Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Jaleel The Sublime One, The Beneficent, The One who is attributed with greatness of Power and Glory of status. Majestic is a term that evokes grandeur, awe, and greatness. When we describe something as majestic, we emphasize its extraordinary and impressive qualities. In summary, to be majestic is to […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Kareem The Generous One, The Gracious, The One who is attributed with greatness of Power and Glory of status. The name Al-Kareem is understood to have two meanings. First Interpretation of the Name: More commonly understood to be the one who is generous or bestows honor. But some scholars […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ar-Raqeeb The Watcher, The One that nothing is absent from Him. Hence, it’s meaning is related to the attribute of Knowledge. Allah Almighty says: There are two connotations as to what it means for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ to be the all-watchful. The first is obvious, He sees the deeds […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mujeeb The Responsive, The Hearkener, The One who answers the one in need if he asks Him and rescues the yearned if he calls upon Him. The notion of closeness with Allah transcends mere physical proximity; it encompasses a deep, intimate relationship based on trust, understanding, and care. Just […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Waasi’ Allah opens the doors of income if someone recites this name many times. His difficulties in earning be vanished. His Omnipresence:The name Al-Wasi has been mentioned nine times in the Qur’an and has a variety of meanings that we will uncover. The first refers to His vastness. Allah […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Hakeem Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ knowledge permeates every aspect of our lives. Everything He’s forbidden is not without reason. Allah’s wisdom lives in you. Every cell is perfectly portioned to serve its purpose. The perfect cooperation of all the cells working together until the time He has called you to […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Wadud The Most Loving, The Most Affectionate, The Beloved The name Al-Wadud enriches our understanding of Allah’s attribute of love, emphasizing not only the emotion of love (hub) but also its outward expression through acts of affection and kindness (wudd).By deriving from the word “wudd,” which signifies a physical […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Majeed The Most Glorious One, The One who is with perfect Power, High Status, Compassion, Generosity and Kindness. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Majeed meaning The All-Glorious One. His excellence is unparalleled as it does not resemble anything else. It is unique and alone. To be all-glorious is not a […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ash-Shaheed The Witness, The One who nothing is absent from Him. The concept of Allah Almighty being Ash-Shaheed, the Witness, highlights His omniscience and omnipresence. The idea that Allah is aware of everything, including the unseen or hidden aspects of existence, is central to the faith. This attribute underscores […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Haqq The Truth, The True, The One who truly exists. The Qur’an repeatedly emphasizes the enduring truth of Allah and His promises, contrasting it with the fleeting nature of worldly existence. The concept of Tawheed, the oneness of Allah, underscores that He alone is eternal and unchanging, while everything […]