Why Names of Allah are important to Muslims The first of the five pillars of Islam is belief in Allah (SWT). As Muslims, we believe in Allah (SWT) in accordance with His beautiful names and attributes. Learning and memorizing the names of Allah (SWT) will help us to identify the correct way to believe in […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ar-Rahman He who wills goodness and mercy for all His creatures He is the One who blesses all His creation with prosperity and devoid from disparity. He is most merciful, kind, and loving towards all creation. (قُلِ ادْعُوا اللَّهَ أَوِ ادْعُوا الرَّحْمَٰنَ ۖ أَيًّا مَّا تَدْعُوا فَلَهُ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ وَلَا تَجْهَرْ بِصَلَاتِكَ […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ar-Raheem He who acts with extreme kindness The name Ar-Raheem (in Arabic: ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ) comes from the same root as Ar-Rahman which refers to Allah’s attribute of being Merciful. Although similarly related the meanings are different. Ar-Rahman can be understood to refer to Allah as the origination/source of all mercy, […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Malik The Sovereign Lord, The One with the complete Dominion, the One Whose Dominion is clear from imperfection. Al-Malik (هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ الحشر 59: 23) ( He is Allah than Whom there is La ilaha […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Quddus The one who is clear of any imperfection, weakness, or shortcoming, meaning the most pure or the most holy. He transcends all that we perceive as perfection, and all sublime attributes belong to Him. The Qur’an mentions the concept of the Holy Spirit (Ruh Al-Quddus) four times. It […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: As-Salam The One who is free from every imperfection. It is because He is free of any defect that one who is with Him experiences tranquility. (هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ ﴾ الحشر 59: 23 (23. He is […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Muhaymin The one who ensures well being and protection over His creation. He is also the ever watchful. Nothing can be hidden from Him, He is the knower of all the secrets we conceal. The name Al-Muhaymin refers to His supreme nature as being the guardian or the absolute […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Aziz The Strong, The Defeater who is not defeated The description of Allah as “the conqueror that is never conquered and never harmed” emphasizes His absolute supremacy and invincibility. It underscores the idea that Allah’s power, glory, and strength are unparalleled and cannot be challenged or diminished by any […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mutakabbir He is exalted far above all creation, The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures and from resembling them. He has rights, privileges, and qualities that others do not have. He is tremendous and manifests this greatness in all things and many ways. The name […]