Names of Allah
Al-Muqsit
Al-Muqsiṭ
The Equitable — who establishes justice and gives each their due rights.
What does Al-Muqsit mean?
Al-Muqsit is one of the 99 Names of Allah, meaning "The Equitable," "The Establisher of Justice". It affirms that Allah acts with perfect equity and fairness in all His dealings — giving every soul exactly its due, redressing the wronged, and balancing the scales with flawless justice. He loves those who are equitable and will establish complete justice on the Day of Judgement.
The Meaning in Depth
Closely related to Al-Adl (the Just), Al-Muqsit specifically emphasises the active establishing of equity (qist) — not merely being just in essence, but bringing about justice and fair balance in dealings. He restores rights to the oppressed from the oppressor, and on the Day of Judgement He will judge between all with perfect fairness. Importantly, Allah commands and loves this same equity among people: "...and act equitably. Indeed, Allah loves those who act equitably (al-muqsitin)" (49:9).
Al-Muqsit in the Quran
- "...And act justly. Indeed, Allah loves the just (al-muqsitin)." (49:9)
- "Allah witnesses that there is no deity except Him, and so do the angels and those of knowledge, maintaining [creation] in justice (qaiman bil-qist)." (3:18)
- "...Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly." (60:8)
Living by This Name
Al-Muqsit reassures the believer that ultimate justice is guaranteed: every right will be restored and every wrong redressed by the Establisher of Equity. This is solace for the oppressed and a warning to the oppressor. It also commands the believer to be just and fair in all dealings — in family, business, judgement, and speech — for Allah loves the equitable. To embody qist (equity) is to reflect this beautiful name in one's conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Al-Muqsit and Al-Adl?
Both relate to justice. Al-Adl is justice as an intrinsic attribute — God is justice itself. Al-Muqsit emphasises the active establishing of equity and fair balance, restoring rights and giving each their due. One is the quality, the other its enactment.
How can a believer reflect Al-Muqsit?
By being scrupulously fair and equitable in all dealings — judging justly, treating people and even one's children equally, honouring rights, and standing for the oppressed. The Quran repeatedly states that Allah loves the equitable (al-muqsitin), making qist a beloved act of worship.
Etymology & origin
Al-Muqsit (المقسط) is from the root Q-S-Ṭ (ق-س-ط), which in its fourth form (aqsata) means "to act with justice and equity". Interestingly, the same root in another form (qasata) can mean to deviate or be unjust, but the form Muqsit denotes the One who establishes perfect equity, giving each their due with fairness and balance.
References
- Quran:
- 3:18, 5:42, 49:9, 60:8
- Hadith:
- Muslim 1827 (the equitable will be on pulpits of light beside Allah); Bukhari 2587 (be equal in giving to your children); Muslim 1623 (justice between children); Bukhari 7376 (Allah's justice and love of fairness)
Related terms
Al-Adl
The Just — whose every decree and action is the embodiment of justice, free from any oppression.
Al-Hakeem
The All-Wise — whose every act and decree is governed by infinite wisdom.
Al-Hasib
The Reckoner — who is sufficient for His servants and brings them to account for their deeds.
Al-Malik
The King, the Sovereign — the Absolute Ruler whose dominion encompasses everything in existence.
Yawm al-Qiyamah
The Day of Resurrection — when all creation is raised, gathered, judged, and recompensed; the great Day mentioned throughout the Quran.