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 />
From <strong>the</strong> root f-t-h which has <strong>the</strong> following classical Arabic connotations<br />
<strong>to</strong> open, unlock, unfold<br />
<strong>to</strong> make vic<strong>to</strong>rious<br />
<strong>to</strong> reveal, inform, explain, make clear<br />
<strong>to</strong> judge, decide<br />
<strong>to</strong> grant, permit<br />
This name is used in <strong>the</strong> Qur'ân. For example, see 34:26<br />
The name <strong>of</strong> first chapter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Qur'ân, al-Fâtiha, is based on this same root, <strong>and</strong> is generally<br />
translated as The Opener, or The Opening.<br />
The Arabic word miftâhî, translated as key, meaning that which opens or unlocks, is also based on<br />
this same root.<br />
(Also written as al-fattah, al-fattaah, <strong>the</strong> Opener, <strong>the</strong> Revealer: ya fattah, ya fattaah)<br />
19. Al-’Alim-The all Knowing, <strong>the</strong> Omniscient, The All-Knowing<br />
The All-Knowing. He who has full knowledge <strong>of</strong> all things.The Knowledgeable; The One nothing is<br />
absent from His knowledge.<br />
YA 'ALIMU: O All-Knowing One! Our hearts are illumined by invocation <strong>of</strong> this glorious Name, <strong>and</strong><br />
many qualities <strong>of</strong> light shine from within us. Anyone who recites this Ism abundantly, <strong>Allah</strong> will<br />
open for him <strong>the</strong> gates <strong>of</strong> knowledge <strong>and</strong> wisdom. Moreover, his heart will be filled with <strong>the</strong><br />
Ma'rifah (cognizance) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>. AL-ALEEM If a person reads this name as much as he can God will<br />
open <strong>the</strong> learning door <strong>to</strong> him.<br />
The One who comprehends everything. The One who is intuitively aware <strong>of</strong> all things, even before<br />
<strong>the</strong>y happen.<br />
The One who knows with certainty. The One whose knowledge <strong>of</strong> past, present <strong>and</strong> future is deeply<br />
rooted <strong>and</strong> complete in all respects.<br />
One from whom no knowledge is concealed. The One who is aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> complete details <strong>of</strong> all<br />
matters. The Omniscient One.<br />
From <strong>the</strong> root 'a-l-m which has <strong>the</strong> following classical Arabic connotations:<br />
<strong>to</strong> have knowledge, be cognizant, be certain<br />
<strong>to</strong> be aware, thoroughly informed<br />
<strong>to</strong> be find out, ga<strong>the</strong>r information<br />
<strong>to</strong> have intuitive knowledge<br />
<strong>to</strong> have firmly rooted knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> minute particulars<br />
<strong>to</strong> act according <strong>to</strong> knowledge<br />
This name is used in <strong>the</strong> Qur'ân. For example, see 2:32<br />
Related names:<br />
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