Explanation
Al-Basit is one of the many names of ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. It means “the Expander” or “the Enlarger”. The One who amplifies all abundance is ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. He is the one who wider the path. He extends our hearts and souls and provides sustenance for us through His Mercy and Generosity. Everybody receives assistance from Him, and He gives generously to anyone He pleases.
The word baasit derives from the root baa-seen-taa, which denotes the quality of expansion. It means to stretch out, make spacious, grant abundance, and provide generously. The word “Baasit” conveys a strong and regal idea of bestowing a gift that will develop and blossom in vast abundance.
Linguistically, Al-Basit denotes “one who extends his hand,” whether as a gesture of goodwill (to shake hands with someone else) or otherwise. (to harm someone else, be it by inflicting physical harm on it, or by causing damage to his property or his own self). It can be used both literally and symbolically.
Al-Basit is the One Who delights the souls by making them happy. He is the One Who plants the seeds of life in the bodies to indicate the start of life within them. He brings them back to life at the time of resurrection in order to show people what they used to do during their temporary life in this world.
This name is a reminder that ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the one who provides for us and expands our blessings. It is a comforting thought to know that no matter how difficult our situation may seem, ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has the power to expand our resources and ease our burdens.
How can one learn that Name’s protocol? If someone wants to receive a good portion from that Name, they should dress in its virtues. They should extend a helping hand to everyone around them, especially to those who are in need and want. They should also not hold back from doing good deeds to the extent that it is possible for them to do so.
Al-Basit can also be interpreted as the one who expands our hearts and minds. As we grow and learn, our understanding and capacity for love and compassion can also expand. This name serves as a reminder to strive towards personal growth and to always seek knowledge and understanding.
Quran References
Who is it that would loan Allāh a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allāh who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him, you will be returned. (Quran 2:245)