Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam
Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam
Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam
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Collected by Muhammad Sajad Ali - webmaster – www.deen<strong>islam</strong>.co.uk - 10 th December 2009<br />
"They denied every one <strong>of</strong> Our Signs. So We seized <strong>the</strong>m with <strong>the</strong> seizing <strong>of</strong> One<br />
who is Almighty, All-Powerful (muqtadir)." (54:42)<br />
Al-Qawi, Dhu'l-Quwwa: The All-Strong, The Possessor <strong>of</strong> Strength<br />
Strong. It is ei<strong>the</strong>r an equivalent <strong>of</strong> qadir, or qawî has a stronger meaning. He possesses <strong>the</strong><br />
plenitude <strong>and</strong> perfection <strong>of</strong> power.<br />
Al-Qawi is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />
"<strong>Allah</strong> will certainly help those who help Him. <strong>Allah</strong> is All-Strong, Almighty." (22:38)<br />
"He is <strong>the</strong> Most Strong, <strong>the</strong> Mighty." (42:18)<br />
"Truly <strong>Allah</strong>, He is <strong>the</strong> Provider, <strong>the</strong> Possessor <strong>of</strong> Strength, <strong>the</strong> Sure." (51:58)<br />
Al-Matîn: The Sure<br />
The Firm, Strong in power, firm in His possession <strong>of</strong> strength <strong>and</strong> able <strong>to</strong> enforce His Will. His power<br />
is perfect <strong>and</strong> unrestricted.<br />
Al-Matin is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />
"Truly <strong>Allah</strong>, He is <strong>the</strong> Provider, <strong>the</strong> Possessor <strong>of</strong> Strength, <strong>the</strong> Sure." (51:58)<br />
Ash-Shadîd: The Severe<br />
Harsh, severe, inexorable.<br />
"Your Lord has forgiveness for people for <strong>the</strong>ir wrongdoing; but your Lord is also<br />
severe in retribution." (13:7)<br />
"Yet still <strong>the</strong>y argue about <strong>Allah</strong> when He is inexorable in His power!" (13:13)<br />
Al-Qâhir; Al-Qahhâr: The Absolute Master, All-Conquering<br />
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