Reflections on the Name of Allah: An-Noor The one who is clear of any imperfection, weakness, or shortcoming, meaning the most pure or the most holy. He transcends all that we perceive as perfection, and all sublime attributes belong to Him. The description of Allah’s light, as conveyed through the Quran and hadith, is a […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Jawwad “Allah is Generous” (Arabic: الله كريم) is a central tenet in Islamic faith. Muslims believe in the infinite generosity and benevolence of Allah, the Arabic term for God. This belief encompasses not only material provision but also spiritual guidance, forgiveness, and mercy. It’s a fundamental aspect of trust […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Badi’ Allah’s Name Al-Badee’ is mentioned in the following Noble Ayah in which He says: (بَدِيعُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰٓ أَمْرًۭا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُۥ كُن فَيَكُونُ)البقرة 2 : 117 “The Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it : […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Haadi. Allah SWT is Al Haadi (in Arabic: ٱلْهَادِي), The One who gives guidance to His believers. His Guidance is beneficial and protects them from whatever may be harmful. He is The One who sent prophets (may peace be upon them) as the deliverers of His message to ensure […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: An-Nasseer In Some Ayat, this Name is mentioned to indicate its absolute meaning and the Perfect Description. It is an exaggerated form that refers to two main things: 1- Exaggeration in quantity. 2- Exaggeration in quality. This means that no matter how the enemy is powerful, Allah the Almighty is […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Jaami’ The Assembler of Scattered Creations. As we’ve mentioned in previous names, different scholars have different criteria for what qualifies as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Of the 99 names, 81 are explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an. Therefore, there is not one agreed-upon list for the remaining 18 […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Baqi. The Ever-Present. The Immutable. Allah SWT is Al-Baqi (in Arabic: ٱلْبَاقِي), The Everlasting. The one who has always existed and who will never cease to be. He is the one whose existence doesn’t have a beginning nor an end. The virtue of this name signifies Allah as being […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Warith. Al-Warith Meaning: The Heir, The Inheritor of All. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Warith (in Arabic: ٱلْوَارِثُ), The One who remains after all has past. He is everlasting, and to whom all possessions will be returned. What does it means for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ to inherit?We begin by defining what […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mughni Al-Mughni, derived from the Arabic root “gh-n-y,” refers to Allah as The Enricher, The One who provides wealth, sufficiency, and enrichment to His creation. He is the source of all prosperity, whether material, spiritual, or intellectual. Implications of Al-Mughni: Quranic Reference: The name Al-Mughni is not explicitly mentioned […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Muqsit Allah’s name of justice: Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Muqsit (The Equitable), which is similar in meaning or connection to the names Al-Adl (The Embodiment of Justice), and Al-Hakam (The Impartial Judge). He is the one who perfectly balances the punishment with the crime. He brings satisfaction to the victim while holding the […]