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 />
knowing, or sometimes merciful, gracious, answering <strong>the</strong> prayer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> one who prays, mindful <strong>and</strong><br />
considerate. One who goes <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> utmost <strong>to</strong> inquire about someone's state <strong>and</strong> is extremely<br />
solici<strong>to</strong>us about his needs. He grants us guidance <strong>to</strong> worshi <strong>of</strong> Him.<br />
"He said, 'Peace be upon you. I will ask my Lord <strong>to</strong> forgive you. He has always<br />
honoured me." (19:47)<br />
Al-Kâshif ad-Durr: He Who Removes Harm<br />
"But when He removes <strong>the</strong> harm from you, a group <strong>of</strong> you associate o<strong>the</strong>rs with<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir Lord." (16:54)<br />
"We responded <strong>to</strong> him <strong>and</strong> removed from him <strong>the</strong> harm which was afflicting him <strong>and</strong><br />
res<strong>to</strong>red his family <strong>to</strong> him <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> same again with <strong>the</strong>m, as a mercy direct from Us<br />
<strong>and</strong> a Reminder <strong>to</strong> all worshippers." (21:84)<br />
The Divine <strong>Names</strong> Related <strong>to</strong> Generosity<br />
Ar-Râziq, Ar-Razzâq: The Provider<br />
The one who provides nourishment <strong>and</strong> means <strong>of</strong> subsistence; <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> provisions; outwardly<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> body <strong>and</strong> inwardly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> heart in <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> gnoses.<br />
Ar-Razzaq is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />
"Say: "My Lord exp<strong>and</strong>s <strong>the</strong> provision <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> His slaves He wills or restricts it. But<br />
anything you expend will be replaced by Him. He is <strong>the</strong> best <strong>of</strong> Providers (râziq)."<br />
(34:39)<br />
"So that <strong>Allah</strong> can reward <strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong> best <strong>of</strong> what <strong>the</strong>y did <strong>and</strong> give <strong>the</strong>m more<br />
<strong>and</strong> more from His unbounded favour. <strong>Allah</strong> provides for anyone He wills without<br />
reckoning." (24:38)<br />
"Truly <strong>Allah</strong>, He is <strong>the</strong> Provider (razzâq),<strong>the</strong> Possessor <strong>of</strong> Strength, <strong>the</strong> Sure."<br />
(51:58)<br />
Al-Mughnî: The Enricher<br />
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