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99 Al-Qābid
Al-Qābid, The Withholder, names contraction as wisdom rather than deprivation. In Sufi understanding, this withholding draws things inward at the right moment, creating pause, containment, and protection when expansion would cause harm. Through an Internal Family Systems lens, Al-Qābid reflects the Self’s capacity to contract the inner system when needed, slowing movement, limiting exposure, and creating safety so parts are not overwhelmed or forced beyond readiness.
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