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ar-Raqîb                               ar-Raqîb   43                         

        The Watcher,  The All-Observing,  The Witness,  The Watchful
 

The One who watches all things. The One who is the ever vigilant witness.

The One from whose observation nothing is hidden. The One who observes all thoughts, deeds and feelings.
 

From the root r-q-b which has the following classical Arabic connotations:

to look, watch, be vigilant
to expect, anticipate, await
to keep an eye on, detect, observe
to be mindful of
to be a spy, scout, observer
to regard, hold in consideration, respect
 

This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 4:1

Related names:

Raqîb refers to the One who has the attribute of watchfulness.

Wakîl refers to the One who is the trusted administrator.

Hafîz refers to the One who protects and preserves.

Mâni' - the One who protects and defends against harmful situations.

Muhaymin refers to the One who is the ever-watchful guardian and protector.

(Also written as al-raqib, al-raqeeb, the Watcher: ya raqib, ya raqeeb)