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Reflections on the Name of Allah: As-Sami The Hearer. The One who Hears all things that are heard by His Eternal Hearing without an ear, instrument or organ; The meaning of Hearer is to hear, to listen, to accept, to receive.  Imam Al-Ghazali wrote, “He hears without any auditory organs or ears, as He acts […]

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Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Baseer The All-Noticing, The One who Sees all things that are seen by His Eternal Seeing without a pupil or any other instrument. He sees everything, even if it’s insignificant, like a black ant on a black stone when it’s pitch black at night. There is nothing hidden from […]

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Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Hakkam. Indeed, “Allah is the Judge” (Arabic: الله حكم) is another significant belief in Islamic theology. Muslims believe that Allah is the ultimate authority and the final arbiter of justice. He is the one who will judge all human beings fairly and justly on the Day of Judgment, weighing […]

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Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Adl The Just, The One who is entitled to do what He does. Al-Adl is the one who is highly equitable and fair, who never oppresses, judges righteously and is fair. The Name itself does not occur in the Quran, but the verb from Adl indicates that Allah commands […]

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Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Lateef The Subtle One, The Gracious, The One who is kind to His slaves and endows upon them. This description beautifully captures the concept of Allah’s gentleness, grace, and care for humanity, even when His actions may seem imperceptible to us. It emphasizes His deep understanding of each individual’s […]

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Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Khabeer The One who knows the truth of things. This description beautifully articulates the profound depth of Allah’s knowledge and understanding. As “The Knower of reality,” He possesses comprehensive knowledge encompassing the qualities and meanings of all things, including the most hidden secrets. This attribute underscores His omniscience and […]

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Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Haleem The Forebearing, The One who delays the punishment for those who deserve it and then He might forgive them. It articulates the compassionate and merciful nature of Almighty Allah, emphasizing His patience, forbearance, and grace towards humanity. It highlights how Allah’s kindness and gentleness extend beyond immediate punishment […]

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Explore Al-Azeem, ‘The Great One,’ which captures Allah’s unparalleled greatness and majesty, encouraging reverence among believers.

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Explore Al-Ghafoor, ‘The All-Forgiving,’ and Allah’s mercy. It reassures believers that He forgives all sins, compassion and repentance for spiritual growth.

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Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ash-Shakoor The Grateful, The Appreciative, The One who gives a lot of reward for a little obedience. Allah’s attribute as Ash-Shakoor, the Most Grateful, emphasizes His appreciation and reward for the good deeds of His servants. This name underscores Allah’s observance of even the smallest acts of righteousness, demonstrating […]

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