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
the tranquil depths of inner peace, and the only source of such inner peace is the One known as
as-Salâm.
According to Râghib the word Islam, which arises form this same s-l-m root, means to enter into
salm... which means to enter into peace, or to enter into wholeness. That is, the word Islam means
to be at peace with or reconciled with the ways and decrees of Allâh, and is often described as
self-resignation, surrender or submission to the will of Allâh.
(Also written as al-salam, as-salam, al-salaam, as-salaam, the Source of Peace: ya salam, ya
salaam)
6. Al-Mu’min-The One with Faith, The Faithful, The Trusted, Giver Of Peace, The Remover of
Fear, The Giver of Tranquility, The Source of Faith
The Guardian of Faith. He who awakens the light of faith in our hearts. He protects and comforts
those who shelter with Him.The One who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him. And He
witnessed for His believers that they are truthful in their belief that no one is God but Him.
YA MU'MINU: O Guardian of Faith! If we repeat this constantly, the Exalted Lord will make us safe
against the evil of the foe.
Whoever says this name 630 Times in time of fear, Allah will protect him from all calamities,
mishaps and losses. If anyone writes it (on paper or by engraving it on a silver ring) and keeps it
with him (as ta'weez), his physical and spiritual safety will remain the responsibility of Allah. If a
person is suffering from any kind of terror he should read this name 630 times his terror will be
vanished at the moment.
The One who faithfully bestows the gifts of peace, safety and security.
The One who grants freedom from fear.
The One who illuminates the heart with faith. The One who is most trustworthy.
From the root â-m-n which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to be secure, safe, free from fear
to be quiet, tranquil
to grant protection, safeguard
to be trusted, trustworthy
to believe in
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 59:23
The word îmân, often simply translated simply as faith or belief, comes from this same â-m-n root,
and could well be translated as has been granted peace and security.
The word âmîn, often translated simply as amen, also comes from this same â-m-n root, and could
be translated as in this we trust or in this we are free from fear.
The root â-m-n root is also the original source of the name al-Muhaymin (the protector).
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