➕ 99 names of Love

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Al-Ghafur

(The All-Forgiving)

Al-Ghafur Meaning:

The All-Forgiving, The Forgiving, The One who forgives a lot.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Ghafoor (in Arabic: ٱلْغَفُورُ), He is The One who completely forgives our sins and faults. His forgiveness is unlimited, and He is all compassionate. He is most high; His forgiveness extends to all who turn to him in humility and seek repentance.

Arabic Root:
From the root ghayn-fa-ra (غ ف ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to cover, veil, conceal, hide to pardon, to forgive, to set aright, to cover a thing, to protect it from dirt.

As we mentioned in the name Al-Ghaffar. There are three accompanying names, Al-Ghafir, Al-Ghaffar, and Al-Ghaffur. Al-Ghafir connotes His nature of being the forgiver, whereas Al-Ghaffar and Al-Ghaffur are more grandiose, meaning the great forgiver, the all-forgiving. Linguistically these two names are not synonymous even though both relate to the ideas of His forgiveness and share the same root. Scholars note that Al-Ghaffar describes His ability to forgive as being great. It is all-encompassing, doesn’t matter the circumstance, the individuals, or the degree of sin. If Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ wills, He can forgive. Al-Ghafur refers to the vastness, perpetual nature of forgiving time after time. Together these three names are mentioned in the Qur’an ninety-eight times. Of these 98 mentions, Al-Ghafur appears 91 times."

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Ash-Shakur/Ash-Shakoor

(The Acknowledging One)

Ash-Shakur Meaning:

The Grateful, The Appreciative, The Rewarder of Thankfulness.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Ash-Shakur (in Arabic: ٱلْشَّكُورُ), meaning the most grateful, the rewarder of good deeds, and is most appreciative. He notices the smallest of our acts of righteousness and rewards us for them in this life or the next. He is bountiful in giving and bestows great rewards for the smallest amount of good.

Arabic Root:
From the root shin-kaf-ra (ش ك ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to praise or commend for a benefit or benefits to acknowledge beneficence, to offer thanks, acknowledgement, to be thankful, grateful, to produce, supply, give forth bountifully.

There are two names here, Ash-Shakir (The Recogniser and Rewarder of good) and Ash-Shakur (The Appreciative). Al-Shakir is mentioned in the Qur’an twice, whereas Al-Shakur is mentioned four times. Below we’ve included an example of the usage of Al-Shakir, and you will see the name Shakur in other verses. One thing to note is that Shakur is more emphatic or exaggerated form.

Ash-Shakur is a display of the expansiveness of Allah’s love. He is the one who has given us the gift of life. Everything we see, love, and touch are because Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has allowed it to be that way. Yet He tells us, He appreciates and accepts all deeds, no matter how small. He is all-watchful and all-grateful to us.
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Al-Aliyy / Al-Alee

(The High)

Al-Ali Meaning:

The Exalted and High. The One who is High in all respects.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Aliyy (in Arabic: ٱلْعَلِيُّ), the most exalted and all high. He exceeds all others, and there is nothing higher. He is the one whose rank and station are the highest. He is above all that has or will ever be.

Arabic Root:
From the root ayn-lam-waw (ع ل و), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be high, elevated, lofty to be exalted, to rise up, to ascend to be higher, to exceed, surpass, to overcome, overwhelm, to advance, promote, rise above, to mount, be overtop, eminent.

Al-Aliyy, Al-Ala, and Muta-Ali:
There are two names, Al-Aliyy (The High) and Al-Ala (The Most High). This is separate from the 78th name, Al-Muta’Ali, which means The High Above, The Exalted. These names describe the transcendent nature of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ and His loftiness when compared to all other creations. Imam al-Ghazali mentions, “[He] is the one above whose rank there is no rank, and all ranks are inferior to Him. This is because high is derived from ‘height’, and ‘height’ is taken from elevation that is the opposite of lowness.” Al-Aliyy is the all-high without any reference point. This is an intrinsic quality. Al-Muta-Ali is a variation that is a more intensified form.

In the Qur’an, the name Al-Ala appears five times, Al-Aliyy five, and Al-Muta’Ali only once."

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Al-Kabeer

(The Great)

Al-Kabeer Meaning:

The Most Great, The All-Great, The Greatest.

The name Al-Kabeer (in Arabic: ٱلْكَبِيرُ) is the 37th name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ meaning the perfection of greatness. The heart of the believer knows Allah is the essence of perfection and nothing is comparable to him. His greatness is beyond measure, and His being is unimaginable to the human mind.

Arabic Root:
From the root kaf-ba-ra (ك ب ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be great in rank, dignity, nobility, majesty to be great in size, vast, formidable to be great in age, oldest to be great in learning, most knowing to have rights above all others.

In Arabic, the word kabir (كبير) is used by modern Arabic speakers to describe something great, big or large, often in a physical sense. The usage of the definite article “al” before the name is demonstrative of being THE biggest or THE greatest. But with Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ this is not limited in a physical sense. The name Al-Kabir is often used in tandem with Al-Aliyy (The Most High), likely to illustrate that Allah is great in all respects, greater than any mental constructs we may have of Him. It is a name of Allah’s perfection, not meant in a comparative sense. He is greatness and is alone in His greatness.
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Al-Hafiz / Al-Hafeez / Al-Hafeedh

(The Preserver)

Al-Hafiz Meaning:

The Guarding One, The Protector, The One who Preserves what He created.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Hafiz (in Arabic: ٱلْحَفِيظُ), the guardian and protector of everything. He preserves all creations and remembers all that has ever been and all that is. He is the protector of The Qur’an and vowed to safeguard it from being changed or perverted, as was the case with previous scriptures.

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-fa-za (ح ف ظ), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to preserve, guard, protect, to keep, retain, take care of, tend to, prevent from perishing, or becoming lost, to be watchful, mindful, attentive, and vigilant.

Al-Hafiz - The Protector:
The name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ Al-Hafiz (other common transliterations include Al-Hafeez or Al-Hafeedh) appears for a total of six times throughout the Qur’an. There are different aspects of this name we can explore. Imam al-Ghazali writes the first is “perpetuating the existence of existing things and sustaining them, the opposite of which is annihilation.” In this light, we see Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as the preserver in the sense of being a protector. A name that shows trust in Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ plan for us and humanity as a whole. Every parent dropping their kids off at school, every person caught amid a war or dangerous situation. Or it could be something as simple as entrusting something valuable to someone else; the attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ we need to know is that He is Al-Hafiz. Sheikh Tosun Barak writes, “He protects His creation from all harm and disharmony. That is how all heavenly bodies speeding in great haste revolve and travel within their destined orbits, instead of clashing with each other.” This is the work of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as being Al-Hafiz.

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Al-Muqit / Al-Muqeet

(The Nourisher)

Al-Muqit Meaning:

The Nourisher, The Sustainer

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Muqeet (in Arabic: ٱلْمُقِيتُ) meaning the ultimate sustainer. He gives strength and nourishment to His creations and maintains all that exists. He oversees, guards, and preserves all. To Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ we owe the satisfaction of all needs, but He is alone and independent of needs.

Arabic Root:
From the root qaf-waw-ta (ق و ت), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to feed, nourish, to supply, sustain, to keep, preserve, guard, to witness, observe, watch over.

Physical v. Spiritual Needs:
The name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ, Al-Muqeet - The Nourisher. We all require sustenance and nourishment. At first, we require physical nourishment, food, and drink being the strongest of needs. Once that need is satiated, we often experience an inner void, and some mistakenly believe it can only be filled with material things. After all the hoarding and consuming, they will find this hole is a bottomless pit that can never be filled. The nourishment they need can only be found in the light of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Through devotion to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ and increasing their spiritual aspirations, they fill the missing piece. In this way, Al-Muqit is the spiritual nourisher.

But Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ also has prescribed physical nourishment. Every person has it written for him/her what nourishment is available, and no one can come in the way of limiting what’s been ordained. It was narrated from Jabir bin Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “O people, fear Allah and be moderate in seeking a living, for no soul will die until it has received all its provision, even if it is slow in coming. So fear Allah and be moderate in seeking provision; take that which is permissible and leave that which is forbidden.” [1] So in this sense, it’s similar to the meaning of the name Ar-Razzaq (The Provider) but more emphasis on the spiritual aspect. Imam al-Ghazali writes, “this name is more specific, since provision includes what is other than food as well as food.” As the name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ it is only mentioned once in the Qur’an.
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Al-Haseeb / Al-Hasib

(The Reckoner)

Al-Hasib Meaning:

The Reckoner, The Sufficient, The one who Suffices.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Haseeb (in Arabic: ٱلْحَسِيبُ). He is The One who takes account of all actions and reckons them on the day of judgment. There is nothing that goes unnoticed, however small. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the one who will take account of everything and will hold each person accountable. He will give whatever is sufficient and necessary in every situation.

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-sin-ba (ح س ب), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: To reckon, number, count, calculate, compute, think. To give without sparing or scanting, to give without the receiver’s expectation. To suffice, to be sufficient, or without measure.

Al-Muqeet and Al-Haseeb:
The previous name we discussed is Al-Muqeet which is closely related to Al-Haseeb. Al-Muqit is The Nourisher. He provides for our sustenance in a variety of ways - both material and spiritual. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has given each one of us a varying degree of intellectual ability as well as a certain amount of wealth and time to spend however we wish.

Now, Hasib comes from hasaba, which means to count (past tense), calculate, or account. He is the one who measures and reckons. So, in a way, Al-Muqeet is the one who fills us with life, knowledge, and wealth, and Al-Haseeb is the one who is constantly measuring. He is checking to see whether these gifts are squandered or utilized. So, in the perpetual form, Al-Hasib is “The Accountant,” who watches every action and deed and will settle all accounts.

Other Interpretations:
Al-Haseeb is also understood to be a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ that demonstrates the attribute of His knowledge. He knows the result of every creation. Nothing surprises Him. On the day of reckoning, they will stand before Him bringing their accounts of whatever good they’ve accumulated. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ does not need to perform any calculations. He knows the result. There is no inaccuracy or impreciseness in His judgment. He takes everything into account and does not miss any detail.

Another meaning of Al-Hasib is sufficiency. He is sufficient, not needing anyone or anything. Nothing is truly self-sufficient besides Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. If something were self-sustaining, it would not need anything for its existence. There is nothing but Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ that posseses this quality. But yet, a common desire is to be self-reliant, but this term is often misused and misunderstood. What we really mean is we need Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ to take care of us and help us in our affairs. We are not to be beholden to anyone or anything but Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. In Surah Talaq verse 3, “And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is [hasbuh] sufficient for him.”

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Al-Jalil / Al-Jaleel

(The Majestic One)

Al-Jalil Meaning:

The Glorious, The Majestic, The Sublime

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Jaleel (in Arabic: ٱلْجَلِيلُ): He is the great one and above all in dignity and rank. He is majestic and the source of all attributes of greatness. To Him, all honor and sincere devotion are due.

Arabic Root:
From the root jim-lam-lam (ج ل ل), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be supremely great. To be glorious, majestic. To be sublime, to be high, lofty, far above, independent. The word Jalal (جلال) comes from the same root meaning greatness, majestic, and loftiness.

NOTA BENE:

Among the disputed names:
As we’ve mentioned in previous 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-Jalil is one of those names which is not included by certain scholars. This list includes Ibn al-Wazir, Ibn Hajar, and Ibn al-Uthaymeen. However, others, such as Ibn Arabi, Imam al-Bayhaqi, and Imam al-Ghazali, have included this name in their books of explanations of Asma ul-Husna. But many verses do describe this quality of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as being Al-Jalil.
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Al-Karim / Al-Kareem

(The Most Generous)

Al-Karim Meaning:

The Generous One, The Gracious, The Bountiful.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Kareem (in Arabic: ٱلْكَرِيمُ) meaning the one who is the most generous, bountiful and esteemed. He is The One whose kindness knows no bounds and continually gives precious gifts to whomever He wills. He is gracious in giving and forgiving.

Arabic Root:
From the root kaf-ra-mim (ك ر م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be noble, grand, high minded. To be generous, giving, beneficent, to be highly esteemed, honored, prized, valued, to be excellent, precious, valuable, rare, to be productive, fruitful.

First Interpretation of the Name:
The name Al-Kareem is understood to have two meanings. More commonly understood to be the one who is generous or bestows honor. But some scholars have said Al-Kareem also possesses the same quality of being all honorable or noble. This interpretation is supported by the idea that Karam (same root k-r-m) is used to describe something honored or respected. In the Qur’an, it says, “Wa laqad karramnaa Baneee aadama,” meaning, “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam” (Qur’an 17:70). This view also connects to the last name, Al-Jaleel (The Majestic). Al-Jaleel is the highest in rank, which makes Him Kareem - honored or highly esteemed.

Second Interpretation of the Name:
Similarly, in the hadith literature, you will read Kareem to be translated as being noble. Abu Hurayra reported the Messenger of Allah ﷺ as saying: إِنَّ الْكَرِيمَ ابْنَ الْكَرِيمِ ابْنِ الْكَرِيمِ ابْنِ الْكَرِيمِ يُوسُفُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ, “The noble son of the noble son of the noble son of the noble one was Yusuf ibn Ya’qub ibn Ishaq ibn Ibrahim.” [1] Note the repetition of the Arabic (ابْنِ الْكَرِيمِ), Ibn Kareem, as being translated as “The Noble Son.” So together, we have the definition of being esteemed, noble, and honored. To have this reputation, to be called by these names indicates that you must have some virtuous qualities that have been perfected.

Another example, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ in Surah Waqi’ah verse 77 says, Innahoo la quraanun kareem which translates to, “Indeed, it is a noble Qur’an.” The connotation of Kareem being kind doesn’t apply here because it’s not clear what it means for a book to be gracious or generous. Instead, as the translation reflects, being a book of nobility does, meaning a book perfected in all its attributes.

Now, moving towards the more understood meaning of this name. Kareem refers to kindness or generosity. His greatest gift to mankind is His mercy. We show a lapse in judgment whenever we err and should be held accountable for our actions. But Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the generous one and has choosen to forgive. His mercy supersedes His wrath. He is also generous in His promise. The reward for the doer of good deeds far exceeds the effort of the action. It is not a one-to-one transaction. The reward that is with Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ far exceeds any imaginable notion of what’s promised.
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Ar-Raqib

(The All Watchful)

Ar-Raqib / Ar-Raqeeb Meaning:

The Watcher, The Observer.

Allah is Ar-Raqib (in Arabic ٱلْرَّقِيبُ), meaning the one who sees what’s hidden. He is the vigilant witness and acts as a guardian protecting His creation. It also relates to the attribute of knowledge. He is the one who sees the truth in everything. He knows the secrets of every soul, and on the day of recompense, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ will reward it for what it’s earned.

Arabic Root:
From the root ra-qaf-ba (ر ق ب), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to look, watch, be vigilant to expect, anticipate, await. To keep an eye on, detect, observe to be mindful of. To be a spy, scout, observer to regard, hold in consideration, and respect.

The Watchful:
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 of all His servants. Nothing is hidden from His sight. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is well-aware of the details of every matter. Armed with this knowledge, we should be aware of ourselves, our actions, and our motives. It should inspire us to do what’s right in all instances. To work diligently serving Allah’s cause and seeking His approval. A constant reminder of Allah’s ever-watchful nature. Living with this name at the forefront of our minds should make it easier to mitigate the evil temptations of shaitan and our ego - the two biggest enemies we face. However, this definition is just one of two and more befitting of the name Ash-Shaheed, meaning “The Observing Witness.”

A neglected meaning:
A more accurate description of Ar-Raqib refers to his nature of being “watchful,” not in the sense of scrutiny or judgment but just as a parent or guardian would be watchful over their child with love and care. He has not created us aimlessly to wander and become preoccupied elsewhere. Imam al-Ghazali says of Ar-Raqeeb, “is one who knows and protects.” If we were aware of the constant surveillance or permanence of His gaze, we should feel safe and secure. But also, like a parent watching over a child, we should be very cautious to avoid approaching things that have been forbidden.
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Al-Mujib / Al-Mujeeb

(The Responsive One)

al-Mujib Meaning:

The Responsive, The Answerer of Prayers, The Hearkener.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Mujeeb/Al-Mujib (in Arabic: ٱلْمُجِيبُ) meaning He is the one very close to His believers and readily available to hear and answer the supplications of those who ask. He is the responder to all needs, invitations, and prayers. Whoever needs help in difficulties, they should call upon this name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.

From Quran & Hadith

Arabic Root:
From the root jim-waw-ba (ج و ب), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to answer, reply, respond, accept to cut, pierce, penetrate, to have a dialog or conference, to comply with a desire when invited to do so.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is close to you:
Al-Mujeeb (The Responder) is mentioned in the Qur’an once and is beautifully paired with Al-Qareeb (The Close One). It’s because Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is near to us, He responds. Nearness does not have to mean in a literal physical sense. For example, if I asked who is closest to you, would you look to your immediate right? No, you would likely respond with your spouse, a parent, a sibling, or a childhood friend. This person is close to you because they know you on a level most don’t. They can be trusted and genuinely care for you and accept you. Similarly, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Qareeb (near), and He is Al-Mujeeb (The Responsive).
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Al-Wasi

(The All-Encompassing)

Al-Wasi Meaning:

The Vast, The All-Embracing, The Boundless.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Wasi (in Arabic: ٱلْوَاسِعُ): The one who’s knowledge, mercy, and provision are vast. He is of limitless capacity and abundance and gives without expecting anything in return. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ embraces all things and His wisdom and mercy are boundless.

Arabic Root:
From the root waw-sin-ayn (و س ع), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be sufficient in capacity or size, wide, spacious to be ample, plentiful, bountiful, rich to comprehend, embrace, include, take in, pervade, limitless capacity, and abundance.

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 سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is everywhere. Wherever you may be, He is with you. His vastness encompasses the entirety of the universe. He is not limited or bounded to one geographic location. He listens and responds to all who ask of Him because of the attribute of being Al-Wasi.

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Al-Hakim / Al-Hakeem

(The All-Wise)

Al-Hakim Meaning:

The Wise, The Judge of Judges, The One who is correct in His doings.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Hakeem (in Arabic: ٱلْحَكِيمُ), the most judicious and the all-wise. He possesses the ability to determine right from wrong and is free from error and misunderstanding. His designs in nature and life are perfect and accurate. He is the only one qualified to judge the worth of all things.

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

Al-Hakeem shares the same root h-k-m, with a closely related name we’ve already covered, Al-Hakam meaning “The Judge.” Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is referred to as the all-wise for a total of 93 times in the Qur’an and the judge six times.

This name is often used in pairs with the name Al-Alim (“The All-Knowing”). You can read about Al-Alim, which covers what it means to be The All-Knowledgable, and see how it connects with The All-Wise. Understanding this pairing helps us to see how 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 return to Him.

One of the best stories which illustrates how Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Hakeem is through the story of Yusuf (as). We provide a brief write-up for those unfamiliar, but it is told in a manner to cover the critical life events. We recommended reading Surah Yusuf with translation to get all the details of this fascinating story.
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Al-Wadud / Al-Wadood

(The Most Loving)

Al-Wadud Meaning:

The Most Loving, The Most Affectionate, :heart_eyes:The Beloved. :heart_eyes:

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Wadud (in Arabic: ٱلْوَدُودُ), the most loving and affectionate. He is faithful to his servants and shows them the purest love. He is the singular source of all love and kindness. The One who loves His believing servants, and His believing servants adore Him.

Arabic Root:
From the root waw-dal-dal (و د د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to love, to be affectionate, to long for, to desire, to wish for. The one who should be loved and whose friendship is to be earned.

In Arabic, love is written as حب (hub); the name Al-Wadud is derived from the word وُدّ (wudd), which means an act or expression of love. So, hubb is just the emotion, whereas wudd is the physical manifestation of that love. An outward expression of the inner feeling. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ refers to Himself as Al-Wadud twice in the Qur’an.

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https://myislam.org/99-names-of-allah/al-wadud/

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yes:

reminds me of this music I just shared at another thread:

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu - Donna De Lory

love this part:

:man_astronaut: :woman_astronaut:

this reminded me of our music:
“In this Intense and Steady Love
of the Luminous Infinity
I shine and melt to be
Boundless and Free.”

this is also aligned with Metta :heart_eyes:

:heart:

:folded_hands:

:deer: :deer:

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Al-Majeed

(The All-Glorious)

Al-Majeed Meaning:

The Most Glorious One, The Most Honorable.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Majeed (in Arabic: ٱلْمَجِيدُ), meaning the one who is the most glorious, honorable, dignified, noble, and generous. It is another name that covers several attributes. He is the only one deserving all praise and honor because He is all-glorious.

Arabic Root:
From the root mim-jim-dal (م ج د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be glorious, dignified, majestic, noble, honorable, to be lauded, exalted, sublime, to be liberal, bountiful, and/or exceedingly generous.

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 single standalone attribute but the quality of perfection of several attributes together (similar to how we discuss in the name Al-Jaleel - The Majestic One). Imam Al-Ghazali writes, “Al-Majid the All-Glorious is one who is noble in essence, beautiful in actions, and bountiful in gifts and in favours.” In Ahmad Zarruq’s book The Loftiest Goal in Elucidating Allah’s Most Beautiful Names, he writes, “Al-Majīd comes from al-majd, namely, the furthermost limit of nobility which allows for no additional increase of such quality beyond it, since it is complete in itself and outwardly manifest.”

In the Qur’an, it refers to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as Al-Majeed once, and it is beautifully paired with the name Al-Hamid (“The Praiseworthy”). After all, the one worthy of praise should be the one whose essence is excellence and nobility.

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Al-Ba’ith

(The Infuser of New Life)

Al-Ba’ith Meaning:

:sun:The Awakener, :sun:The Resurrector, The Arouser

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Ba’ith (in Arabic: ٱلْبَاعِثُ), meaning the One who chooses who will be awakened and be sent forth. He is the giver of life and who sends light into the world. The One who resurrects His servants after death for reward and/or punishment.

Arabic Root:
From the root ba-ayn-tha (ب ع ث), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to call forth, awaken, to raise up from sleep or death, to resurrect, to delegate, consign, to send, send out, make manifest.

Among the Disputed Names:
Al-Ba’ith is one of the names of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ where there isn’t a consensus. The more common opinion is that Al-Ba’ith is the name of Allah Azzawajal. As we mentioned previously, of the 99 names of Allah, 81 are explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an. The other attributes are derived elsewhere. The scholars’ Ibn al-Arabi, Ibn Hazm, and al-Radwani have excluded this name, whereas al-Ghazali, al-Walid, and Ibn Mandah have recognized it.

Al-Ba’ith - The Resurrector:
This quality/attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ describes how He will resurrect us from the dead. A final rebirth. He will awaken the dead and infuse them with a new life. It is written by Sheikh Tosun in his book, “He will raise people from their graves and bring out all the actions, thoughts, and feelings that occurred during their liftetime on this earth.”"

https://myislam.org/99-names-of-allah/al-baith/

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Ash-Shaheed / Ash-Shahid

(The All Observing Witnessing)

Ash-Shaheed Meaning:

The Witness, The All-Observant, The Testifier.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Ash-Shaheed (in Arabic: ٱلْشَّهِيدُ) meaning the one who is omnipresent and all-observing. There is nothing that we do that goes unnoticed, as He is ever-present and sees everything. His knowledge comprehends all, and He will be the ultimate witness on the day of judgment.

Arabic Root:
From the root shin-ha-dal (ش ه د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to bear witness, to offer testimony, to have knowledge of, to experience, to be present with.

An Attribute of Ilm (knowledge):
To be a witness is an attribute of knowledge. You cannot be a witness without being present or having knowledge or so unique insight or perspective on some matter. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Ash-Shaheed, THE witness. He is the knower of the Ghayb (the unseen), the things that are concealed or invisible to man. It is because of the attribute of being Ash-Shaheed that on the day of judgment, He will reveal Himself as being the witness to all that has happened."

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Al-Haqq

(The Absolute Truth)

Al-Haqq Meaning:

The Truth, The Real, The Embodiment of Truth.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Haqq (in Arabic: ٱلْحَقُّ), meaning: the only reality, the one who is the embodiment of truth, the absolute. Since He is the sole and true God, He has every right to be worshipped. His essence is unavoidable and unchanged.

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-qaf-qaf (ح ق ق), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be suitable, to the requirements of wisdom, justice, truth or fact. To be in accord with the needs of the situation, to be true, right, just, proper. To be genuine, authentic, real, sound, substantial. To be established, confirmed as fact. To be necessary, requisite, justified.

Allah’s Truth:
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ very essence is the truth. There are many layers of His truth. For example, His word is truth (the Qur’an and Messengers), our meeting with Him is truth (resurrection), and His promise is truth (heaven and hell). The truth, by definition, is also never changing. It’s absolute or certain. In this manner, only Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the truth. His existence is enduring and forever. Everything but Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ slowly deteriorates, so how can we trust in anything but Him. The Qur’an mentions, “Indeed, what you are promised is to occur. So when the stars are obliterated And when the heaven is opened And when the mountains are blown away And when the messengers’ time has come… For what Day was it postponed? For the Day of Judgement.” (Qur’an 77:7-13)
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https://myislam.org/99-names-of-allah/al-haqq/

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