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 One who is eternally giving, even unto those who may not seem (to us) to be deserving.
From the root k-r-m which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to be noble, grand, high minded
to be generous, giving, beneficent
to be highly esteemed, honored, prized, valued
to be excellent, precious, valuable, rare
to be productive, fruitful
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 82:6
(also written as al-karim, al-kareem, the Most Generous: ya karim, ya kareem)
43. Ar-Raqib- The Watchful, The All-Observing, The Witness,, Watcher -The Caretaker
The Watchful. He who watches vigilantly over the whole universe,all things being subject to His
control.The One that nothing is absent from Him. Hence it‘s meaning is related to the attribute of
Knowledge.
YA RAQIBU: O Watchful One! Allah's protection is assured to those who invoke this Name seven
times, over themselves, their children, their families and their property.Anyone who desires that
his fanily and wealth be protected from destruction and calamities should repeat this Ism each day
7 times and blow on them. He should also continue reading at all times so as to remain safeguarded
at all times. Any person who reads this name 7 times for his family members God will always
prevent them with all the mishappenings.
The One who watches all things. The One who is the ever vigilant witness.
The One from whose observation nothing is hidden. The One who observes all thoughts, deeds and
feelings.
From the root r-q-b which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to look, watch, be vigilant
to expect, anticipate, await
to keep an eye on, detect, observe
to be mindful of
to be a spy, scout, observer
to regard, hold in consideration, respect
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 4:1
Related names:
Raqîb refers to the One who has the attribute of watchfulness.
Wakîl refers to the One who is the trusted administrator.
Hafîz refers to the One who protects and preserves.
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