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 />
Near.<br />
"If My slaves ask you about Me, I am near. I answer <strong>the</strong> call <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> caller when he<br />
calls on Me. (2:185)<br />
"So ask His forgiveness <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n turn in repentance <strong>to</strong> Him. My Lord is Close <strong>and</strong><br />
Quick <strong>to</strong> Respond." (11:60)<br />
The Divine <strong>Names</strong> Related <strong>to</strong> Creation<br />
Al-Khâliq, Al-Khallâq: The Crea<strong>to</strong>r<br />
He who has <strong>the</strong> power <strong>to</strong> give existence <strong>to</strong> creatures; He who brings in<strong>to</strong> existence according <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
proper measure or proportion; <strong>the</strong> Origina<strong>to</strong>r, not after any pre-existing likeness; or He who<br />
brought things in<strong>to</strong> existence after <strong>the</strong>y had not been in existence.<br />
Khallâq is <strong>the</strong> Master Crea<strong>to</strong>r, or <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> many creatures.<br />
Al-Khaliq is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />
"<strong>Allah</strong> is He who created <strong>the</strong> heavens <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth <strong>and</strong> everything between <strong>the</strong>m<br />
in six days <strong>the</strong>n established Himself firmly upon <strong>the</strong> Throne." (32:3)<br />
"Does He who created <strong>the</strong> heavens <strong>and</strong> earth not have <strong>the</strong> power <strong>to</strong> create <strong>the</strong><br />
same again? Yes indeed! He is <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> All-Knowing." (36:80)<br />
"Your Lord creates <strong>and</strong> chooses whatever He wills. The choice is not <strong>the</strong>irs." (28:68)<br />
"Your Lord, He is <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r (Khallâq), <strong>the</strong> All-Knowing." (15:86)<br />
Al-Bâri': The Maker<br />
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