculated individually. Even if two people recite the same name, the number that suits each of them may differ in the tradition.

The dhikr counts in this article are based on the Abjad tradition. Sustenance comes from Allah; the divine names are a reminder that accompanies prayer and trust in Him.