Reflecting on the Names of Allah

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True love is not fleeting, nor is it temporary, but its permanence takes root in the heart. We might have felt this type of love for certain people in our lives, and we should be grateful for this love. We must note, that these names are not superficial either. Some of the names of Allah may seem similar, but they are not synonymous. Each name represents a unique attribute. They highlight some virtue or value that is noble in Islam. To know them is a source of knowledge. What’s even greater is to try and integrate them into your life to be lived and emulated to the best of your ability. The Sovereign Lord, The One with the complete Dominion, the One Whose Dominion is clear from imperfection

Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) says in Surah Al-A’raf: “Allah has the most excellent names. So, call on Him by His names and shun those who distort them. They shall soon be requited for their deeds.” [al-Araf 7:180] Allows believers to better understand and appreciate the glory and perfection of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). Allah Almighty said: Whoever shows hostility to a friend of mine, then I have declared war upon him. My servant does not grow closer to me with anything more beloved to me than the duties I have imposed upon him. My servant continues to grow closer to me with extra good works until I love him. When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask something from me, I would surely give it to him. Were he to ask me for refuge, I would surely grant it to him. You may be in your room alone right now, or reading this book in a cafe. Wherever you are, take ten seconds right now to talk to Allah in your heart. Tell Him what is going through your mind. It is certain that no one around you can hear you, but Allah will. He is al-Sami. The Names are believed to have been revealed by Allah to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Reciting the 99 Names of Allah can help us connect to the Divine, gaining closeness and insight into our spiritual journey.Aside from the Quran, we are also encouraged to contemplate over the wonders of the universe and the events of our respective lives. The majesty and beauty of creation tell us about The Illustrious Creator. This is because Allah s.w.t. manifests His Names in His Creations. 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 7

Helps heal physical ailments (Ash-Shafee: The Healer), mitigate anxiety and stress, and achieve the desired outcome of duas (Al-Mubashir: The Giver of Good News). The One who is Generous in giving plenty without any return. He is everything that benefits, whether Halal or Haram. 17 Each analysis and discussion of the 99 Names goes into detail, with relevant examples from our tradition/scripture, being it the Qur'an or Ahadith. Additionally, where these attributes come into play with contemporary situations, that even were not present when those initial articles were published, are included to further enhance how we can incorporate the Names into our daily lives, prayers and beyond. Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah has ninety-nine Names, i.e., one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly, will enter Paradise; and Allah is witr (one) and loves ‘the witr’ (i.e., odd numbers). [2]And it is among His signs that He has created for you spouses from among yourselves, so that you may find comfort in them, and He has created love and kindness between you. Surely in this, there are signs for a people who reflect.” Allah has the Most Beautiful Names. So call upon Him by them, and keep away from those who abuse His Names. They will be punished for what they used to do.” Allah has the most excellent names. So call on Him by His names and shun those who distort them. They shall soon be requited for their deeds. 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. 45

Apart from reciting it as invocations, we are also encouraged to call upon Allah s.w.t. in our Dua by His Beautiful Names. Allah says in the Quran: The Constrictor, The Withholder, The One who constricts the sustenance by His wisdom and expands and widens it with His Generosity and Mercy. 21Untuk kes pemulangan parcel yang tak dituntut, anda haruslah membayar kos penghantaran yang baru kepada pihak IMAN dalam tempoh sebulan. I am truly hooked to this book.An eye opener to all the Names of Allah written in such detailed but readable, some examples to make the readers understand better but still strictly based on the Quran and Sunnah. Kids love coloring, videos and crafts and what they enjoy doing, they enjoy learning too.So I hope that the following free resources help in shaa Allah: Videos/Audios:

Reciting the 99 Names of Allah is believed to benefit Muslims in many ways, as it is said to be a source of guidance, strength, and spiritual enlightenment. This blog will discuss the definition, reasons, importance, and significance of the 99 Names of Allah. The benefits of knowing Allah and His names are plentiful. His attributes reflect the broad spectrum of traits that are present in each human. Hence understanding Allah’s names not only strengthens our belief in Him but also affirms our character as the profound saying goes, “One who knows one’s self, knows one’s Lord.” By contemplating and reflecting on each of His names, we tap on His mercy, His grace, and draw closer to Him. Beyond this, we also have so much to gain, as the first pillar of Islam encourages us to profess our love and pledge our belief to our Creator.

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The two names mentioned above, All-Hearing and All-Seeing, are a part of the Most Beautiful Names. So what are these Names? And how many are there? The 99 Names of Allah have been passed down through tafsir (commentary) and hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad). They are also compiled in the Quran, where it states that Allah has ninety-nine names and whoever recites them will enter paradise. Each Name has its own unique meaning, offering insight into different aspects of the Almighty’s power and grace. For example, Allah is Ar-Rahman which means Most Gracious, Al-Hadi which means Guide and Al-Quddus which means Holy. As believers strive to understand each Name, they can gain a greater appreciation for all that Allah is capable of and recognize how His attributes are manifested in the world around us.