Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mu’min The Guarantor. The Giver of Faith. The One who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him. And He witnessed for His believers that they are truthful in their belief that no one is God but Him. Al-Mu’min which is the quality that has enabled the […]
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 […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Khaaliq The One who brings everything from non-existence to existence The names “Al-Khaliq,” “Al-Bari,” and “Al-Musawwir” indeed offer unique insights into the process of creation as understood in Islamic theology. While they all relate to Allah’s creative abilities, they each highlight distinct aspects of His act of creation. Divine […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Baari This name only signifies that Allah created all things in proportion. The Maker, The Creator who has the Power to turn the entities, to manifest, to create using pre-existing matter, evolve, to be individual free and clear of another thing, to be free and clear of fault or […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Musawwir The One who forms His creatures in different pictures. He brings into existence whatever He wills and in whatever manner He wills it. He says, kun faya kun, “Be! and it is”. He is the fashioner of every creation and has given it a special form whereby it is […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Ghaffaar The Forgiver, The One who forgives the sins of His slaves time and time again. He sees our sins and disobedience, yet He still forgives and accepts the repentance of the sincere. He shows never-ending compassion and forgiveness, no matter how big or small the sin. He is […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Qahhaar The name “Al-Qahhar” ( The All-Prevailing One / The Supreme) signifies the unmatched strength and sovereignty of Allah over all creation. As “The Dominator,” Allah’s authority is absolute, and no entity can rival or challenge His power. This attribute emphasizes the concept of divine supremacy and the inevitability […]