Reflections on the Name of Allah: Ar-Rafi’ The Elevating One. The One who lowers whoever He willed by His Destruction and raises whoever He willed by His Endowment. Ar-Rafi’ (الرَّافِعُ) or “The Exalter” is one of the beautiful names of Allah that embodies His supreme authority to elevate individuals in rank and dignity, both in this […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Muzil / Al-Mudhill The Dishonourer, The Humiliator. He gives esteem to whoever He willed, hence there is no one to degrade Him; And He degrades whoever He willed, hence there is no one to give Him esteem. The following two names in the series (i.e., Al-Mu’izz and Al-Mudhill) are […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: As-Sami The Hearer. The One who Hears all things that are heard by His Eternal Hearing without an ear, instrument or organ; The meaning of Hearer is to hear, to listen, to accept, to receive. Imam Al-Ghazali wrote, “He hears without any auditory organs or ears, as He acts […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Baseer The All-Noticing, The One who Sees all things that are seen by His Eternal Seeing without a pupil or any other instrument. He sees everything, even if it’s insignificant, like a black ant on a black stone when it’s pitch black at night. There is nothing hidden from […]
Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Lateef The Subtle One, The Gracious, The One who is kind to His slaves and endows upon them. This description beautifully captures the concept of Allah’s gentleness, grace, and care for humanity, even when His actions may seem imperceptible to us. It emphasizes His deep understanding of each individual’s […]