When in distress - call out to Allah with His beautiful Attributes

Allah, God to some, created this entire universe for man to ponder over His infinite Lordship - unparalleled and unmatched by any  other deity. He first created the universe, and then provisioned our earth with unimaginable means of sustenance, and then created man so he could liv

e thanking Him for all the good He has done for us. 

And for this favour for us, we should always be thanking Him and seeking His blessings using many attributes associated with His name, each depicting a particular trait of His Lordship. 

While we should be thanking Allah all the time, as the nature of human being is, he only returns to his Creator when struck against the fall or in a frail position when nothing seems to in one's favour. We have selected some of the attributes of Allah which we must use to call out to His Lordship to redress our grievances and help us out of our miseries and difficulties.  

Let us mention some of the attributes as a referral, the details of which can be accessed from one of our posts which can be accessed for detailed understanding so that address Him befitting His particular attribute - The Link:  99 Attributes of Allāh (Reference Page).

1. Al-Mujib (المجيب) - The Fulfiller of Prayers, The Responsive: 

The doors of Allah are never shut. Whosoever approaches Him, he should be rest assured that He is the most Responsive to His servants vows and will always fulfill their prayers.

2. Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ) - The Preserver, The Protector: When a believer, who has complete faith in Allah, is in a state when everyone around is hellbent to destroy him, he should call out to the Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ) - The Preserver, The Protector, for there is no better protector than Allah. And when He is approached, He can nullify the negativities surrounding his servant and protect him from any harm.

3. Al-Wadud (الودود) - The Most Affectionate: when one finds him all alone with no one caring for his difficulties, that one should call out to the Al-Wadud (الودود) - The Most Affectionate, for no one is more affectionate than He. It is said that love and affection of seventy times the love and affection of one's mother.  

4. At-Tawwab (التواب) - The Acceptor of Repentance: Each one of us is prone to committing sins or actions unbecoming. A true believer should immediately feel ashamed of his negative act and repent earnestly. And none other Allah is At-Tawwab (التواب) - The Acceptor of Repentance who would surely accept the repentance of His servant and assure him to bank on him.

5. 5. Al-Ghafur (الغفور) - The Forgiving, The Pardoner:: Having repented for one's sins, one should call out to Al-Ghafur (الغفور) - The Forgiving, The Pardoner for no one other than He who is the ultimate forgiver and pardoners. A true believer knows that wordily deities who are themselves dependent on forgiveness of Allah, cannot be their pardoners or forgivers.

6. As-Sami (السميع) - The Hearer of invocation: One of the beautiful attributes of Allah is that he the only Hearer of invocations, As-Sami (السميع), of his servants. SO always turn to Allah when in distress and be rest assured that He WILL listen to our invocations and bless us.

7. Al-Wahhab (الوهاب) - The Liberal Bestower, The Giver of Gifts: This is one of the beautiful attributes of Allah. It is He alone when He listens to the invocation of His servants, bring them good tidings from none other He is so liberal in bestowing blessings and gifting us with His bounties. For sure He is Al-Wahhab (الوهاب) - The Liberal Bestower, The Giver of Gifts.

8. Al-Fattah (الفتاح) - The Opener, The Revealer:  When one is surrounded by people who do not want to listen to his viewpoint, one should call out to Al Fattah - The Opener and the Revealer. It is only Allah alone Who can untie the knotted hearts and minds to allow a man to get audience and listening minds, thus the justice.

9. Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق) - The Supplier, The Provider: AS we mentioned in the premise of this post, it is Allah who has provisioned this world with means of sustenance of man. Therefore, when one is unemployed or poverty has overtaken him to an extent that it is unable for him to sustain himself, he should call out to Ar Razzaq - The Supplier, the Provider and the Sustainer.

For now, these are some of the important attributes of Allah one should never forget and more often than not call out to Allah for his well being and sutenance.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

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How reflecting on Attributes of Allah can boost your Iman and transform your life

Muslims believe in one God, called Allah, without any associates and assistants. While the very word Allah means the sole creator of the universe, there are many a attributes of Allah that explain eternal qualities — like knowledge, power, mercy. These attributes are unlike anything in creation. Understanding them strengthens faith, worship, and connection to Allah.

Reflecting on the attributes of Allah (Tadabbur fi Asma’illah wa Sifatih) means to deeply contemplate and internalize the meanings of Allah's names and qualities in a way that transforms your heart, mindset, and actions.

Although, Allah has mentioned 35 of His attributes in the Qur'an, there are 64 attributes (making these a total of 99) that are derived from the qualities of Allah. We have already written detailed posts explaining meaning of each attribute of Allah which can be read from our reference page: 99 Attribues of Allah.

If we ponder over each attribute of Allah and correlate it with our lives, we will be amzed to know how each attribute of Allah can have profound effect on our lives, strenghtening our Iman (Faith) in Allah and transforming our lives.

In fact, for example, it’s not just about knowing that Allah is Al-Rahman (The Most Merciful) or Al-Alim (The All-Knowing) — it's about letting that knowledge that shape our relationship with Him, our behavior, and our trust in His plan.

Let us deleibrate on the attributes of Allah in general and then please watch a very informative video on the subject given at the end of the post.

What Are the Attributes of Allah?

Allah has beautiful names and perfect attributes, known as Asma’ al-Husna (أسماء الله الحسنى) — the Most Beautiful Names of Allah.

"And to Allah belong the best names, so call upon Him by them..." (Qur’an 7:180)

There are 99 Names traditionally listed, though the actual number is not limited. Each Name reveals something about who Allah is — His mercy, power, justice, knowledge, etc.

What Does It Mean to Reflect on Them?

 1. Understanding the Name

• Go beyond translation — learn the deeper meaning behind each Name.
• Example: Al-Ghafoor means not just “The Forgiving,” but the One who constantly and repeatedly forgives, no matter how big the sin.

2. Seeing Its Relevance in Your Life

• How does this attribute affect your life?
• When you feel lost, reflecting on Al-Hadi (The Guide) gives hope.
• When you sin, remembering Al-Tawwab (The One who accepts repentance) brings you back.

3. Letting It Inspire Worship and Behavior

• If Allah is Al-Raheem (Most Merciful), show mercy to others.
• If Allah is Al-Adl (Most Just), strive to be just and fair.

4. Using the Name in Du‘a

• The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has 99 names... whoever memorizes (and lives by) them will enter Paradise.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
• Use relevant names in your prayers:
• "Ya Shafi, heal me."
• "Ya Razzaq, provide for me."
• "Ya Latif, be gentle with me."

Why Is It Important?

• Stronger faith (Iman): You begin to know Allah not just intellectually, but emotionally and spiritually.
• Deeper love of Allah: Knowing His mercy, forgiveness, and care increases your attachment and love.
• Spiritual comfort: You find peace in Allah’s wisdom, power, and mercy during difficult times.
• Better character: You begin to embody divine qualities like mercy, justice, patience, and gratitude.
• More meaningful du’a and worship: You call on Allah with specific names that match your needs and states.

Practical Example: Reflecting on a Name - Let’s take Ar-Razzaq (The Provider):

• Learn: Allah is the One who provides for all creation, even the ant in the rock.
• Reflect: All your provision — wealth, health, knowledge — is from Him alone.
• Act: 
• Trust Him in times of financial difficulty.
• Don’t chase haram means — He provides through halal.
• Be generous, knowing He will replace what you give.
• Pray: "Ya Razzaq, provide for me from where I do not expect."

How to Reflect on Allah's Names Regularly

• Study One Name a Day/Week and learn its meaning and relevance with tafsir or a trusted book.
• Use in Dhikr and Du’a: Mention names during prayer and remembrance.
• Journal Reflections:  Write how the name appears in your life or how you can embody it.
• Connect with Qur’an:  Look for how the Name is used in Quranic stories and verses.

To know Allah’s names is to know yourself — your need for Him, your limitations, and your purpose. It’s a path to love, trust, and surrender.

We now present an incredible antidote to cleanse our tailnted hearts as prescribed by one of the most eminent female Muslim scholars of present times, Dr. Haifaa Younis. Please watch the video:

About Dr Haifa Younis: Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a strong background in Islamic studies. She is the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute, an organization dedicated to Islamic education and personal development. Dr. Younis is known for her insightful commentary on the Quran and its practical application in daily life. She is also a resident scholar at the Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI). 

Let us listen to this video again and again and really understand how Allah wants us to be His servants and how we should always be looking towards him, and no one else, for our worldly needs. If we can really Ingrid the meaning of this verse into ourselves, we will never go astray or be misled by worldly desires or following the priests and imams or asking from the dead saints.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is our duty to convey only to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the video above are those of the scholar concerned. We have shared this view as added information in better understanding of Islam. The reader may or may not agree with the view owing to their own perception. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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Reward of remembering 99 Attributes of Allah (Hadith Prophet Muhammad ﷺ)

Allah, the Creator of the entire universe can be remembered by His 99 attributes. In fact, each of His attribute is unique and explains one particular quality of our Creator, which no one else can share or qualify to possess, even the best of the prophets and messengers that Allah specially chose to convey His Divine wisdom to the mankind. 

While about 35 attributes of Allah have been mentioned directly by Allah in the Qur'an, the remaining attributes have been derived from various verses from Qur'an and qualities of Allah by Muslim scholars over a period of time. These attributes are generally used while making a supplication and selecting a particular attribute which goes by the need of a supplicatory. For example, if someone seeks repentance and forgiveness, he supplicates using attribute Al-Ghafur (الغفور) - The Forgiving, The Pardoner and Ar Rahim (الرحيم) - The Most Merciful. 

Our readers may visit our post: 99 Attributes of Allah, to get to know the entire list of 99 Attributes of Allah and their meaning/explanation.

Even otherwise, many Muslim scholars believe that reciting the 99 Names can bring peace and spiritual fulfillment, while also helping to build a stronger relationship between believers and their creator. Therefore, it is important for Muslims to understand their meanings and significance when engaging in prayer or contemplation. And this is the very theme of a Hadith attributed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is mentioned in This Hadith is mentioned in Sahi al-Bukhārī  (Book 80 - Invocations /  كتاب الدعوات / Chapter 68: Allah has one hundred Names less one / باب لِلَّهِ مِائَةُ اسْمٍ غَيْرَ وَاحِدٍ ) as Hadith 6410, given herein under:

Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah has ninety-nine Names, i.e., one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly, will enter Paradise; and Allah is witr (one) and loves 'the witr' (i.e., odd numbers).

Arabic Text:

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ حَفِظْنَاهُ مِنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رِوَايَةً قَالَ ‏ "‏ لِلَّهِ تِسْعَةٌ وَتِسْعُونَ اسْمًا، مِائَةٌ إِلاَّ وَاحِدًا، لاَ يَحْفَظُهَا أَحَدٌ إِلاَّ دَخَلَ الْجَنَّةَ، وَهْوَ وَتْرٌ يُحِبُّ الْوَتْرَ ‏"‏‏.‏

Thus, by reflecting on the attributes attributed to Allah through these Names, we, our dear brothers and sisters in Islam, can draw closer to Him and further appreciate His mercy, love and wisdom.

In fact, these 99 Attributes of Allah provide us with insights into Allah’s divine qualities and how these effect our lives. And as advised by the Prophet in above quoted Hadith, one should not only remember these 99 attributes, but also understand the meaning of each attribute. This would solidify our faith in Allah by knowing His immense grasp over our lives which is exhibited by each of His attributes.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may visit our post: Collections of Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about Rewards for more Hadiths on specific subject of Rewards.

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Allah, there is no god but He - The Knower of the Unseen

Many non Muslims are of the view that their God and Allah of Muslims are two different entities just to play a low on Muslims. Some even call Him the moon-god Allah. What they forget is that there has always been One True God all along since the eternity, Who is Living and Will never Die Out. The only difference is that Allah is the name of God in Arabic. Even in the Arabic translations of Bible, God is translated as Allah.

In the last verses of Surah 59. Al Hashr, Allah Himself explains Who is He. There are about thirty five attributes of Allah which Allah Himself explains. We will share these verses one by one so that our readers may know Who really Allah is - His attributes cannot be equated with any deities that people may worship. This series of posts should be read in conjunction with our earlier series of posts on 99 Attributes of Allah.

هُوَ اللّٰهُ الَّذِىۡ لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَ​ ۚ عٰلِمُ الۡغَيۡبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ​ ۚ هُوَ الرَّحۡمٰنُ الرَّحِيۡمُ‏ 

( 59: 22 )   He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, Knower of the unseen and the witnessed. He is the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

These verses explain what kind of God He is, and what are His attributes, Who has sent this Qur'an to you, Who has placed these responsibilities on you, and before Whom you have to render an account of your deeds in the end. This mention of the Divine attributes immediately after the above theme automatically gives man the feeling that he has not to deal with an ordinary being but with Almighty Allah Who has such and such attributes. Here, one should also understand that although in the Qur'an the attributes of Allah Almighty have been stated in a unique way, which gives a clear concept of the Divine Bing there are two places where the attributes of Allah have been mentioned in a most comprehensive way, in the Verse of the Throne (Al-Baqarah: 255) and in these verses of Surah Al-Hashr. 

" Allah: there is no god but He " That is, He is the One besides Whom none else has the rank, position, attributes and powers of Godhead so that he may be worshiped and served as god.

" the Knower of the unseen and the manifest " That is, He knows whatever is hidden from the creatures as well as whatever is known and visible to them. Nothing of this universe is unknown to Him. He directly knows whatever has happened in the past, whatever exists at present and whatever will happen in the future : He does not stand in need of any means or medium of knowledge. 

" He is the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate " That is, He alone is the Being Whose mercy is limitless, which covers the whole universe and blesses and benefits everything a it. None else in the world is the bearer of such all-pervading, infinite mercy. The mercy of every other being, characterized by the ability of mercy, is partial and limited, and that quality too is not essentially its own, but bestowed by the Creator for a specific need and purpose. He has created the quality of mercy for some other creature. He has created it in order to make one creature a-means for the development and well-being of the other creature. This by itself is a proof that Allah's Mercy is infinite.

Yusuf Ali  Explanation: 

Here follows a passage of great sublimity, summing up the attributes of Allah. In this verse, we have the general attributes, which give us the fundamental basis on which we can form some idea of Allah. We start with the proposition that there is nothing else like Him. We think of His Unity; all the varying and conflicting forces in Creation are controlled by Him and look to Him, and we can never get a true idea of Him unless we understand the meaning of Unity. His knowledge extends to everything seen and unseen, present and future, near and far, in being and not in being: in fact these contrasts, which apply to our knowledge, do not apply to Him. His Grace and His Mercy are unbounded: see i. 1, and n. 19; and unless we realise these, we can have no true conception of our position in the working of His Will and Plan.

Muhammad Asad Explanation:

The term ash-shahadah (lit., "that which is [or "can be"] witnessed") is used in this and similar contexts as the exact antithesis of al-ghayb ("that which is beyond the reach of a created being's perception"). Thus, it circumscribes those aspects of reality which can be sensually or conceptually grasped by a created being.

Qur'an Wiki:

The rest of the surah is devoted to a long glorification of God, citing a number of His names and attributes. This serves as an aspect of the influence of the Qur'an on the universe. It is as if we see the universe as a person expressing this glorification with his mouth, and a vast kingdom echoing it in every corner. These attributes of God have clear effects on the very nature of the universe, its phenomena and interactions. As it offers this glorification, it testifies to the truth of these attributes and their effects.

"He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity," This imprints on our consciousness the truth of God's oneness in belief, worship, action and life conduct from the beginning of creation to its final end. On the basis of this oneness a whole code of living is based, regulating our way of thinking, feeling, behaviour, relations with the universe and its living creatures, as well as relations with people.

"Knower of the unseen and the witnessed." This divine attribute makes us clearly conscious of God's knowledge of everything, apparent or hidden. This awakes in our consciences the need to watch out, keeping God always in our thoughts, public and private. Thus, man will go about his life feeling that he is being watched by God and that he himself is on the watch for God's sake, realizing that he does not live alone, not even when he is in seclusion or locked alone with one other in private conversation. His actions will be coloured by this feeling that keeps him always on guard.

"He is the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful." Now a feeling of reassurance spreads within man's conscience as he feels the air of God's mercy spread over him. Feelings of awe and hope, fear and reassurance are well balanced within him. In the believer's concept, God does not chase His creatures, but watches them; He does not wish them harm, but loves that they should adhere to His guidance; He does not abandon them to struggle against evil without providing help for them.

Please listen to explanation of the ayat by eminent Muslim scholar Nouman Ali Khan:

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

You may refer to more Selected Verses from Sürah 59 Al Al-Ḥashr (The Gathering),  already published. You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

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Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully.

An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that:

• The plain translation has been taken from the Qur'ān officially published by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [1]
• The exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi. [2]  

In order to augment and add more explanation as already provided by [2], additional input has been interjected from following sources: 

• Towards Understanding the Quran
• Tafsir Ibn Khatir
• Muhammad Asad Translation
• Javed Ahmad Ghamidi / Al Mawrid
• Al-Quran, Yusuf Ali Translation
• Verse by Verse Qur'an Study Circle

In addition the references of  other sources which have been explored have also been given above. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites.

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99 Attributes of Allah: Al-ʿAzīz - The Exalted in Might and Power

Allāh in His al might is the Al-ʿAzīz " ٱلْعَزِيزُ " - The Exalted in Might and Power, The Almighty, and The Mighty - The Most Dignified and the Most Powerful.

The attribute means the Almighty the Exalted One. When addressing the Prophet Musa (Moses peace be upon him), Allah proclaims His Might in [Al Qur'an, Surah An Naml 27:9]:

يَا مُوسَىٰ إِنَّهُ أَنَا اللَّهُ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ

O Moses, indeed it is I - Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise." 

Al-`Aziz is the One Who Alone has all honour; He is never humiliated, nor is He ever wronged; neither imagination nor intellect can ever conceive Him. The root word of this Attribute is `izz, which means might, power, strength, victory, elevation, non-submission. 

وَلَهُ الۡكِبۡرِيَآءُ فِى السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالۡاَرۡضِ​ وَهُوَ الۡعَزِيۡزُ الۡحَكِيۡمُ‏  

"And to Him belongs greatness in the heavens and in the earth, and He is the Mighty, the Wise" (Quran, 45:37)

Al-ʿAzīz, the One who has created the entire universe, the heavens and the earth and has complete control over all of His creation. In fact He is incomparable and unparalleled. No one can stand in His way nor no one is like Him or wield power as He does. The One to Whom belongs might and honour in its entirety:

وَلِلّٰهِ جُنُوۡدُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالۡاَرۡضِ​ؕ وَكَانَ اللّٰهُ عَزِيۡزًا حَكِيۡمًا‏  

(48:7) To Allah belong the legions of the heavens and the earth. Allah is Most Mighty, Most Wise.

The above said verse wields the utmost power of Allah for He has all the legions of heaven and earth and can unleash those against those who disbelieve Him and ridicule His messengers and prophets. And this power of strength has been exhibited many times in the history when powerful people like Ad and Thamud vanished, leaving behind the traces of their mighty empires so that the coming generations may learn a lesson and be grateful to Allah, the Most Mighty.

Thus, Al-ʿAzīz is He Who cannot be overcome or in any way harmed, the One Who has no peer nor a similitude, Who is very much needed, Who is victorious and is never vanquished, the Mighty, the Omnipotent Who can never be reached.

And on the Day of Judgement, when fathers will disown their sons and friends disown their friend and when worldly deities whom one revered in their earthly life will disown them, then one will be standing all but himself in front of the most powerful and the Mightiest to be handed over his dossier. That will be the day when no one could save the sinners but Allah Himself whom the sinners denied in their lives. It would be Allah, the Al-ʿAzīz, whose mercy they will be seeking and who else could show mercy to them except Allah::

اِلَّا مَنۡ رَّحِمَ اللّٰهُ​ؕ اِنَّهٗ هُوَ الۡعَزِيۡزُ الرَّحِيۡمُ

(44:42) except those to whom Allah shows mercy. He is the Most Mighty, the Most Compassionate.

The above said verse of Surah 44. Ad Dukhan, portray the nature of the court that will be established on the Day of Decision. It will be a court where nobody’s help or support will help rescue any culprit nor have his sentence reduced. All powers will rest with the real Sovereign Whose decisions cannot be withheld from being enforced nor influenced by any power. It will entirely depend on His own discretion whether He forgives somebody mercifully, or awards him a lesser punishment. It indeed behooves Him to exercise justice mercifully and not mercilessly, but whatever decision He gives in any case, will be enforced entirely and completely. After this portrayal of the nature of the divine court, in the following few sentences it has been stated what will be the fate of those who will be found guilty in that court, and what will be conferred on those about whom it will be established that they had been refraining from Allah’s disobedience in the world out of fear of Him.

Often repeated at the end of the Quranic verses: {And He is Al-‘Aziz (the All-Mighty), the All-Wise}. God’s divine name “Al-‘Aziz” occurs in many Quranic verses, such as when Jesus said in the Quran: {If You punish them, they are Your slaves, and if You forgive them, verily, You, only You, are Al-Aziz (the All-Mighty), the All-Wise.} (Al-Ma’idah 5: 118)

Another verse is: {And His (Alone) is the Majesty in the heavens and the earth, and He (Alone) is Al-Aziz (the All-Mighty), the All-Wise.} (Al-Jathiyah 45: 37) And a third verse is: {They (the hypocrites) say: ‘If we return to Madinah, indeed the mightier will expel from it the less mighty.’ But ‘Izah (might, honor and power) belongs to Allah, to His Messenger and to the believers, but the hypocrites know not.} (Al-Munafiqun 63: 8)

May Allah forgive us and let us help other when we are in some sort of authoritative position and show mercy for we too seek mercy when we sin and err. May Allah help us all. Ameen.

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99 Attributes of Allah: Al-Muqsiṭ - The Equitable, The Requiter

Justice is the hallmark of any society and unless just and fair justice prevails, there would be chaos and usurping the rights of the weak and the poor. We always admire those judges who are fair and impartial in their decisions and it is they who are remembered. That is talking of just a society . But when it comes the the managing the affairs of the whole world, thee has to be am extreme degree of fairness and equity for if it is not there, the entire social system of the world would collapse.

It is none other than Allāh, the Al-Muqsiṭ   " ٱلْمُقْسِطُ " - The Equitable, The Requiter, The Just, who maintains that fairness and balanced justice. Although, the attribute Al-Muqsiṭ does not appear as such in he Qur'an, it has been derided from many verse like the one herein under form Surah 3. Al-i'Imran , verse 18: 

شَهِدَ اللّٰهُ اَنَّهٗ لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَۙ وَالۡمَلٰٓـئِكَةُ وَاُولُوا الۡعِلۡمِ قَآئِمًا ۢ بِالۡقِسۡطِ​ؕ لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَ الۡعَزِيۡزُ الۡحَكِيۡمُؕ‏

Allah [Himself] proffers evidence - and [so do] the angels and all who are endowed with knowledge - that there is no deity save Him, the Upholder of Equity: there is no deity save Him, the Almighty, the Truly Wise.

Here in this verse, there is a  testimony of the angels, based on their own observations, is that the Will of God alone reigns supreme in the universe, and they turn to Him alone in the governance of the heavens and the earth. Moreover, all creatures possessing knowledge of reality have testified, unanimously, that no one except the One True God reigns and rules over the universe, and that He reins the universe with balanced justice for everyone. 

That is it is Allāh, the Al-Muqsiṭ, Who deals with everyone according to a system. He rescues the oppressed and imparts justice so that they cannot be oppressed anymore. Glory to Him, Who has said,"... and if you judge, then judge between them with equity; surely Allah loves those who judge equitably" (Qur’an, 5:42).

This attribute is from the root q-s-t  which in classical Arabic means: (1) to act justly, equitably, (2) to do away with injustice, (3) to establish an equitable balance.

Meanings of variations of this Attribute's root word is qist, equity or fairness, are as follows: qasata means implemented justice; qasata means became inequitable or unfair; qasit is an unfair or inequitable person, an oppressor; muqsit is one who is fair in his judgment or decision, and qist means share, lot, or portion of something. Qasitoon is plural: they are those who deviate from justice and about whom the Almighty says, "As to the deviators, they are the fuel of hell" (Qur’an, 72:15).

Qist means the implementing of justice by taking what one unlawfully has acquired and giving it back to its lawful owner. Iqsat means that one is given his own lawful share which someone else has unlawfully taken [forcefully or otherwise]; it is also called insaf, carrying out equity. Qasata means someone became inequitable, and aqsata means that he became fair and just. [3]

In verse 42, Surah Surah 5. Al-Maida, the upholding of justice has been stressed by Allah and that He loves who are just:

سَمّٰعُوۡنَ لِلۡكَذِبِ اَ كّٰلُوۡنَ لِلسُّحۡتِ​ؕ فَاِنۡ جَآءُوۡكَ فَاحۡكُمۡ بَيۡنَهُمۡ اَوۡ اَعۡرِضۡ عَنۡهُمۡ​ ۚ وَاِنۡ تُعۡرِضۡ عَنۡهُمۡ فَلَنۡ يَّضُرُّوۡكَ شَيۡـئًـا​ ؕ وَاِنۡ حَكَمۡتَ فَاحۡكُمۡ بَيۡنَهُمۡ بِالۡقِسۡطِ​ ؕ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ يُحِبُّ الۡمُقۡسِطِيۡنَ‏ 

They are listeners of falsehood and greedy devourers of unlawful earnings.69 If they come to you you may either judge between them or turn away from them. And were you to turn away from them they shall not be able to harm you; and were you to judge between them judge with justice. Surely Allah loves the just.

In the verse above is the pointed reference made to judges and jurisconsults who accept false evidence and invent reports in order to issue verdicts contrary to justice and in favour of either those who bribe them or with whom their illegitimate interests lie.

Thus we see it is the justice which has been stressed even when own kith and kin may be at fault. For Allah, the Al-Muqsit Himself is fair and equitable in all His decisions and decrees, Who deals with everyone according to a system. He ensures a balanced approach to deal with the mankind and His administration of the universe. There are people who argue that if He is just then why there are disharmony in the world? Why one place gets more rain and keep the lands futile, while many other places turn barren and into deserts as these are deprived of even a droplet of rain. For them the simple answer is that this is Allah's way of keeping a balance to test those in hardships whether they still remain steadfast or the ones who have His bounties. Many thriving empires faded away when they did injustices and witnesses lied for a few pennies. But at the same time, many small dwellers rose to power for they remained steadfast and did not transgress. 

Alhamdolillah " الحمد لله ", with this post, the entire series of posts on 99 Attributes of Allah stands completed today. May Allah help us to seek guidance rom His many attributes and to emulate these qualities while dealing with others. For example, if Allah ensures a balanced justice and commands His prophets and servants to uphold justice, we should too be fair in our dealings and let not any man grieves by our unjust behavior. We should specially be watchful for our dealings with respect to the rights of the orphans and if made their guardians must ensure that all that had been left by their fathers are given back to them. Tis also goes without saying that our leaders should respect the public money and resources and not squander these away for personal growth, lust and for opposing their opponents. 

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99 Attributes of Allāh: Al-Mu'īd: The Restorer, The Re-Creator

Allāh is the Creator - The Al Khaliq (الخالق) and Al-Mubdi' (المبدئ - the Starter) of the entire universe and humanity. But all that He has created is time barred for a day will come when every living being will perish and lost in the dust. And then on the Day of Resurrections, He with His infinite powers will resurrect and restore all the living beings to be answerable for their deeds in their earthly life - for He is The  Al-Mu'īd "ٱلْمُعِيدُ " - The Restorer, The Re-Creator: The One Who Brings Back All.

Although, the attribute The  Al-Mu'īd "ٱلْمُعِيدُ "  has not been specifically mentioned in the Qur'an, it has been derived from many verses of Qur'an wherein Allah says that IF He has the capability to create a thing, isn't it easier for Him to recreate the same or restore it after has disintegrated. Herein under are some examples from Qur'an:

Surah 10. Yunus verse 34: 

قُلۡ هَلۡ مِنۡ شُرَكَآئِكُمۡ مَّنۡ يَّبۡدَؤُا الۡخَـلۡقَ ثُمَّ يُعِيۡدُهٗ​ ؕ قُلِ اللّٰهُ يَـبۡدَؤُا الۡخَـلۡقَ ثُمَّ يُعِيۡدُهٗ​ؕ فَاَنّٰى تُؤۡفَكُوۡنَ‏ 

Ask them: 'Is there any among those whom you associate with Allah in His divinity who brings about the creation of all beings in the first instance and will then repeat it?' Tell them: 'It is Allah Who brings about the creation of all beings and will then repeat it. How are you, then, being misled?

 This question has been posed to bring home to them the folly of the doctrine of shirk. The argument is this: When Allah originates the creation and has the power to bring it back again, where do the gods you have set up come in? If you think a little, you yourselves will realize that there is no room for anyone in the universe for any claim or title to your reverence or worship or servitude.

Surah 27. An-Naml verse 64:

اَمَّنۡ يَّبۡدَؤُا الۡخَـلۡقَ ثُمَّ يُعِيۡدُهٗ وَمَنۡ يَّرۡزُقُكُمۡ مِّنَ السَّمَآءِ وَالۡاَرۡضِ​ؕ ءَاِلٰـهٌ مَّعَ اللّٰهِ​ؕ قُلۡ هَاتُوۡا بُرۡهَانَكُمۡ اِنۡ كُنۡتُمۡ صٰدِقِيۡنَ‏ 

Who is it Who creates in the first instance and then repeats it? Who is it Who provides you with sustenance from the heavens and the earth?81 Is there any god associated with Allah (in these tasks)? Say: "Bring forth your evidence, if you are truthful.

Surah 29. Al-Ankabut verse 19:

اَوَلَمۡ يَرَوۡا كَيۡفَ يُبۡدِئُ اللّٰهُ الۡخَـلۡقَ ثُمَّ يُعِيۡدُهٗ ؕ اِنَّ ذٰ لِكَ عَلَى اللّٰهِ يَسِيۡرٌ‏ 

Have they never observed how Allah creates for the first time and then repeats it? Indeed (to repeat the creation of a thing) is even easier for Allah (than creating it for the first time).

Surah 85. Al-Buruj verse 13:

اِنَّهٗ هُوَ يُبۡدِئُ وَيُعِيۡدُ​ ۚ‏ 

He it is Who creates for the first time and He it is Who will create again,

Linguistically, the root word of this Attribute means: to return, to go back. We supplicate thus: "Lord! We plead to You to grant us a return to Your House," that is, to go back to the Ka`ba after having visited it or after having been there.

As mentioned before in the beginning, Al-Mubdi' (the Beginner) and Al-Mu'īd (the Restorer) are two opposite attributes. That is He is the one Who initially bestows the existence of everything, specially the living beings, and when this origination is not preceded by something like it, it is called a beginning; but when it is preceded by something like it, then it is called restoration - that is all things began with Him and are restored to Him; began in Him and in Him are restored.

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99 Attributes of Allah: Al-Mudhill - The Degrader

Most of the attributes of Allāh are expressive of His infinite mercy and benevolence to the mankind, for He loves His creations and ensures everyone gets a fare share of His love and mercy. HE gives to those who believe in Him and even to those who do not believe in Him.. But when theose who transgress the limits of disobedience, Allāh in His al might is the Al-Mudhill " ٱلْمُذِلُّ " - The Degrader, The Humiliator, The Giver of Dishonor, the Giver of Disgrace

قُلِ اللّٰهُمَّ مٰلِكَ الۡمُلۡكِ تُؤۡتِى الۡمُلۡكَ مَنۡ تَشَآءُ وَتَنۡزِعُ الۡمُلۡكَ مِمَّنۡ تَشَآءُ وَتُعِزُّ مَنۡ تَشَآءُ وَتُذِلُّ مَنۡ تَشَآءُ​ ؕ بِيَدِكَ الۡخَيۡرُ​ؕ اِنَّكَ عَلٰى كُلِّ شَىۡءٍ قَدِيۡرٌ‏ 

(3:26) Say: 'O Allah, Lord of all dominion! You give dominion to whom You will, and take away dominion from whom You will, and You exalt whom You will, and abase whom You will. In Your Hand is all good. Surely You are All-Powerful.

Although the attribute  Mudhill is not specifically used as one of the attributes of  Allāh in the Qur'ān, it has been derived from the 26th verse of Surah 3. Al-i'Imran quoted above. The word is from the root dh-l-l which  classical Arabic means to be inglorious, abased, humble. According to Classical Arabic definitions, Mudhill is an intensive epithet which denotes exceeding lowness or baseness.

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُحَادُّونَ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ أُولَٰئِكَ فِي الْأَذَلِّينَ 

"Those who oppose Allah and His Prophet shall be (herded) among the most abased" (Quran, 58:20).

As long as His mercy prevails, all goes well, but when people  do not listen to His prophets who have been given Divine guidance to show the path of eternal truth, and humiliates them, then Allah's wisdom produces circumstances of humiliation and disgrace. Remember what happened to people of Prophet Lut (Lot, peace be upon him) when they transgressed and openly resorted to homosexuality and were even after the two beautiful guests (in fact angels sent as the last test for them). And when despite Prophet Lut's efforts to spare his guests, the wrath of Allah befell on them, saving the prophet and a few of his followers. Even Prophet Lut's wife also burnt alive for she secretly sided with her people.

In Surat al-A`raf it is mentioned: "(As for) those who took the calf (for a god), surely wrath from their Lord and disgrace in the life of this world shall overtake them" (Quran, 7:152).

The ruins of people of Ad and Thamud are but few reminders for the mankind as long as this world lives of the fate of the disbelievers and transgressors upon whom wrath of Allah befell and they obliterated forever.

Mudhill (degrader) is similar to, but much more intensive and unpleasant than, Al-Khafid (الخافض) (humbler). And Mudhill (dishonorer) is the opposite of Al-Mu'izz (المعز) (honourer).

May Allāh save us from His wrath and let us not be ever humiliated by disobeying Him. Aameen

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