Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ar-Rahman He who wills goodness and mercy for all His creatures He is the One who blesses all His creation with prosperity and devoid from disparity. He is most merciful, kind, and loving towards all creation. (قُلِ ادْعُوا اللَّهَ أَوِ ادْعُوا الرَّحْمَٰنَ ۖ أَيًّا مَّا تَدْعُوا فَلَهُ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ وَلَا تَجْهَرْ بِصَلَاتِكَ […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ar-Raheem He who acts with extreme kindness The name Ar-Raheem (in Arabic: ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ) comes from the same root as Ar-Rahman which refers to Allah’s attribute of being Merciful. Although similarly related the meanings are different. Ar-Rahman can be understood to refer to Allah as the origination/source of all mercy, […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Malik The Sovereign Lord, The One with the complete Dominion, the One Whose Dominion is clear from imperfection. Al-Malik (هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ الحشر 59: 23) ( He is Allah than Whom there is La ilaha […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Quddus 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 Qur’an mentions the concept of the Holy Spirit (Ruh Al-Quddus) four times. It […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: As-Salam The One who is free from every imperfection. It is because He is free of any defect that one who is with Him experiences tranquility. (هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ ﴾ الحشر 59: 23 (23. He is […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mu’min The Guarantor. The Giver of Faith. The One who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him. And He witnessed for His believers that they are truthful in their belief that no one is God but Him. Al-Mu’min which is the quality that has enabled the […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Muhaymin The one who ensures well being and protection over His creation. He is also the ever watchful. Nothing can be hidden from Him, He is the knower of all the secrets we conceal. The name Al-Muhaymin refers to His supreme nature as being the guardian or the absolute […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mutakabbir He is exalted far above all creation, The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures and from resembling them. He has rights, privileges, and qualities that others do not have. He is tremendous and manifests this greatness in all things and many ways. The name […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Khaaliq The One who brings everything from non-existence to existence The names “Al-Khaliq,” “Al-Bari,” and “Al-Musawwir” indeed offer unique insights into the process of creation as understood in Islamic theology. While they all relate to Allah’s creative abilities, they each highlight distinct aspects of His act of creation. Divine […]