Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Adl The Just, The One who is entitled to do what He does. Al-Adl is the one who is highly equitable and fair, who never oppresses, judges righteously and is fair. The Name itself does not occur in the Quran, but the verb from Adl indicates that Allah commands […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Haleem The Forebearing, The One who delays the punishment for those who deserve it and then He might forgive them. It articulates the compassionate and merciful nature of Almighty Allah, emphasizing His patience, forbearance, and grace towards humanity. It highlights how Allah’s kindness and gentleness extend beyond immediate punishment […]
Explore Al-Azeem, ‘The Great One,’ which captures Allah’s unparalleled greatness and majesty, encouraging reverence among believers.
Explore Al-Ghafoor, ‘The All-Forgiving,’ and Allah’s mercy. It reassures believers that He forgives all sins, compassion and repentance for spiritual growth.
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ash-Shakoor The Grateful, The Appreciative, The One who gives a lot of reward for a little obedience. Allah’s attribute as Ash-Shakoor, the Most Grateful, emphasizes His appreciation and reward for the good deeds of His servants. This name underscores Allah’s observance of even the smallest acts of righteousness, demonstrating […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Aliyy The Most High, The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures. Al-Aliyy, Al-Ala, and Muta-Ali:There are two names, Al-Aliyy (The High) and Al-Ala (The Most High). This is separate from the name, Al-Muta’Ali, which means The High Above, The Exalted. These names describe the transcendent nature […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Kabeer The Most Great, The Great, The One who is greater than everything in status. The word “kabir” in Arabic is commonly associated with physical size or magnitude, its application to Allah transcends mere physical attributes. In the context of Allah, Al-Kabir signifies His greatness in all respects, encompassing […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Hafiz / Al-Hafez The Preserver, The Protector, The One who protects whatever and whoever He willed to protect. Exploring the aspect of Allah as Al-Hafiz, the Preserver, brings forth profound insights into His role in safeguarding and protecting His creation. Imam al-Ghazali’s perspective highlights Allah’s perpetual sustenance of existing […]