Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mubdi All things have a beginning, except Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Allah is Al-Mubdi, the initiator. He is the one from which all things begin. This name is often mentioned in pairs, Al-Mubdi and Al-Mu’id (the restorer). The connection between the two names is the first creation represents the beginning, […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mueed The Reproducer, The One who brings back the creatures after death. He is the restorer, the one who refashions a thing. He is the One who will restore us back to life on the day of resurrection. The verb Yueed in Arabic is to return to something, […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Muhyi The Restorer, The Giver of Life. The One who took out a living human from semen that does not have a soul. He gives life by giving the souls back and regenerating our bodies on Resurrection Day. He is The One who makes the hearts alive by the […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mumeet The Creator of Death Meaning the one who gives life and the one who takes it away. He ordains who will become lifeless. Eventually, we all return to Him. Of the 99 names of Allah Almighty, 81 are explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an, and there is not one […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Hayy The Alive, The One attributed with a life that is unlike our life and is not that of a combination of soul, flesh or blood. ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Qayyoom The Self-Subsisting, The Self-Existing One upon Whom all others depend Al-Qayyûm, meaning Allah is the Sustainer of Himself and of all created. The name Al-Qayyum, often paired with Al-Hayy (the Living), underscores the attribute of Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) being self-subsisting and independent. This pairing highlights the concept of […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Wajid The Unfailing, The Finder. The name Al-Wajid, as an attribute of Allah Almighty, has two associated meanings: Both meanings of Al-Wajid highlight Allah’s perfection and sovereignty. He is not only aware of everything but also has the power to bring about whatever He wills. This name encapsulates the […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Majid The Sovereign, The Glorious. The names “Al-Majid” and “Al-Majeed” are derived from the Arabic root word “majd,” which conveys the meanings of glorification, honor, and praise. In Islamic tradition, praising and glorifying Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) is central to worship and spiritual devotion. The phrases “Subhanallah” (glory be to […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Waahid The Unique, The One, The One without a partner. He is unique in all aspects, the only one who embodies perfection. He has no equal. The oneness of Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) is a central tenet in Islam, known as Tawhid. The names “Al-Wahid” and “Al-Ahad” highlight this concept […]