Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam

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and the root k-r-m which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to be noble, high minded, generous
to be highly esteemed, honored, prized, valued
to be excellent, precious, valuable, rare
to be productive, fruitful, bountiful
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 55:27
Though certain benefits and gifts may arrive through human hands, one must offer all praise and
honor to the True Source from which all blessings come, the One who is the Lord of Majesty and
Bounty.
The Beautiful Names al-Jalîl and al-Karîm are also derived from these same two roots. The words
jalâl (glory) and ikrâm (generosity) are verbal nouns, while jalîl (glorious) and karîm (generous) are
adjectives.
The demonstrative pronoun Dhû literally means with, in, on, or of, but in this phrase from the
Qur'ân it is often translated as Lord of, Owner of, or Possessor of.
Note that Dhû is pronounced thoo.
The name is sometimes also written as Dhal-Jalâli wal-Ikrâm.
(Also written as dhul jalali wal ikram, dhal jalali wal ikram, the Lord of Majesty and Bounty: ya dhul
jalali wal ikram, ya dhal jalali wal ikram)
86. Al-Muqsit- The Most Equitable, The Just
The Equitable. He who does everything with proper balance and harmony.The One who is Just in
His judgment.
YA MUQSITU: O Equitable One! Frequent invocation of this Name gives protection from the mischief
of the devil. One who recites this ism daily with constancy, Allah will protect him from evil doubts
created by the shayton (evil). If it is read 700 times for a purpose, it will be acquired Insha-Allah.
Any person who reads this name for a certain reason 700 times his prayer will be fullfilled.
The One who is most equitable and just. The One whose ways are balanced and just.
The One who establishes justice. The One who creates harmony and balance.
The One who does away with injustice. The One who leads mankind to justice and harmony.
From the root q-s-t which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to act justly, equitably
to do away with injustice
to establish an equitable balance
The name Muqsit is not specifically used as a Beautiful Name in the Qur'ân.
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