Fajr Thoughts: Nearness to Him Part 28
He is ALL That!
In the name of Allah, the entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
I had this verses marked from the start of this journey and just had to wait for its time. You may not have noticed but I took one name from each juz. To be honest, I was afraid to clearly state it was per juz cos I had such a schedule and I was so sure I would not be able to do this all through the month. I appreciate all your du’as…
before i digress…
*clears throat*
هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذى لا إِلٰهَ إِلّا هُوَ المَلِكُ القُدّوسُ السَّلٰمُ المُؤمِنُ المُهَيمِنُ العَزيزُ الجَبّارُ المُتَكَبِّرُ سُبحٰنَ اللَّهِ عَمّا يُشرِكونَ
هُوَ اللَّهُ الخٰلِقُ البارِئُ المُصَوِّرُ ۖ لَهُ الأَسماءُ الحُسنىٰ ۚ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُ ما فِى السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالأَرضِ ۖ وَهُوَ العَزيزُ الحَكيمُ
He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him. He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. [Surah al-Hashr: 23-24]
These are not just words. They are a glimpse of the Majesty of Allah ﷻ, sort of a a doorway to knowing Him.
And then, Name after Name, like waves crashing upon the shore…
Each one revealing His perfection.
al-Malik– You own nothing. The True King, His reign never ends.
al-Quddus – Everything around you is flawed, tainted. He has no flaw or deficiency.
as-Salam – The only true refuge for the restless heart.
al-Mu’min – He grants safety, the only true shelter in a world full of uncertainty.
al-Muhaymin – He watches over everything with perfect knowledge and care.
al-‘Aziz – His might is unmatched, His strength is absolute.
al-Jabbar – He mends the broken, sets things right.
al-Mutakabbir – He is far above any need, His greatness surpasses imagination.
And then..
He wrote my story before I took my first breath.
He is exalted…
The wind , the waves, the birds, the stars, all in glorify Him.
These are His Most Beautiful Names.
Each of His names is pointing to what our hearts are so desperate to find.
To know them is to know Him. And to know Him is …
How could your heart turn anywhere else?
Ya Allah, Let us know you through Your Beautiful Names, please do not let us be heedless. Make easy for us the deeds that brings us closer to You. Make us of those who truly know You, who remember You sincerely, and who rely upon You with complete trust and please count us among your grateful servants.
For the last five years I have sat with a group of sisters and we would sit down twice a month and reflect on the ayaat of the Qur’an. It has become home and you can join us.
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