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

Collected by Muhammad Sajad Ali - webmaster – www.deenislam.co.uk - 10 th December 2009
"Then you will all return to Me, and I will judge between you regarding the things
about which you differed." (3:55)
Al-Fattâh, Al-Fâtih: The Just Decider, The Opener
The Judge, the Conquerer, who opens what is closed between the two adversaries, i.e. decides
between them. Also opening His goodness and mercy, the One who gives victory.
Al-Fattah is one of the Ninety-Nine Names.
"Our Lord will bring us all together and then will judge between us with the truth.
He is the Just Decider, the All-Knowing." (34:26)
"Any mercy Allah opens up to people, no one can withhold." (35:2)
Ad-Dayyân: The Requiter
The Judge, one who demands the accounts, retribution. He does not neglect any deed, but requites
it properly.
The Prophet said, "Allah will collect His slaves and He will call to them in a voice
that those who are far away will hear just as clearly as those who are close at
hand: 'I am the King, the Requiter!'" (Al-Bukhari)
Ash-Shakûr; Ash-Shâkir: The Ever-Thankful
The Rewarder of Thankfulness. He repays people for their good actions. He gives a large reward for
few works; He in whose estimation few works performed by His slaves increase and who multiplies
His rewards to them.
Ash-Shakur is one of the Ninety-Nine Names.
"He will pay them their wage in full and give them more from His unbounded
favour. He is Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Thankful." (35:30)
Al-Muntaqim: The Exactor of Revenge
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