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Collected by Muhammad Sajad Ali - webmaster – www.deen<strong>islam</strong>.co.uk - 10 th December 2009<br />

The words hakam <strong>and</strong> hakîm both arise from <strong>the</strong> same h-k-m root, but hakam is a verbal noun<br />

which emphasizes <strong>the</strong> delivery <strong>of</strong> justice, while hakîm is a noun which indicates <strong>the</strong> essential<br />

nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> possessor <strong>of</strong> wisdom.<br />

(Also written as al-hakim, al-hakeem, al-hakiim, <strong>the</strong> Most Wise: ya hakim, ya hakeem, ya hakiim)<br />

47. Al-Wadud-The Most Loving, The Most Affectionate, The Beloved, The Loving-Kindness<br />

The Loving. He who loves His good servants, <strong>and</strong> bes<strong>to</strong>ws his compassion upon <strong>the</strong>m. He alone<br />

deserves <strong>to</strong> be loved <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> be gained as a friend<br />

YA WADUDU: O Loving One! Any misunderst<strong>and</strong>ing between two people will be removed, if one <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>m invokes this glorious Name one thous<strong>and</strong> times over some food, <strong>the</strong>n gives it <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong><br />

eat. Anyone who repeats this Ism 1000 time <strong>and</strong> blows on food, <strong>and</strong> such food consumed by him <strong>and</strong><br />

his wife <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>rm <strong>the</strong>ir differences <strong>and</strong> disputes will soon be settled <strong>and</strong> strong bond <strong>of</strong> love <strong>and</strong><br />

affection will result between <strong>the</strong> spouses Insha-<strong>Allah</strong>. Any person who reads this name 1000 on a<br />

food <strong>and</strong> eats it with her wife <strong>the</strong>n God will remove all <strong>the</strong> tentions <strong>and</strong> fights between husb<strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>and</strong> wife.<br />

The One who loves. The One who is <strong>the</strong> source <strong>of</strong> all love <strong>and</strong> loving-kindness.<br />

The One Love. The One who is most affectionate. The Beloved.<br />

The One who is deserving <strong>of</strong> all love <strong>and</strong> affection. The One who is <strong>the</strong> goal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> highest love.<br />

From <strong>the</strong> root w-d-d which has <strong>the</strong> following classical Arabic connotations:<br />

<strong>to</strong> love<br />

<strong>to</strong> be affectionate<br />

<strong>to</strong> long for, <strong>to</strong> desire, <strong>to</strong> wish for<br />

This name is used in <strong>the</strong> Qur'ân. For example, see 85:14<br />

(Also written as al-wadud, al-wadood, <strong>the</strong> Most Loving: ya wadud, ya wadood)<br />

48. Al-Majid-The All-Glorious, The Glorious <strong>and</strong> Majestic, The Most Honorable <strong>and</strong> Praiseworthy<br />

The Glorious. He whose glory is most great <strong>and</strong> most high. The One who is with perfect Power, High<br />

Status, Compassion, Generosity <strong>and</strong> Kindness. Most Venerable<br />

YA MAJIDU: O Glorious One! Those who constantly invoke this Name will always be eminent.Anyone<br />

who has contracted a fatal disease such as pox, leprosy etc., Should fast on <strong>the</strong> 13th <strong>and</strong> 15th <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> lunar month <strong>and</strong> after breaking fast repeat this Ism pr<strong>of</strong>usely <strong>and</strong> blow in water <strong>and</strong> drink such<br />

water. He will soon be cured Insha-<strong>Allah</strong>. Any person is in an unhealthy stage he should keep <strong>the</strong><br />

fasts o f 13,14 <strong>and</strong> 15 <strong>and</strong> after <strong>the</strong> iftar read this name as much as he can God will give him good<br />

health.<br />

49. Al-Ba’ith-The Resurrec<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> Raiser from death, The Awakener, The Dispatcher<br />

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