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” […]