الشَّكُورُ
Ash-Shakur
"The Rewarder of Thankfulness"
Meaning in English
The Rewarder of Thankfulness
Meaning in Urdu
قدردان
Explanation
Ash-Shakur is the Most Appreciative, the Multiplier of Rewards. While humans might show gratitude (shukr) for a massive favor, Allah is Ash-Shakur — He shows immense appreciation for even the smallest good deed. You give a date in charity, and He grows it like a mountain. You take one step toward Him, and He comes to you at speed. Ash-Shakur never lets the smallest effort of a believer go unrewarded.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting "Ya Shakur" 41 times over water and drinking it is said to lift heaviness from the heart. Reflecting on this name cures the feeling of being unappreciated by people, because the believer knows Ash-Shakur notices every unseen effort.
Quranic Reference
Surah Fatir (35:30)
إِنَّهُ غَفُورٌ شَكُورٌ
"Indeed, He is Forgiving and Appreciative." - Surah Fatir (35:30)
Practical Lessons
- Do not belittle any good deed — Ash-Shakur appreciates even half a date given in charity.
- Show immense gratitude to Allah (be a 'shakir') because He is Ash-Shakur.
- Thank people; the Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah."
- When you feel unappreciated at work or home, remind yourself that your ultimate reward is with Ash-Shakur.