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Names and Attributes of Allah

Names and Attributes of Allah

 Many names and attributes of Allah have been mentioned in the Qur'an.

 "He is Allah, besides whom there is no god. He has know­ledge of everything, whether perceptible or imperceptible. He is the Beneficent, the Merciful. He is Allah, besides whom there is no god, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, the Giver of peace, the Keeper of faith, the Supreme, the Mighty one, the All powerful and the Majestic. Exalted be He above what they associate with Him. He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, the Fashioner. His are the most beautiful names. All that is in the heavens and the earth gives glory to Him. He is the Mighty, the Wise". (Surah al‑Hashr, 59:22 ‑ 24).

 "His are the most beautiful names".

 The main feature of the names and the attributes of Allah has been mentioned in this verse. The highest degree of every virtue and every excellence belongs to Allah. For example, power and ability to do things is a good quality. Allah is the most powerful and the most efficient and can do anything. The Qur'an says: "Surely Allah can do all things". (Surah al‑Ankabut, 29:20).

 Knowledge is a virtue. Allah has the highest degree of knowledge. "Allah is aware of all things ". (Surah al‑Tawbah, 9:115).

 "He is the Knower of the invisible and the visible. . . ". (Surah al‑R'ad, 13:9).

 Sagacity is another virtue. The holy Qur'an says: "Allah is Knower, Wise" . (Surahal‑Mumtahanah, 60:10).

 Kindness to others is a good quality. Allah is "the Bene­ficent, the Merciful". "He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy". (Surah al‑Hamd, 1:3; Surah Yusuf, 12:64).

Hence you are at liberty to call Him by any of these most beautiful names: "Call Him Allah or Rahman (Beneficent). It is the same whichever you call. His are the most beautiful names" . (Surahal‑Isra, 17:110). "Allah bas the beautiful names. Invoke Him by them, and keep away from those who prevent them. They shall soon be repaid for what they do ". (Surah al‑A'raf, 7:180).

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