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 />
The Subduer. He who dominates all things, <strong>and</strong> prevails upon <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> do whatever He wills. One<br />
Who Has Control Over All Things, The Subduer who has <strong>the</strong> perfect Power <strong>and</strong> is not unable over<br />
anything.<br />
YA QAHHARU: O Subduer! This invocation helps one <strong>to</strong> subdue <strong>the</strong> desires <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> flesh, ridding <strong>the</strong><br />
heart <strong>of</strong> worldly attachment <strong>and</strong> leading <strong>to</strong> inner peace. The recitation <strong>of</strong> this Name also affords<br />
protection against cruel injustice.<br />
One who is fully inclined <strong>to</strong>wards this world should say this Ism continuously; If <strong>Allah</strong> wills, he will<br />
be freed from <strong>the</strong> love <strong>of</strong> this world <strong>and</strong>, instead, <strong>Allah</strong>'s love will become inborn in his heart. Any<br />
person who is despartily involved in <strong>the</strong> worldly things reads this name as much as he can God will<br />
remove <strong>the</strong> love for <strong>the</strong> world <strong>and</strong> produce his love in his heart.<br />
The One who prevails over all <strong>of</strong> creation. The One who overcomes all obstacles.<br />
The One who is vic<strong>to</strong>rious over any opposition. The One whose will is irresistible.<br />
The One who is dominant. The Ever-Dominating One.<br />
The One who is master <strong>of</strong> all. The One <strong>to</strong> whom all submit.<br />
From <strong>the</strong> root q-h-r which has <strong>the</strong> following classical Arabic connotations:<br />
<strong>to</strong> overcome, conquer<br />
<strong>to</strong> overpower, master<br />
<strong>to</strong> dominate over, prevail<br />
<strong>to</strong> subdue, subjugate,<br />
<strong>to</strong> compel against one's wishes<br />
This name is used in <strong>the</strong> Qur'ân. For example, see 39:4<br />
The names Qahhâr (ever-dominating, overpowering) <strong>and</strong> Latîf (subtle, refined) are sometimes used<br />
<strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> honor <strong>and</strong> appreciate <strong>the</strong> opposing, yet complementary, ways <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> One.<br />
Related names:<br />
Qawî - Strong - <strong>the</strong> One who is all-mighty <strong>and</strong> possesses inexhaustible strength.<br />
Matîn - Firm - <strong>the</strong> One whose nature it is <strong>to</strong> be firm, determined <strong>and</strong> steadfast.<br />
Qahhâr - Domina<strong>to</strong>r - <strong>the</strong> One who dominates, conquers, overpowers<br />
Muqtadir - Determiner - <strong>the</strong> One who uses supreme power <strong>to</strong> enforce whatever Divine wisdom<br />
decrees or decides.<br />
(Also written as al-qahhar, al-qahhaar, <strong>the</strong> Conqueror: ya qahhar, ya qahhaar,)<br />
16. Al-Wahhab, <strong>the</strong> Bes<strong>to</strong>wer, The Donor,The Most Liberal Bes<strong>to</strong>wer, The Great Giver, The<br />
Giver <strong>of</strong> Gifts<br />
The Bes<strong>to</strong>wer. He who constantly bes<strong>to</strong>ws blessings <strong>of</strong> every kind. The Giver Of All Things, The One<br />
who is Generous in giving plenty without any return.<br />
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