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 />
"The Best <strong>of</strong> Guardians (hâfiz) is <strong>Allah</strong>." (12:64)<br />
"Your Lord is <strong>the</strong> Preserver (hafîz) <strong>of</strong> all things." (34:21)<br />
Ar-Raqîb: The Watchful<br />
He observes men so that nothing escapes him or is Hidden from Him. The Guardian, Keeper,<br />
Watcher, Vigilant Observer.<br />
Ar-Raqib is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />
"<strong>Allah</strong> is watchful over all things." (33:52)<br />
Al-Hakîm: The All-Wise<br />
Wise, <strong>the</strong> One who knows <strong>and</strong> acts well. Whatever He does is free defect <strong>and</strong> imperfection. It is<br />
one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> attributes <strong>of</strong> action. <strong>Allah</strong> is free <strong>of</strong> any unsoundness. From <strong>the</strong> root <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> verb comes<br />
<strong>the</strong> noun hakama, a curb bridle used for a horse <strong>to</strong> prevent it from running without direction.<br />
Wisdom is called hikma because it prevents <strong>the</strong> person who has it from being rash <strong>and</strong> ignorant.<br />
Al-Hakim is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />
"If all <strong>the</strong> trees on earth were pens <strong>and</strong> all <strong>the</strong> sea, with seven more seas besides,<br />
was ink <strong>Allah</strong>'s words still would not run dry. <strong>Allah</strong> is Almighty, All-Wise." (31:26)<br />
At-Tabîb: The True Physician<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>r or judge.<br />
A man said, "I am a physician," <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Prophet, may <strong>Allah</strong> bless him <strong>and</strong> grant him<br />
peace, said, "<strong>Allah</strong> is <strong>the</strong> True Physician. Ra<strong>the</strong>r you are a compassionate man. Her<br />
physician is <strong>the</strong> one who created her." (Abu Dawud)<br />
Al-Qarîb: The Near<br />
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