➕ 99 names of Love

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Al-Wakeel

(The Trustee)

Al-Wakeel Meaning:

The Universal Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs, The Trustworthy.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Wakeel (in Arabic: ٱلْوَكِيلُ), the one and only who can be trusted with all our affairs. He is the supreme trustee, guardian, and administrator. A believer understands the rewards of his efforts come from Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ, and therefore He entrusts his faith fully in Him.

Arabic Root:
From the root waw-kaf-lam (و ك ل), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to appoint or entrust for the care or management of something, to have a commissioned agent, a guardian of one’s interests, to rely upon, confide in, lean upon, submit to.

Who can we trust?
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Wakeel, the one to be entrusted with all of our affairs. This relationship is entirely voluntary; it is on the part of the believer to recognize that Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the authority we should trust. An authoritarian leader, a corrupt government, or an institution may try to make the people dependent on them to enforce being entrusted out of necessity. But the reality is they are deficient and clawing to hold onto power. They cannot fulfill the demands of all the people. They are limited in capacity and resources. Secondly, whether they realize it or not, their existence is finite. Only Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ existence is eternal. Therefore it would be wise for us to bring our affairs to the one who can act on them long after we’re gone. Only Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has that kind of power, longevity, and capacity. He is the only deity deserving of having all matters entrusted to Him.

Sheikh Tosun Bayrak mentions of this name, “He completes the work left to Him without leaving anything undone.” People think of themselves as capable, but it is Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ who allows for everything. It’s like if you were a duck floating in a pond while it’s been raining, and you keep going up in the world. After some time, you think it’s you and not the rain. You may say to yourself, “I must be one good duck.” Realize Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ gives people specific tests of wealth and poverty or success and failure. The question in each circumstance is how will they respond to these happenings? Who will they turn to help handle their affairs?

Imam Ghazali writes, “But those so entrusted may be distinguished into one entrusted with some things (and that one is deficient) or one to whom everything is entrusted, and this is none but God - may He be praised and exalted.” Only Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is trustworthy, knowledgable, and has the complete power to protect and provide the best care for His servant. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the all compassionate, the all powerful, the all wise. Allah is sufficient for you as a guardian, and belief and trust in this is the meaning of tawakkul. This does not excuse the need for one to provide for themselves, a true believer understands they must apply themselves to the best of their abilities. But it is Allah who decides to do what He wills and controls the outcome.

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Al-Qawiyy / Al-Qawi

(The All-Strong)

Al-Qawi Meaning:

The Most Strong, Perfect Power, The One with inexhaustible strength.

Allah ٱلْقَوِيُّ is Al-Qawiyy (in Arabic: ٱلْقَوِيُّ), meaning the one who commands all power and whose strength is unparalleled to anything else. His strength is truly unlimited and inexhaustible. Man’s strength does not compare to that of Allah the Almighty.

Arabic Root:
From the root qaf-waw-ya (ق و ي), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be strong, vigorous, potent, to be robust, hardy, sturdy, to have sufficient strength or power, to prevail over.

The name Al-Qawiyy (sometimes written as Al-Qawi) is mentioned a total of nine times in the Qur’an. It refers to Allah’s attribute of being strong. The one who has perfect power. He is eternal; death is not something that touches Him. From Ayatul Kursi, “Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep.” (Qur’an 2:255) No weakness or deficiencies reach Him. His strength is inexhaustible and overcomes all.

He is the most strong. To be strong is a broader concept than power or some manifestation of physical strength. In a sense it describes Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ entity as being perfected. He does not suffer from any weakness, whether it be His sight, hearing, judgment, or knowledge. He can provide whatever for whomever. With regard to His life, it is absolutely enduring forever. He is strong in all aspects - there are no exceptions.

Because of His perfect strength, we rely upon Him for our success alone. Given a choice between two leaders, you would likely choose the one whose power was unmatched (assuming they are not morally corrupt). Similarily, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has unlimited capacity and possess superior judgement. He is the only one who can provide the comfort and protection we seek. For this reason, this name is often mentioned in pairs with Al-Aziz (The Mighty) or Al-Matin (The Firm). Imam Al-Ghazali has noted, “Strength indicates perfect power, while firmness indicates intensification of strength.” Allah’s decree is immovable. Whatever He wills will happen, and nothing can prevent it.
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Al-Matin / Al-Mateen

(The Firm One)

Al-Matin Meaning:

The One with extreme Power which is un-interrupted and He does not get tired.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Matin (in Arabic: ٱلْمَتِينُ), meaning His power is steadfast. It is the same as it was yesterday and will remain tomorrow. He is ever-constant and firm.

Arabic Root:
From the root mim-ta-nun (م ت ن), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be strong, stout, firm, hard, to be solid, robust, to be steadfast, certain, sure, to possess any quality in a strong degree, the hard outer or apparent part of something, elevated and hard ground.

The names Al-Qawiyy (The Strong) and Al-Matin (The Firm) are often grouped together for being closely related in their meaning. The distinction is Al-Qawiyy refers to Allah’s strength, He possesses perfect power. Al-Matin/Al-Mateen is an extension of His strength but focuses on its intensity. It refers to the quality of being solid, unwavering, and unshakable. When this name is paired with the name Ar-Razzaq, it means His provision is firm. Nothing disrupts its flow - no force can disrupt or weaken it. When paired with the name Al-Qawiyy, it means His strength is firm. Nothing can challenge or cause Him difficulty. So, it is generally stated that Al-Matin is the perfection of His power, and it can’t be counteracted or resisted.
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Al-Waliy / Al-Wali

(The Protecting Associate)

Al-Wali Meaning:

:green_heart:The Protecting Friend :green_heart:, The Supporter, The Patron.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Waliy (in Arabic: ٱلْوَلِيُّ), meaning the true protector. He is supportive and loves His servants, protecting them from evil. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ wants victory for us and will guide mankind towards the path of righteousness.

Arabic Root:
From the root waw-lam-ya (و ل ي), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be near, close, nearby, to be a friend, helper, supporter, to defend, guard (lit. friendly dealing), to be in charge, to turn one toward something, to be the master, owner, lord.

Al-Waliyy refers to the attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ being a close friend or ally. He wants you to know you’re protected, supported, and looked after. He provides them with peace, guidance, and success in this life and the hereafter. Now, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is also Al-Khaliq (The Creator), and we understand this to mean that we are His servants. But this is just one categorization of our possible relationship with Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. There are a group of people who are His friends/allies called awliyah of Allah, friends of Allah (awliyah is the plural of wali).
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Al-Hameed / Al-Hamid

(The Praiseworthy)

Al-Hameed Meaning:

The Praiseworthy, The Laudable one.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Hameed (in Arabic: ٱلْحَمِيدُ), meaning the one worthy of praise. He qualifies as the praiseworthy one because of all His attributes and because He has given us what we have. He is the only one deserving in every manner of praise, and He should be exalted. Join in extolling him by repeating 'al-hamdu lillah, meaning ‘praise be to Allah.’

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-mim-dal (ح م د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to praise, to laud with deep feelings of adoration and submission to praise one for something done by that one’s own will to speak well of, honor, commend to eulogize.

Connecting this name with Surah Fatiha:
In the first two ayat of the Qur’an, it is written, Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem, Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil 'aalameen note the word, Al-hamd meaning, “[All] praise and thanks” and continues lillaahi “be to Allah.” It then goes onto list several reasons why:

(1) Rabbil 'aalameen - He is the “Lord of the worlds”
(2) Ar-Rahmaan - He is “The Entirely Merciful”
(3) Ar-Raheem - He is “the Especially Merciful”
(4) Maaliki Yawmid-Deen - He is “The Master [Ruling judge] of the Day of Recompense.”

This affirms Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as being Al-Hameed (the praiseworthy one) and the natural response to such a realization would be Iyyaaka na’budu wa lyyaaka nasta’een “It is You we worship and You we ask for help.”

From Surah Fatiha, we understand it is Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ who’s the source of all gifts. He’s the Lord of the worlds, giving us life and intellect. He’s surrounded us with beauty and love. He is the ruling judge on the day of recompense, but Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ prefaced this first by telling us that He is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem - The Most Beneficent and The Most Merciful. Hence, He is the all-praiseworthy. We should feel the weight behind the words we speak. For example, in saying alhamdulillah, we recognize that He alone is worthy of all praise. Through our words and actions, we praise Him, and if we are mindful of the reason behind the words we say as we say them, we can’t help but be overcome with gratitude.

Al-Hameed is mentioned throughout the Qur’an 17 times, and we’ll examine a few ayat to further understand this attribute.

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Al-Muhsi / Al-Muhsee

(The All-Enumerating)

Al-Muhsi Meaning:

The Counter, The Reckoner, The One whose count of things is known to him.

The One who considers all things in the universe and knows the details of every moment or change. He comprehends everything and possesses all knowledge. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ knows every deed, and written details are recorded by His angels.

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From the root ha-sad-ya (ح ص ي), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to number, count, reckon, compute to collect in an aggregate by numbering to register or record something to take an account of something to comprehend or know altogether to possess full comprehension.

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, you won’t find Al-Muhsi recognized as an official name by certain scholars. This list includes Ibn Uthaymeen, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn Hajar, among others. However, others, such as Ibn Arabi, Imam al-Bayhaqi, and al-Ghazali, have included this name in their lists.

Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: There are ninety-nine names of Allah; he who commits them to memory would get into Paradise. Verily, Allah is Odd (He is one, and it is an odd number), and He loves odd numbers. And in the narration of Ibn Umar (the words are): “He who enumerated them.” [1] In the hadith, it uses the word with the same root (أَحْصَا - ihsa), meaning computation of some kind. To enumerate or to count.

What is meant by referring to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as the all-enumerating, the numberer, or the counter? It is an attribute of His knowledge, much like Al-Alim (The All-Knowing), Ash-Shaheed (The Witness), or Al-Khabir (The All-Acquainted). The difference is Al-Muhsi is often described more analytically. He has knowledge of all things. He takes into account each separate item and stores it in His ledger. Every breath inhaled and exhaled, every leaf that falls, and the movement of every atom is accounted for. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ knowledge is infinite, He knows a thing through and through.

Some commentators mention He knows all the things that are possible, for everything that is possible. So, He not only knows everything but knows what it could have been. He’s calculated the infinite possibility of every choice, and the downstream effects caused. There is nothing unknown to Him سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.
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Al-Mubdi

(The Originator)

Al-Mubdi Meaning:

The Originator, The Starter, The Initiator.

Allah is Al-Mubdi, the originator of all creation. He is the beginner of all things, and nothing could have existed without His willing it to be. He is The One who initiates all things.

Arabic Root:
From the root ba-dal-hamza (ب د أ), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to begin, create, make something new, to make something be first, have precedence, to contrive a new thing, to invent, to do first, to commence, start, be at the beginning.

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 isn’t one agreed-upon list for the remaining 18 names. Al-Mubdi is one of those names which is not included by certain scholars. This list includes Ibn Mandah, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn Hajar, among others. However, others, such as Ibn Arabi, Imam al-Bayhaqi, and al-Ghazali, have included this name in their lists.

All things have a beginning, except Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Allah is Al-Mubdi, the initiator. He is the one from which all things begin. This name is often mentioned in pairs, Al-Mubdi and Al-Mu’id (the restorer). The connection between the two names is the first creation represents the beginning, Al-Mubdi. There is nothing like it. It is unique and original. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ creation is made from nothingness and without any model. When we build something, we’re often taking inspiration or building on top of something that came before, that is said to be a restoration. The meaning of Al-Mu’id is the same, taking something prior and revitalizing it. Except for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ can restore a thing from non-living back to life. We’ll expand on the name Al-Mu’id in greater detail in the next section of the guide.

Though the name Al-Mubdi is not mentioned in the Qur’an, many verses describe this quality of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. Instead, the Qur’an often mentions the two names in the verb form, yub’di-u (He originates) and yu’idu (regenerates).
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Al-Mu’id

(The Restorer)

Al-Mu’id Meaning:

The Reproducer, The Restorer, The Renewer.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Mu’id (in Arabic: ٱلْمُعِيدُ), He is the restorer, the one who refashions a thing. He is the One who will restore us back to life on the day of resurrection.

Arabic Root:
From the root ayn-waw-dal (ع و د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to return to something, to repeat, reproduce, to come back to, restore, to renew.

NOTA BENE:

Among the disputed names:
As we’ve mentioned in the last name, 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-Mu’id is one of those names which is not included by certain scholars. This list includes Ibn Mandah, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn Hajar, among others. However, others, such as Ibn Arabi, Imam al-Bayhaqi, and Al-Ghazali, have included this name in their lists.

Al-Mubdi and Al’Mu’id:
Al-Mu’id is often juxtaposed with the name Al-Mubdi (The Starter / The Originator). In this case, Al-Mu’id refers to the quality of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as being able to restore. He is the starting point from which all creation begins, and we will be restored to Him. But as we discussed, the truth is in every moment, we are being originated while also being closer to returning to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. This is the nature of Al-Mubdi and Al-Mu’id, who is present and continuously working in every moment.
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Al-Muhyi

(The Maintainer of Life)

Al-Muhyi Meaning:

The Giver of Life, Bestower of life, The Reviver.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Muhyi (in Arabic:ٱلْمُحْيِى), the One who took out a living human from semen that does not have a soul. He gives life by giving the souls back and regenerating our bodies on the resurrection day. He is The One who makes the hearts alive by the light of knowledge.

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-ya-ya (ح ي ي), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to live, to be living, to become apparent, distinct from animating, from reviving to vitalize, to call into being to be whole, sound to call, summon, invite, hasten.

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-Muhyi is one of those names which is not included by certain scholars. This list includes Ibn al-Wazir, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn al-Uthaymeen, among others. However, others, such as Ibn Arabi, Imam al-Bayhaqi, and al-Ghazali, have included this name in their lists.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is THE living, the one who is eternal, or ever-lasting. His essence is to be alive, never deteriorating, and not derived from any source. The name Al-Muhyi describes His nature of not only being the living but the one who gives life to His creation so that they may glorify and praise Him.

No verse in the Qur’an mentions this name, but there are close derivatives and other verses that describe this attribute:
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Al-Mumit/Al-Mumeet

(The Inflicter of Death)

Al-Mumit Meaning:

The Slayer, The Bringer of Death, The Life-Taker.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Mumeet (in Arabic: ٱلْمُمِيتُ), meaning the one who gives life and the one who takes it away. He ordains who will become lifeless. Eventually, we all return to Him.

rabic Root:
From the root mim-waw-ta (م و ت), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to die, pass away, burn out, be lifeless, to be quiet, still, calm, to be inanimate, to be deprived of sensation, to be spiritually dead, lacking spiritual life.

NOTA BENE:

Among the disputed names:
As we’ve mentioned prior, 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-Mumeet is one of those names which is not included by certain scholars. This list includes Ibn al-Wazir, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn al-Uthaymeen, among others. However, others, such as Ibn Arabi, Imam al-Bayhaqi, and al-Ghazali, have included this name in their lists.

The pairing of Al-Muhyi and Al-Mumeet:
The names Al-Muhyi and Al-Mumeet are often mentioned together for their contrasting nature. Al-Muhyi is the bestower of life, and Al-Mumeet is the bringer of death. These two attributes are not shared with anyone and are reserved for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ alone.

Al-Muhyi and Al-Mumeet are necessary as they bring balance to all things. If we lived as if we were immortal, we would be more likely overtaken by the temptations of this world with fear of no consequences. But the knowledge of our mortality softens many emotions and balances us out. We should have no reason to fear death; death is a gift to the believer. Because of this constraint, we rush to do good, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and offer our daily prayers. The duality of life and death is created by Al-Muhyi and Al-Mumeet, which maintains this essential balance.
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Possessor of Glory and Honour, Lord of Majesty and Generosity :heart_eyes:

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" Al-Hayy

(The Ever-Living)

Al-Hayy Meaning:

The Living, The Alive, The Everlasting.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Hayy (in Arabic ٱلْحَىُّ), the One who is undying and will be forever. He is perfect and not subject to death or sickness. He is eternally whole and absolute, whom all life arises from.

Arabic Root:
From the root ha-ya-ya (ح ي ي), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to live, to be living, to become apparent, distinct, to animate, to revive, to vitalize, to call into being, to be whole, sound, to call, summon, invite, hasten.

Three possible interpretations:
As we discussed in the previous two names, Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Muhyi meaning, the giver of life, and Al-Mumeet, the bringer of death. This name, Al-Hayy describes the quality of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as being ever-living. There is no beginning and end to His existence. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ just is. There are many layers to the name Al-Hayy which we will explore in this section. (1) It Has already been mentioned and discussed extensively throughout the previous names; it’s Allah’s essence or quality of being everlasting. (2) The second layer is the perfection of His life. (3)The third quality is being the source of life.

What is life?
The word Hayy comes from hayaat which means life. One of the criteria of life as we know it is to have perception. Imam al-Ghazali says, “The lowest level of perception involves the one perceiving being conscious of itself.” Plants are said to be alive since they detect and orient themselves toward the sunlight. Living things are also defined by their ability to respond purposefully to what they perceive. But all living things are limited in their scope of activity and perception. We operate within narrowly defined limits set by the creator. And Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ in His infinite wisdom has given life to a diverse range of creations which vary in these two qualities of perception and activity.

An example Shaykh Tosun Bayrak mentions is how a plant is superior to the soil or rock since it’s given the faculties to eat, drink and propagate. Life in animals is more developed with hearing, seeing, and moving. And so naturally, animals learn to dominate over vegetation. Human life is said to be the highest form of Allah’s creation. We can store what we perceive and use our intellect, reasoning, and free will to respond with this information. We can act consciously based on our knowledge. This quality seems to be lacking in animals who only respond to their desires and stimuli. People differ in their “aliveness,” which is often a function of their knowledge and actions.

What it means for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ to be living:
Now, when the word hayy is used as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ it shows how He is aware of all things. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the most perceptive. He is As-Sami (The All-Hearing) and Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing). There is nothing that escapes His knowledge as He is aware of all activity. In this sense, it can be said He is the absolutely living. This transcends all creation, not just in the sense of being everlasting, but in terms of what it means to be perfect in living. His life is perfection; it is not touched by sickness, weakness, or any deficiency. Absence does not precede Him, nor does death follow after Him. In Surah Baqarah verse 255 (Ayatul Kursi ), Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ says:
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Al-Qayyum / Al-Qayyoom

(The Sustainer)

Al-Qayyum Meaning:

The Self-Subsisting, The Self-Existing.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Qayyum (in Arabic: ٱلْقَيُّومُ), His essence/nature is to exist being utterly free from dependence on anything or anyone. Al-Qayyum is the one through whom all things arise. He is Ever-Living and Self-Sustaining. Everything else in existence depends on Al-Qayyum.

Arabic Root:
From the root qaf-waw-mim (ق و م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to stand up, to rise up, to ascend, become high, to begin, to start, to come, to pass, to arise, to set out, to be on-going, to exist, to be founded, to be built on, to undertake, to carry out, to manage, to make aright, straighten out, accurate, exact, to make righteous, upright.

The pairing Al-Hayy and Al-Qayyum:
The name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ Al-Qayyum, He is the one who is self-existing. Three verses in the Qur’an include the name Al-Qayyum, and it always occurs in pairs with the name Al-Hayy (the living). Together these names show the attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ being independent and sovereign. He is ever-living not because some source enables Him but because of His essence of self-sustaining / self-subsisting. In contrast, all life remains dependent on one thing or another. They require proper living conditions, which include specific temperatures, the correct atmospheric pressure, composition, and dependence on many other elements. There is no one but Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ that can exist without truly needing anything from anyone. All things in existence rely upon Him for their being.

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Al-Wajid

(The Perceiver)

Al-Wajid Meaning:

The Resourceful; The Unfailing, The Finder.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Waajid (in Arabic: ٱلْوَاجِدُ), the one who does not need or lacks anything. He is the most resourceful and finds whatever He wills.

Arabic Root:
From the root waw-jim-dal (و ج د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to find, discover, attain what was sought, to become aware of something, to perceive, to experience, to gain or possess wealth, property, resources, to be rich, to have abundance, to be without wants.

NOTA BENE:

Among the disputed names:
For your notes, this is among the disputed names of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. There is no ayah in the Qur’an where this name is mentioned. However, as an attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ it is accepted and valid.

Two meanings of Al-Wajid:
This name has two associated meanings, but they are connected. First, wajid (واجد) is an Arabic word meaning “to find.” So naturally, the emphatic version of Al-Wajid as an attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ means “The Finder.” This speaks to the idea of Allah’s resourcefulness in which there is no deficiency. He is not incapacitated in any way from what He directs His attention to. The idea is that whatever He seeks, He will find. Similar to kun fa-yakunu, “Be, and it is.” (36:82). He does not lack anything and is absolutely resourceful. This leads to the second meaning of the name, which is the realizer. The one who realizes (i.e., in the sense of gaining something), but also the one who knows the truth in all things.

The name Al-Wajid does not appear explicitly in the Qur’an, but many verses describe this quality or attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.

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Al-Majid

(The Illustrious)

Al-Majid Meaning:

The Noble, The Sovereign, The Glorious.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Maajid (in Arabic: ٱلْمَاجِدُ), the most noble, magnificent, and generous. Majid is very close to the meaning of Jalal (majesty and greatness) and Kareem (full of bounty and honor). He is the one who consistently gives, for His wealth is endless. Truly Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the most glorious and highly esteemed.

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

Difference between Al-Majid and Al-Majeed:
If you’ve been reading our guide on the 99 Names of Allah in sequential order, you may get to this name and wonder… this seems oddly familiar. And that’s for a good reason. You may recognize the similarity between this name, Al-Majid (ٱلْمَاجِدُ), and the 48th name, Al-Majeed (ٱلْمَجِيدُ). Al-Majeed can be found in the Qur’an. However, Al-Majid as an official name is disputed by some scholars as it is only found in the hadith of Tirmidhi.

The names do share similar meanings but vary in their degree of intensity. The fa’eel pattern signals the same meaning with the addition of superlative intensification - grammatically used to describe a quality only Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ possesses. It is more emphatic and indicates perpetualness or permanence. We see this pattern in several of His names, Rahim and Raheem, majid and Majeed, Alim and Aleem, and Hakim and Hakeem.

NOTA BENE:

Among the disputed names:
The name Al-Majeed is mentioned once in the Qur’an, and the name Al-Majid isn’t used. As we’ve discussed prior, 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-Majid is one of those names which has been excluded by some scholars. This includes the likes of Ibn Uthaymeen, Ibn Hazm, and Ibn Hajar, among others. However, others such as Imam al-Ghazali and Ibn Arabi recognize this name in their books on the explanations of Al-Asmaul al-Husna.

Below you will find the ayah, which mentions the name Al-Majeed. Note the pairing with the name Al-Hamed (The Praiseworthy).

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Al-Wahid

(The One)

Al-Wahid Meaning:

The Unique, The Single, The Only One.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Waahid (in Arabic: ٱلْوَٰحِدُ), the One and only God. There is no alternative. He is the sole originator from which all has arisen. He has no partners or relationships. None is equal to Him.

Arabic Root:
From the root waw-ha-dal (و ح د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be one, to be made one, to be called one, to be unique, singular, to be one apart from others.

The oneness of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ:
Al-Wahid and Al-Ahad are two names which describe tawhid (the oneness) of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. This is what characterizes our deen and differentiates Islam from other religions. That’s why the first step to converting to Islam is to recite the shahada. We testify, la ilaha illa allah, “there is no god but Allah”, muhammadur rasul-ullah, “and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” This core belief is shared among all Muslims and is the first pillar of Islam. These two names of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ further emphasize this idea of Allah’s oneness.

The word Waahid in Arabic means ‘one.’ For example, someone who is Waheed uz-zaman is said to be a unique person of that era (time). So it’s used in a relative sense, but as a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ it is absolute. He is unique in all aspects, the only one who embodies perfection. He has no equal. Throughout our guide on the 99 Names of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ we discuss and encourage ways in which we can share in the divine attributes, to be merciful, giving, caring, and a friend to others. But these are human characterizations. It’s important to realize that no one comes close to sharing in His attributes or actions. He is alone and unique in His essence. As Imam Zarruq has said, “He is One in His Attributes: He resembles nothing and nothing resembles Him.”

Imam al-Ghazali also mentions how Al-Wahid refers to the one who can neither be divided nor duplicated. This quality of being indivisible also makes Him one since He’s not separated into parts. For being separated into parts makes the previous part dependent on the other to be considered whole. And Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Ghaniyy, The Self-Sufficient - free from dependence on anyone or anything.

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

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Al-Ahad

(The Unique)

Al-Ahad Meaning:

The Sole One, The Incomparable.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Ahad (in Arabic: ٱلْأَحَد), He is incomparable, unequaled, and indivisible. Al-Ahad is the One who was, is, and will ever remain alone. No one can ever be equal to Him in the essence of all His beautiful attributes.

Arabic Root:
From the root hamza-ha-dal (أ ح د), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be one, to be the only one, one alone, sole, to unite, unify.

Differences between Al-Ahad and Al-Wahid
As we mentioned previously, Al-Wahid and Al-Ahad are two names that describe the tawhid (the oneness) of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. He is the one who can neither be divided nor duplicated, making Him the one and only. This is the starting point of what it means to be a Muslim, the core belief from which everything else stems. That is why in the shahadah, we testify, la ilaha illa allahem>, “there is no god but Allah.” He is said to be the one who existed before anything else existed. In this sense, He was the first. For a further explanation of His oneness, please view the section of Al-Wahid.

In this section, we explore the view of scholars explaining the difference between Al-Ahad and Al-Wahid, although both refer to His oneness. Each name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is unique and offers a new shade of meaning. They are not synonymous, although there may be some overlap. Al-Ahad describes absolute oneness and uniqueness; none compares to Him. In contrast, Al-Wahid refers to His being as the numerical one. Some commentators noted that Al-Wahid indicates affirmation, whereas Al-Ahad refers to negation. For example, fi alhiqihi, lam ara ahada, “Actually, I didn’t see anyone,” and yabqa rajulun wahidun, “one man remains.” Others note that Ahad is seen as conveying a higher degree. He is intensely one, uniquely one.

The name Al-Wahid is mentioned many times throughout the Qur’an. The name Al-Ahad appears in one place, and that is in Surah Ikhlas.
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https://myislam.org/99-names-of-allah/al-ahad/

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As-Samad

(The Eternal)

As-Samad Meaning:

The Everlasting, The Master, The Self-Sufficient.

Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is As-Samad (in Arabic: ٱلْصَّمَدُ), meaning He is the one whom refuge is sought in times of adversity. He is eternal, whole and complete. There is no emptiness.

Arabic Root:
From the root sad mim dāl (ص م د), which occurs only once in the Qur’an. It has the following classical Arabic connotations: to endeavor, to reach or attain something, to turn to, to need, to direct oneself toward, or aim toward something, to set up, to erect something, to be impenetrable, solid, to remain unaffected, unchanged, to be sublime, and everlasting.

Exploring multiple meanings of the name:
There are several meanings of As-Samad. We’ve covered some of these aspects in the previous names, so less time will be spent here elaborating on those qualities. The first is the idea of self-sustaining, self-sufficiency, and being independent of all things (see also #63, Al-Qayyum). The name is mentioned in Surah Ikhlas shortly after being told that Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Ahad (The Unique / The Sole One). These names come together to paint a picture that He is alone, indivisible, and unique. There is no deity outside of Him who we can sufficiently rely upon. The nature of creation is neediness, so we turn to the one absolutely free of needs and depend on no one else. He alone is enough for the believer. All our troubles, needs, and wants are handled perfectly in the care of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.

Also note, this name or attribute of being Samad is only applicable for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.

The other common interpretation of As-Samad is the master who has complete control. “Ibn Abbas, ‘He is the Master Who is perfect in His sovereignty, the Most Noble Who is perfect in His nobility, the Most Magnificent Who is perfect in His magnificence, the Most Forbearing Who is perfect in His forbearance, the All-Knowing Who is perfect in His knowledge, and the Most Wise Who is perfect in His wisdom. He is the One Who is perfect in all aspects of nobility and authority. He is Allah, glory be unto Him. These attributes are not befitting anyone other than Him. He has no coequal and nothing is like Him. Glory be to Allah, the One, the Irresistible.’” [1]

From The Study Qur’an , it mentions As-Samad “lexical, non-theological meaning indicates something solid and impenetrable or simply ‘not hollow.’” It then describes theologically As-Samad as being interpreted by some as “an allusion to the primary or initial cause of all things, an eternally self-sufficient, independent being who continues to exist after His creation has ceased to exist the one who has and always will be.”

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