➕ 99 names of Love

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Al-Wahhab

(The Supreme Bestower)

The One who is abundantly generous in giving without ever needing to calculate.

Allah is Al Wahhab (in Arabic: ٱلْوَهَّابُ), which means the great giver whose blessings are freely and perpetually given. He gives with no purpose and expects nothing in return. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is truly the most liberal giver, He gives to the deserving and undeserving, to the good and the evil.

Arabic Root:
From the root waw-ha-ba (و ه ب), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to give for no compensation, to give as a gift, to donate, to offer as a present, to bestow, or to give liberally and freely.

The gift of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ:
The name Al-Wahhab is mentioned three times in the Qur’an and comes from al-hibah, which is a gift detached without conditions or prior cause. This name speaks to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ nature of being the all endowering, all bestowing, or the perpetual giver of gifts. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ loves His creation intimately, He gives without recompense or interests. In Surah Ibrahim verse 34, “And if you should count the favor of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, mankind is [generally] most unjust and ungrateful.”

Give yourself a moment to reflect, look all around you, look at the complexity of your body. We can not show enough appreciation to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ for all of His blessings. The gift of life, how each cell everyday is at war, it wards off viruses and bacteria that want to destroy it. Yet here you are. Every moment we are living and its because Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has written it to be that way. He sustains us in every moment and we are unaware and unknowing.
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Ar-Razzaq

(The Total Provider)

The Provider, The Sustainer. The one who creates sustenance for all His creations.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Ar-Razzaq (in Arabic: ٱلْرَّزَّاقُ) The Provider, The Sustainer for all His creatures. He is The One who creates all means of nourishment and gives them their livelihood. He is the provider of growth for all things good for the body, the soul, and the mind.

Arabic Roots:
From the root ra-zay-qaf (ر ز ق), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to receive something beneficial, especially as a gift to be provided with the necessities of life, to receive a portion, share or lot, to be supplied with a means of subsistence.

The difference between Ar-Razzaq and Al-Wahhab:
There is often confusion between the names Al-Wahhab (The Bestower) and Ar-Razzaq (The Provider). Al-Wahhab contains the same root as the name Hiba, which means a gift. So, Al-Wahhab refers to Allah’s attribute of being the perpetual giver of gifts. It knows no bounds and requires no action from the receiver. Now, rizq has multiple meanings; the first is of general sustenance. This refers to any physical or material wealth. It’s what has been allocated by the creator for you. However, unlike a gift, effort must be applied to receive it. This encompasses the outward definition of rizq.

Rizq can also apply to inward sustenance - one that benefits your soul, your heart (emotional sustenance), your faith, and your health. When you count on Allah’s سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ blessings, seek the rizq that will purify your soul, guide you, and increase your imaan for it is nobler. The inward sustenance is ever-lasting, whereas material provision, although necessary, is only temporary.
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Al-Fattah

(The Opener / The Judge)

The Opener, The Solver, The Victory Giver.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Fattah (in Arabic: ٱلْفَتَّاحُ), meaning the opener, the revealer, and the granter of success. He opens or locks His doors of mercy to whom He pleases. Through His guidance, whatever is unclear becomes clear. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has the best judgment and holds the keys to victory and success.

Arabic Root:
From the root fa-ta-ha (ف ت ح), which means to open. It has the following classical Arabic connotations: to open, unlock, unfold, to make victorious, to reveal, inform, explain, make clear, to judge, to decide, to grant, and to permit.

The Opener:
There are multiple meanings associated with this name. In Arabic, fath (فتح) means to open, and Al-Fattah (ٱلْفَتَّاحُ) is The Opener. This name takes on a perpetual form that is ever-lasting. He is the one that is always doing this again and again. Now, what is implied by the opening? What is that He opens? As we covered in the last name, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ holds the key to our sustenance (Ar-Razzaq), so naturally, He is considered the opener to provisions.

He is also the one who opens the door of mercy. Narrated by Abu Huraira, who reported Allah’s Messenger ﷺ as saying: When it is the month of Ramadan, the gates of mercy are opened, and the gates of Hell are locked and the devils are chained. [1]

It can also mean providing guidance to one who is lost, revealing the unseen, a path untrodden. Sometimes we see things as impossible. Our minds were unable to see it in a different light. But that is until Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ, in all His glory, clears our minds and opens the possibility for us. We are blinded and unable to see, i.e., until He reveals. So, we learn that Al-Fattah is the one who makes what seemed once impossible possible.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ also opens the doors to His tests for both the believers and those who don’t believe. He may open access to fame, wealth, or power just to see how we respond. For others, He may take it away. In the Qur’an, it mentions, “So when they forgot that by which they had been reminded, We opened to them the doors of every [good] thing until, when they rejoiced in that which they were given, We seized them suddenly, and they were [then] in despair.” (Qur’an 6:44)

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One of my favorites, but there are many, many favorites. Another of them being “the All Aware one”
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Al-Alim / Al-Aleem

(The All-Knowing One)

Al-Alim Meaning:

The Knowledgeable, The Omniscient One, The Knower

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Alim (in Arabic: العليم), meaning the one whose knowledge is comprehensive and extends to all that is seen and unseen, apparent and hidden, present and future, near and far. His knowledge precedes, and He is intuitively aware of all things, even before they happen. He is the knower of all details, and nothing goes unnoticed or unrecorded. Indeed, He is the Omniscient One.

Arabic Root:
From the root ayn-lam-mim (ع ل م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to have knowledge, be cognizant, be certain, to be aware, thoroughly informed, to find out, gather information, to have intuitive knowledge, or to be firmly rooted in knowledge, to know the minutiae, to be wise and act according to knowledge.

The word Alim means knower and is derived from the Arabic ilm meaning knowledge. Al-Alim and Al-Aleem take on the grandeur form of being The Knower, The All-Knowing, The Omniscient. This attribute helps us understand how Allah’s knowledge is complete and all-encompassing; He knows the beginning, the ending, and everything that’s kept within. He is not only aware of our outward actions but knows the state of our hearts when we make them. Nothing is kept a secret, and nothing can be hidden from His knowledge.

Al-Aleem appears 157 times in the Qur’an and its variations 17 times. This name is often mentioned in pairs with other names in the Qur’an quite frequently. This provides deeper insight, negates any deficiency, and shows perfection in His names.

Name Pairings # of Times
Al-Hakeem (The Wise) 36
Al-Wasi (The Vast) 7
Al-Aziz (The Eminent) 4
Al-Qadir (The Powerful) 4
Al-Khabir (The All-Aware) 4
Al-Haleem (The Indulgent) 3
Al- (The Eminent) 2
Ash-Shakur (Grateful) 2
Al-Khaliq (The Creator) 2
Al-Fattah (The Opener) 1

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Al-Qabid

(The Restricting One)

Al-Qabid Meaning:

The Constrictor, The Withholder, The Restrainer.

Allah is Al-Qabid meaning whatever He wills comes to be. He is the one who enriches and makes poor. Al-Qabid decides to withhold something or to make it scarce. He is the taker of all souls at the time of death, and He stretches His hand out to the believers so that they may turn to him and repent. He is the one who constricts sustenance, our lives, and our hearts. The opposite, Al-Basit is the one who expands and widens it with His Generosity and Mercy.

Arabic Root:
From the root qaf-ba-dad (ق ب ض), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to take in the hand, clutch, lay hold of to grasp, grip, seize, hold firmly to have absolute ownership of something, barter to contract, shrink, draw together, make scanty, make scarce to contract the heart, i.e., distress, depression, lack of joy.

Al-Qabid and Al-Basit:
The names Al-Qabid and Al-Basit are often mentioned together for juxtaposition. It emphasizes how Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ can be both the constrictor (Al-Qabid) and the one who expands something (Al-Basit). This is a display of how Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ, in His infinite wisdom, gives or withhold to whomever He pleases.

NOTA BENE:
Among the disputed names:
Note, the name Al-Qabid, there is no explicit mention in the Qur’an. However, as an attribute or quality of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ its been described in the Qur’an and the Hadith literature.
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Al-Basit

(The Extender)

Al-Basit Meaning:

The Enlarger, The Expansive, The Munificent

Allah is Al-Baasit, The One who amplifies all abundance. He is the one who makes the way wide open. He expands and widens the hearts and our souls and gives us sustenance in His Generosity and Mercy. He gives plentifully to whoever He wills and reaches out a helping hand to all mankind.

Arabic Root:
From the root ba-sin-ta (ب س ط), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to expand, enlarge, extend, to grant abundance, to provide amply, to spread, widen, to make spacious, or to extend a hand.

In Arabic qabd means to clench, grasp, or seize whereas bast refers to openness. Think closed hand versus open hand, to withhold and to give. These names are often mentioned together for juxtaposition. This emphasizes how Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ, in His infinite wisdom, is the one who either gives or withhold things to whomever He pleases.

Al-Qabid & Al-Basit:
To constrast with Al-Qabid, Al-Basit is a display of Allah’s mercy of giving without any measure. When Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ wants to give, it is free and infinite. There is no stopping nor restricting it.

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Al-Khafid

(The Reducer)

Al-Khafid Meaning:

The Lowerer, The Reducer, The Abaser

Allah is Al-Khafid (in Arabic: ٱلْخَافِضُ), meaning the Abaser, The One who lowers whoever He willed by His destruction and (Ar-Rafi) The One who raises whoever He willed by His endowment.

Arabic Root:
From the root kha-fa-dad (خ ف ض), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to lower, weaken, depress, to make humble, abase, to relax, diminish, subdue, to make gentle, tranquil, easy to deal with, to soften, make easy, facilitate.

This attribute describes how Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ abases the proud, the oppressors, and rebels. He chooses the ones to be humbled, softened, or made gentle. He decides to raise or weaken people, to give them honor, or to take it away.
NOTA BENE:
Among the disputed names:
Different scholars have different criteria for what qualifies as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Of the 99 names, 81 are explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an. Therefore, there is not one agreed-upon list for the remaining 18 names. Al-Khaafid is one of those names which has been excluded by some scholars. This includes Ibn Uthaymeen, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn Hajar, among others. However, Al-Khafid is commonly recognized as an official name in most books of Asmaul Husna.

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Ar-Rafi

(The Exalter)

Ar-Rafi Meaning:

The Exalter, The Elevator, The Raiser.

Allah is Ar-Rafi (in Arabic: ٱلْرَّافِعُ). He is The One who lowers whoever He wills and raises whoever He wills. The One who chooses who will be raised in rank in every way.

Arabic Root:
From the root ra-fa-ayn (ر ف ع), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to raise or elevate something, to uplift, to take it up, to make high, to exalt, make honorable, make eminent, to bring a thing near.

This name is contrasted with Al-Khafid, meaning The Reducer. Just as Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ can lower, He has the power and ability to raise. He honors certain individuals like the Prophets (may peace be upon them), who are still revered to this day. Others have been disgraced, like Abu Lahab, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who has an entire Surah debasing Him (i.e., Surah al-Masad).
NOTA BENE:
Among the disputed names:
Different scholars have different criteria for what qualifies as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Of the 99 names, 81 are explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an. Therefore, there is not one agreed-upon list for the remaining 18 names. Ar-Rafi is one of those names which has been excluded by some scholars. This includes Ibn Uthaymeen, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn Hajar, among others. However, Ar-Rafi is commonly recognized as an official name in most books of Asmaul Husna.
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Al-Muʿizz

(The Honourer-Bestower)

Al-Muʿizz Meaning:

The Giver of Honor, The Bestower of Might.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Mu’izz, He gives esteem to whoever He willed; hence there will be no one to degrade them. He degrades whoever He willed; hence there is no one else to provide them with esteem. Al-Mu’izz is the one to give strength and honor to His obedient and loving servants. He gives material power to whoever He wills. He strengthens, glorifies, and makes it possible for someone or something to be respected.
NOTA BENE:
Among the disputed names:
We’ve also covered how varying scholars have different criteria for what consitutes as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Al-Mu’izz is not fully recognized as an official name by certain scholars such as Ibn Uthaymeen, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn al-Wazir among others. As a rule of thumb, if the name contains prefix alif lam before the name then that’s a clear indication of belonging as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.

The name Al-Mu’izz does not appear in the Qur’an, but many verses allude to this attribute as the one who gives izzah meaning strength, power, or dignity. This has been mentioned in the name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ Al-Aziz which shares the same root.

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Al-Muzill/Al-Mudhill

(The Dishonourer)

Al-Muzill Meaning:

The Humiliator, The Disgracer, The Degrader

Allah is Al Muzil or Mudhill (in Arabic: ٱلْمُذِلُّ), He gives esteem to whoever He willed; hence there will be no one to degrade them. He degrades whoever He willed; hence there is no one else to provide them with esteem. Once a man is disgraced, He may never be honored without the permission of Allah.

From Quran & Hadith

Arabic Root:
From the root dad-lam-lam (ض ل ل), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be low, base, abject, paltry, to be vile, contemptible, despicable, to be inglorious, abased, humble, to be lowly, submissive, weak, to be tractable, easy, and manageable.

The following two names in the series (i.e., Al-Mu’izz and Al-Mudhill) are closely related to the previous names. The emphasis of these attributes is on giving dominion or sovereignty to the people and/or taking it away. Imam al-Ghazali writes on Al-Mu’izz, “true dominion consists in deliverance [meaning set free] from the shame of need, the dominance of passion, and the disgrace of ignorance.”
NOTA BENE:
Among the disputed names:
There is no ayah which explicitly mentions the name Al-Mudhill in the Qur’an, but many describe this attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.
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As-Sami

(The All-Hearing)

As-Sami Meaning:

The Hearer. His eternal hearing without an ear, instrument or organ.

Allah is As-Sami (in Arabic: ٱلْسَّمِيعُ) the perpetual hearer. He pays attention to every supplication, listening to all who reach out to Him. Whether we speak loudly or in secrecy, English or in French, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ hears it all.

Arabic Root:
From the root sin-mim-ayn (س م ع), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to hear, to listen, to accept, to receive, to be told, to pay attention to, pay regard, to understand the meaning.

The name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ As-Sami is established in the Qur’an. Thus far, we’ve discussed attributes about His will, power, knowledge, strength, and ability. Next, we focus on Allah’s attributes of hearing and seeing. But note this is not to anthropomorphize Allah’s qualities. Rather, we affirm these attributes because He affirmed them. His seeing is not like our seeing. His hearing is far greater than our hearing. Imam Al-Ghazali wrote, “He hears without any auditory organs or ears, as He acts without limbs and speaks without a tongue; and His hearing is free from accidents which could befall it.”
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Al-Basir

(The All-Seeing)

Al-Basir Meaning:

The All-Noticing. The one who sees all things by His Eternal Seeing without a pupil or any other instrument.

Allah is Al-Baseer (in Arabic: ٱلْبَصِيرُ), 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 His sight. He has knowledge of all things, both in Heaven and on Earth. He does not miss any detail. His sight encompasses all, not just the superficial. He sees what’s truly within.

Arabic Root:
From the root ba-sad-ra (ب ص ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to see, behold, to notice, to understand, to know, to perceive, to have insight, to be acutely aware.

Al-Basir is the complementary name to As-Sami, which means “The All Hearing.” These names are often used in tandem to emphasize how Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has complete awareness and is knowledgeable of everything. The idea that nothing escapes Him. This name makes an appearance a total of 42 times throughout the Qur’an.
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Al-Hakam

(The Impartial Judge)

Al-Hakam Meaning:

The Arbitrator, The Judge, The Giver of Justice.

Allah is Al-Hakam (in Arabic: ٱلْحَكَمُ), The Giver of Justice. His judgment, once rendered, cannot be thwarted. He always delivers justly in every situation and never makes a mistake. He is the best of judges.

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-kaf-mim (ح ك م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be wise, knowing the true nature of things, to pass judgment, to decide, pass a verdict, to judge and pass sentence, to prevent or restrain from wrongdoing or corruption, to turn someone back from wrongdoing or ignorance.

Al-Hakam is the judge, the arbitrator, and the giver of justice. Similar to Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise), which comes from the same root. To be the best of judges, you must be all-wise. You may hear the term Hikmah, a concept from Islamic philosophy that concerns wisdom, rationality, and objectivity, i.e., knowing the essence of things as they are. A person with hikmah has complete clarity. They see the action and the consequences thereafter.

Imam al-Ghazali writes, He “is the arbitrating magistrate and the avenging judge, whose ruling no-one overturns and whose decree no-one corrects.”

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Al-Adl

(The Embodiment of Justice)

Al-Adl Meaning:

The Just, The One who is entitled to do what He does.

Allah is Al-Adl (in Arabic: ٱلْعَدْلُ), The one who rectifies and sets matters straight in a just and equitable manner. He always delivers absolute justice through His wisdom without failure. He gives each what he deserves and puts everything in its proper order.

Arabic Root:
From the root ayn-dal-lam (ع د ل), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to act justly, fairly, equitably, to adjust properly, to make even, to straighten, to rectify, to establish justice or balance. To make equal, uniform, to turn one away from something, rightly, direct, to make comfortable with what is right.

NOTA BENE:

Among the disputed names:
We’ve mentioned previously how varying scholars have different criteria for what constitutes being a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. The name Al-Adl is not recognized as an official name by scholars such as Ibn Uthaymeen, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn al-Wazir, among others. As a rule of thumb, if the name contains the prefix alif lam before the name in the Qur’an, then that’s a clear indication of belonging as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. There is no verse directly quoting Al-Adl in the Qur’an.

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Al-Lateef

(The Knower of Subtleties)

Al-Lateef Meaning:

The Subtle One, The Gracious, The One who is kind to His servants and endows upon them.

Allah is Al-Lateef. The most gentle and gracious to people and cares for them, although they may be oblivious to his acts. His nature is kind, affectionate, and understanding of the subtle details of individual circumstances. His actions are so subtle that they can not be observable or understood. He does things for you that you will never know. This is the name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ to call when asking for help through hardship.

Arabic Root:
From the root lam-ta-fa (ل ط ف), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be thin, delicate, refined, elegant, graceful, gentle, gracious, courteous, kindly, subtle, to know the obscurities of all affairs, to treat with regard for circumstances, to be most soothing and refined in manner, to treat with kindness, goodness, gentleness, benevolence, and affection.

All the names of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ are beautiful and complete. But Al-Lateef often holds a special place in a believer’s heart as it resonates deeply with the human spirit. It carries with it many meanings depending on the context it is used. But generally, this name refers to the attribute of “gentleness.”

Imam al-Ghazali writes of Al-Lateef as being the only one “deserving of this name if one knows the subtleties of those things which are beneficial, as well as their hidden aspects, along with what is subtle about them and what is benevolent.” Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ knows where the most subtle and hidden benefit lies, and He knows how to use it for whomever He has destined it for. This gentleness and subtlety manifest themselves in many ways. For example, attending a khutbah, watching a random video online, or reading a book a friend recommended, Al-Latef delivers a message that gives you exactly what you need to hear. It would appear like that message was directly written or spoken for you. The timing could not have been any better. Al-Ghazali continues, “Moreover, in conveying them to those who are deserving, he is committed to the path of gentleness rather than harshness.”

The knower of subtleties:
Just as Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is subtle in His kindness and giving, He is aware of all nuances or things trying to remain inconspicuous. Nothing is neglected. Everything has its place and will be accounted for.

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Al-Khabir

(The All-Acquainted)

Al-Khabir Meaning:

The One who knows the truth of things.

Allah is Al-Khabeer. The Knower of reality, The One whose knowledge is comprehensive, knowing the qualities and meanings of all things. He knows and understands the most hidden secrets. He is All-Aware and All-Acquainted. The One who knows the truth in every situation.

Arabic Root:
From the root kha-ba-ra (خ ب ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to know, or be aware of the real inner nature of something, to understand the inner, the intrinsic nature of something, to know the reality of something, to know the secret inner state of something, to prove, try, test by experience (resulting in inner knowledge).

In modern Arabic, if you call someone خبير (khabir) it means he’s an expert, i.e., possessing great knowledge about that particular field or subject.

The pairing of names with Al-Khabir:
This name often appears in pairs with Al-Lateef (The All-Subtle) and Al-Alim (The All-Knowing). The name is mentioned 45 times throughout the Qur’an. To be fully acquainted requires having both knowledge and knowing subtleties. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ not only knows our actions, but He knows the state of our hearts. He is acquainted with the outwardly and inwardly."

Arabic Root:
From the root kha-ba-ra (خ ب ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to know, or be aware of the real inner nature of something, to understand the inner, the intrinsic nature of something, to know the reality of something, to know the secret inner state of something, to prove, try, test by experience (resulting in inner knowledge).

In modern Arabic, if you call someone خبير (khabir) it means he’s an expert, i.e., possessing great knowledge about that particular field or subject.

The pairing of names with Al-Khabir:
This name often appears in pairs with Al-Lateef (The All-Subtle) and Al-Alim (The All-Knowing). The name is mentioned 45 times throughout the Qur’an. To be fully acquainted requires having both knowledge and knowing subtleties. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ not only knows our actions, but He knows the state of our hearts. He is acquainted with the outwardly and inwardly.
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Al-Haleem

(The Clement One)

Al-Haleem Meaning:

The Forbearing, The All Magnanimous. The One who delays the punishment for those who deserve it as He may forgive them.

Allah is Al-Haleem (also spelt Al-Halim), the most serene, kind and gentle. He does not punish people for every sin. He tolerates and is most gracious and merciful. He is ever calm and deliberate, never acting hastily, even with the wrongdoers. He gives us the opportunity to learn and be kind.

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-lam-mim (ح ل م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be forbearing, mild, lenient, clement, to be forgiving, gentle, deliberate to be leisurely in manner, not hasty, to be calm, serene, to manage one’s temper, to exhibit moderation.

In the Qur’an, the name Al-Haleem is mentioned 11 times. It is one of the names which emphasizes His compassion and mercy. Just imagine if Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ hastened to His punishment everytime someone erred. Although Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is capable, He does not act with anger or rush to harshness even if we’re disobedient, rebellious, or mischievous.

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Al-Azeem

(The Magnificent One)

The Great One, The Mighty, The Tremendous.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Azeem, The Supreme Glory and The Greatest. His reality is too great to be fully understood under the human mind’s capacity. He is infinitely greater than His creation. It is said, His throne (symbolic of His knowledge and authority) extends over the heavens and the earth, and their care burdens Him not. He is the One deserving the attributes of Exaltment, Glory, Extolement, and Purity from all imperfection.

Arabic Root:
From the root ayn-za-mim (ع ظ م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be great, large, big, to be vast, huge, enormous, to be great in rank, importance or dignity, to be imposing, powerful, superior, to be magnificent, honored, revered, to be immense, stupendous, lofty, to be above imperfection and sublime.

Understanding Azeem as it is mentioned in the Qur’an:
When it comes to Al-Azeem (Al-Azim), we need to understand that with Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ there are no limits or restrictions. He is tremendous in all aspects. His mercy is tremendous, His ability, His strength, His knowledge, His generosity are all as great as can be. He is truly the possessor of excellence. He is Al-Azeem, The Greatest in all His beautiful qualities and attributes. This name is mentioned nine times in the Qur’an but is also used to describe things more generally as Azeem (tremendous). For example, His punishment in the hereafter is described as azeem. The Qur’an (15:87), the throne (27:26, 27:23), His grace (33:35), the day of judgment (83:5), the trials and tribulations of the children of Israel (7:141), His rewards (64:15), the upright character of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) (68:4) are all referred to as azeem."

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