Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Alim (The All-Knowing One) Al-Alim (The All-Knowing One) is the divine name representing The Knowledgeable, The One nothing is absent from His knowledge. It signifies the comprehensive and all-encompassing knowledge of Allah (The Almighty) that transcends all limitations of time, space, and perception. The name Al-Alim (The All-Knowing One) […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Qaabid (The Restricting One) Al-Qaabid (The Restricting One) is the divine name representing The Withholder. It refers to Allah (The Almighty)‘s attribute of deciding to withhold sustenance, lives, and hearts according to His infinite wisdom. While not mentioned as a noun in the Quran, it is explicitly mentioned in […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Baasit (The Extender) Al-Baasit (The Extender) is the divine name representing The Enlarger and The Extender. It signifies Allah (The Almighty)‘s attribute of expanding and widening sustenance, hearts, and blessings with His Generosity and Mercy. While the name Al-Baasit (The Extender) is mentioned 0 times as a noun in […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Khaafid (The Abaser) Al-Khaafid (The Abaser) is the divine name representing The Abaser or The One who lowers. It refers to Allah (The Almighty)‘s attribute of lowering whoever He wills by His destruction, trials, or justice, and raising whoever He wills by His endowment and mercy. While not mentioned […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mu’izz (The Honourer) Al-Mu’izz (The Honourer) is the divine name representing The Honourer, The Bestower, or The Giver of Dignity. It highlights the principle that ultimate honor and dignity come solely from Allah (The Almighty), who bestows them upon whomsoever He chooses. While mentioned 0 times as a noun […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Hakkam (The Judge) Al-Hakkam (The Judge) is the divine name representing The Judge. It underscores the belief that Allah (The Almighty) is the ultimate authority and the final arbiter of justice. He will judge all human beings fairly on the Day of Judgment, weighing their deeds and intentions. Mentioned […]