In order for one to adopt noble character they must learn the blessed divine attributes and names of Allah, the Exalted, so that they can adopt each attribute into their character according to their status. For example, Allah, the Exalted, is the Most Merciful according to His infinite status. This attribute means that Allah, the Exalted, bestows countless favours on the creation and is always extremely kind to them. This same characteristic has been attributed to others such as the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Chapter 9 At Tawbah, verse 128:
“There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] concerned over you [i.e., your guidance] and to the believers is kind and merciful.”
When used in reference to the creation merciful means soft-hearted and compassionate. Similarly, Allah, the Exalted, is All Forgiving according to His infinite status. And adopting this attribute by forgiving others is something which has been encouraged in Islam. Chapter 24 An Nur, verse 22:
“…and let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”
So the divine attributes of Allah, the Exalted, can be adopted by muslims according to their status.
Therefore, this blog series will discuss some of these divine attributes and names in order for muslims to understand and adopt their meanings until they become firmly rooted into their spiritual heart which will ultimately lead them to achieving noble character. In fact, this is the meaning of the Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2736, which advises that Allah, the Exalted, has ninety nine names and whoever memorises them will enter Paradise.
The first two similar divine names are Ar Rahman meaning, the Most Affectionate and Ar Raheem meaning, the Most Merciful. The Most Affectionate means the being whose mercy encompasses all. This obviously only befits Allah, the Exalted. And the meaning of the Most Merciful was mentioned earlier. A muslim must adopt these qualities by looking at the creation through the eye of mercy and by treating them with mercy and compassion whether they are obedient or sinful. Many Hadiths such as the one found in Sahih Muslim, number 6030, indicate that the one who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy by Allah, the Exalted. So it is vital for muslims to show mercy to all through their actions. such as financial and physical help, and through their words, such as supplicating for them. Islam in fact rewards a muslim who shows mercy to all living things such as animals. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 2550.
PodSeries: Allah’s (SWT) Beautiful Names – Part 1: https://youtu.be/pcRF9CGmeNo
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