The next divine name is Al Qabid Al Basit, which means the One who contracts and expands. It can mean that Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who contracts the life and provision of someone through tests and trials. And He is the only One who can expand these things through divine blessings andContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 13 OF 31”
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PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Fattah, which means the Opener. It can mean that Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who opens the treasure stores of mercy for the creation especially in the time of distress. The one who understands this divine name will only ever seek relief from Allah, the Exalted, knowingContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 11 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Razaaq, which means the Provider. Allah, the Exalted, is the Creator and Allocator of provision to the entire creation which they need to preserve their physical and spiritual constitutions. In fact, according to a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6748, the provision of the entire creation was allocatedContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 11 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 10 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Wahaab, which means the Bestower. In respect to Allah, the Exalted, it can mean the One who is infinitely bountiful and bestows favours and blessings without recompense or external cause. He gives generously without being asked. The muslim who understands this blessed divine name will always seek bounty andContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 10 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 9 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Ghafaar, which means the One who often forgives. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, as this leads to unbelief.Continue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 9 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 8 OF 31
The following divine names can be grouped together. They are Al Khalik, which means the Creator, Al Baaree which means the Maker and Al Musawir which means the Fashioner. The Creator is the One who brings something into existence. In reality, there is no Creator except Allah, the Exalted, as He is the only OneContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 8 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 7 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Mutakabir, which means the Proud. Pride only belongs to Allah, the Exalted, due to His supreme and infinite majesty, greatness, glory and magnificence which are free from any faults or defects. No creation should adopt pride as in reality they have nothing to be proud of. Anything good theyContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 7 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 6 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Jabbar, which means the Compeller. It can mean the One who exerts unparalleled force in order to accomplish a task. This belongs to Allah, the Exalted, alone as there is no strength, might or force except with Allah, the Exalted. When a muslim truly knows Allah, the Exalted, isContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 6 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 5 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Aziz, which means the All Mighty. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who over powers all things, who in reality is the only One who possesses power and might. Anyone else who possesses strength only does so because Allah, the Exalted, granted it to them. There is no atomContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 5 OF 31”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 4 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Mumin, which means the Faithful. This divine name has several possible meanings. One is that the Faithful is the One who grants faith to people. The Faithful is also the One who protects His faithful servants in this world and in the next. All security in both worlds isContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 4 OF 31”
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