Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Wali The Ruler. The one planner of everything is Al-Waali (Wali), the only one. He is very supportive. To be a ruler…This name is also not to be confused with Al-Wali (ٱلْوَلِيُّ) – The Protecting Associate. Here Al-Wali (ٱلْوَالِي) refers to being the ruler or guardian, and this encompasses three […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: At-Tawwaab The One who beckons for our return. He repeatedly turns mankind towards repentance should they journey temporarily on the wrong path. Allah is lenient and restores grace to those who repent and forgives those who seek forgiveness. The name “Al-Tawwab” beautifully illustrates the concept of Allah’s mercy and […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Afuww The Oft-Pardoning, The Effacer of Sins, The Eliminator of Sins. The One who pardons sins and leaves no trace of any fault. The difference between forgiving and effacing is there will be no trace or record of the offense being committed. It will be as if it had […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ar-Ra’oof The Compassionate. The One who is extremely compassionate. He is The One whose mercy will endow whoever he willed among His creatures. Whatever Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ decrees is done with perfect judgment, and He is never harsh or unjust in His rulings. In the Qur’an, this name is […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Maalik-Ul-Mulk The Eternal Possessor of Sovereignty. The Owner of Absolute Sovereignty, The Owner of Dominion. Lord of the Kingdom. He is the sole owner of all creation and, with absolute authority, can act in any manner, at any time, and in any way. The distinction between “Malik” and “Mālik” […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Zul-Jalaali-wal-Ikram The One who holds all kinds of goodness, perfection, honor, and grandeur, the One who gives generosity and honor. We often see the Lord of Majesty and Honor, The Lord of Bounty and Honor, Lord of Majesty and Generosity. As a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ it is […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Khallaq Al-Khallaq is the exaggerated form of Al-Khaliq (Creator). Allah the Almighty has created everything from nothing and without copying any one in creation. However, Allah, Exalted and Sublime be He, lets man be given this Name since He says: (So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators.) […]