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
Generous and totally lacking in avarice. He gives without being asked to preserve the person from
the igominy of asking, He gives what is proper to whom it is proper.
"This is because I am Magnanimous, Exalted, I do whatever I wish. My gift is nothing
but My command." (at-Tirmidhi)
Al-Wasi': The All-Encompassing
The Wide-reaching large, vast, spacious. According to at-Tabari, it means vast of bounty, generous,
The Vast who englobes all, or the Rich. He gives His slaves expanse in their deen and does not
oblige them to so something which is beyond their capacity. It is said that "Encompassing" means
that His knowledge encompasses everything, the Generous whose giving encompasses everything It
is said that His forgiveness is vast. It is said that He is gracious to His slaves and has no need of
their actions.
Al-Wasi' is one of the Ninety-Nine Names.
"The metaphor of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah is that of a
grain which produces seven ears; in every ear there are a hundred grains. Allah
gives such multiplied increase to whoever He wills. Allah is All-Encompassing, All-
Knowing." (2:260)
Al-Mujîb: The Quick to Respond
The One who answers prayers with gifts and acceptance, The One who responds to prayers.
Al-Mujib is one of the Ninety-Nine Names.
"So ask His forgiveness and then turn in repentance to Him. My Lord is Close and
Quick to Respond." (11:61)
Qâdî'l-Hajât: The One who satisfies needs
Al-Mughîth, Al-Ghiyâth: Succour
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