Names of Allah

NAMES OF ALLAH

Harun Yahya- Adnan Oktar

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CONTENTS

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ALLAH, OUR CREATOR?

AL-‘ADL

AL-‘AFUW

AL-AKHIR

AHKAM AL-HAKIMEEN

AL-‘ALEEM

AL-‘ALEE

AL-‘ASIM

AL-‘ADHEEM

AL-‘AZEEZ

AL-BA‘ITH

AL-BAQI

AL-BARI’

AL-BASEER

AL- BASIT

AL-BATIN

AL- BADEE‘

AL-BARR

AL-JAMI‘

AL-JABBAR

AD-DA‘I

AD-DAFI`

AD-DARR

AR-RAHMAN AR-RAHEEM

AL-AWWAL

AL-FALIQ

AL-FASIL

AL-FATIR

AL- FATTAH

AL-GHAFFAR

AL-GHANI

AL-KHABEER

AL-HADI

AL-KHAFIDH

AL-HAFEEDH

AL-HAKIM

AL-HAKEEM

AL-HAQQ

AL-KHALIQ

AL-HALEEM

AL-HAMEED

AL-HASEEB

AL-HAYY

AL-QABIDH

AL-QABIL

AL- QADEE

AL- QADEEM

AL-QADEER

AL-KAFI

AL-QAHHAR

AL-QA’IM

AL-QAREEB

AL-QASIM

AL-QAWEE

AL-KABEER

AL-KAREEM

AL-QUDDUS

AL-LATEEF

AL-MAKIR

MALIK YAWM AD-DEEN

MALIK AL-MULK

AL-MAJEED

AL-MALJA

AL-MALIK

AL-MATEEN

AL-MAWLA

AL-MU’ AKHKHIR / AL-MUQADDEEM

AL-MU`ADHDHIB

AL-MUHEET

AL-MUDHHEEK/AL-MUBKI

AL-MUWAFFEE

AL-MUHSEE

AL-MUHSIN

AL-MUHEE

AL-MUQALLIB

AL-MUKMIL

AL-MUQTADIR

AL-MUNTAQIM

AL-MUSAWWIR

AL-MUBASHSHIR

AL-MUBAYYIN

AL-MUDABBIR

AL-MU’MIN

AL-MUJEEB

AL-MUHAYMIN

AL-MUTA‘ALEE

AL-MUTAKABBIR

AL-MUSAWWIR

AL-MUSTI`AN

AL-MUTAHHIR

AL-MUYASSIR

AL-MUZAKKEE

AL-MUZAYYIN

AL-MUDHHILL

AL-MUGHNEE

AN-NASIR

AN-NUR

RABB AL-`ALIMEEN

AR-RAFI‘

AR-RAHMAN AR-RAHEEM

AR-RAQEEB

AR-RA‘UF

AR-RAZZAQ

AS-SAMAD

AS-SADIQ

AS-SA’IQ

AS-SANI‘

AS-SALAM

AS-SAMEE‘

ASH-SHAFEE

ASH-SHAFI‘

ASH-SHARIH

ASH-SHAHEED

ASH-SHAKUR

AT-TAWWAB

AL-WAHID

AL-WARITH

AL-WASI‘

AL-WADUD

AL-WAHHAB

AL-WAKEEL

AL-WALEE

DHU AL-JALAL WA AL-IKRAM

AZ-ZAHIR

THE DECEPTION OF EVOLUTION

He is Allah—there is no diety but Him. He is the Knower of the Unseen and the Visible. He is the All-Merciful, the Most merciful. He is Allah—there is no deity but Him. He is the King, the Most Pure, the Perfect Peace, the Trustworthy, the Safeguarder, the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supremely Great. Glory be to Allah above all they associate with Him. He is Allah—the Creator, the Maker, the Giver of Form. To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Everything in the heavens and Earth glorifies Him. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise.

(Surat al-Hashr, 59:22-24)

TO THE READER

A special chapter is assigned to the collapse of the theory of evolution because this theory constitutes the basis of all anti-spiritual philosophies. Since Darwinism rejects the fact of creation—and therefore, Allah’s Existence—over the last 140 years it has caused many people to abandon their faith or fall into doubt. It is therefore an imperative service, a very important duty to show everyone that this theory is a deception. Since some readers may find the chance to read only one of our book, we think it appropriate to devote a chapter to summarize this subject.

All the author’s books explain faith-related issues in light of Qur’anic verses, and invite readers to learn Allah’s words and to live by them. All the subjects concerning Allah’s verses are explained so as to leave no doubt or room for questions in the reader’s mind. The books’ sincere, plain, and fluent style ensure that everyone of every age and from every social group can easily understand them. Thanks to their effective, lucid narrative, they can be read at a one sitting. Even those who rigorously reject spirituality are influenced by the facts these books document and cannot refute the truthfulness of their contents.

This and all the other books by the author can be read individually, or discussed in a group. Readers eager to profit from the books will find discussion very useful, letting them relate their reflections and experiences to one another.

In addition, it will be a great service to Islam to contribute to the publication and reading of these books, written solely for the pleasure of Allah. The author’s books are all extremely convincing. For this reason, to communicate true religion to others, one of the most effective methods is encouraging them to read these books.

We hope the reader will look through the reviews of his other books at the back of this book. His rich source material on faith-related issues is very useful, and a pleasure to read.

In these books, unlike some other books, you will not find the author’s personal views, explanations based on dubious sources, styles that are unobservant of the respect and reverence due to sacred subjects, nor hopeless, pessimistic arguments that create doubts in the mind and deviations in the heart.

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ALLAH, OUR CREATOR?

Who created you? Who granted you your body, your eyes, or the color of your hair? Who determined the shape of your body or the color of your eyes? Who created all other people, the heavens, Earth, and every living being in between? Who determined the order of the planets, the Sun, and the stars in the depths of space?

Your answers to all these questions will be the same: Allah. When asked to other people, they will also answer: Allah. Indeed, Allah informs us in the Qur’an that people will confess this fact, as follows:

If you ask them: Who created the heavens and Earth and made the Sun and Moon subservient? They will say: Allah. So how have they been deluded [away from the truth]? (Surat al-‘Ankabut, 29:61)

So, how well do you know our Creator, Who planned you and the entire universe with a delicate equilibrium? Are you aware that He sees and hears you every moment and knows your every act? Where do you think Allah is? Did He create you and then leave you to your own devices? Does He tell you how to live? Can you see Him? Has anyone talked with Him? What other creatures did He create? What kind of a life does He promise after death?

No doubt, many similar questions may be raised and you may answer them in your own way. While doing so, you will rely on what you have learned from your family or relatives, the people surrounding you, or the books you have read. Well, have you ever wondered if their answers are correct?

Everyone may put forward different views about Allah. Conditioned by his education, a philosopher may formulate a definition that relies on his favorite philosophers’ views. A housewife who is truly ignorant of Allah believes in what she hears from her neighbors. A writer who writes about Allah may have received no theological training or even not know a single verse of the Qur’an, His final revelation to humanity. Yet anybody who reads his book considers its every line as if it were absolutely correct, internalizes it, and, with great confidence, tells it to other people. The majority of people never wonder if what they have heard is incorrect or mistaken.

We need to remember that humanity is fallible and, therefore, people may act ignorantly. For this reason, in our endeavor to know Allah, we turn to the Qur’an, the most reliable and unique source, the just Book in which Allah explains everything a person needs to know. When we refer to it for the answer to the above questions, we see that Allah is everywhere. He is nearer to you than your jugular vein, witnesses and sees everything you do, hears every word you utter, knows your innermost prayer, and is beside you at every moment. Furthermore, Allah talks to His servants with whom He wishes to speak. For instance, the Qur’an relates that He talked to Prophet Musa (as) and preferred him to all other human beings alive at that time. Allah also created angels and jinn, as well as the afterlife, where each individual will have an eternal existence in the Hereafter. Allah also explains how we should live in order to attain Paradise after death.

This book, written to introduce you Allah, seeks to replace the vague, flawed, and insignificant information that you may have acquired over the years with the genuine faith described in the Qur’an so that you may come to know Allah, the All-Mighty, better and draw nearer to Him. Allah introduces Himself to humanity through the Qur’an He sent down 1,400 years ago and informs us of His beautiful names. The various examples and explanations contained therein display Allah’s infinite wisdom, intelligence, and artistry.

The verses provided under each of Allah’s names are from Allah, Who mentions and then explains that particular name. Under each name, you will find concise explanations reflecting the viewpoints that will remind you of some details about the name in question. Although these explanations are inadequate, for many volumes could be written about just one of His names, we will limit ourselves to concise ponderings that will broaden the reader’s viewpoint.

The Names of Allah only conveys what is written in the Qur’an, for we have no knowledge about His names other than what He teaches us. Those that are out of our knowledge are, as is the case with everything else, in our Lord’s Sight:

They said: Glory be to You! We have no knowledge except what You have taught us. You are the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. (Surat al-Baqara, 2:32)

AL-‘ADL

The Just, The Equitable

O You who believe! Show integrity for the sake of Allah, bearing witness with justice. Do not let hatred for a people incite you into not being just. Be just. That is closer to piety. Have fear [and awareness] of Allah. Allah is aware of what you do. (Surat al-Ma’ida, 5:8)

Allah is the most just judge. As His order encompasses the universe, He will show His justice to His servants both in this world and beyond. All the acts of Allah, Who is All-Seeing, All-Knowing, and All-Aware, are for a divine purpose and are just.

Allah will judge all of each person’s deeds according to His justice. Allah informs us that those who engage in violence will be punished and that even a single good word will be rewarded. He will manifest His infinite justice in the Hereafter.

The difficulties that unbelievers make for Prophets and believers, as well as their slanderous accusations and sins, will not remain unanswered. All of these difficulties, which raise believers’ ranks in Paradise, lead unbelievers to the lowest level of the Fire. On the Day of Judgment, Allah will set up the Just Balance, and no soul will be wronged in any way. Allah will call them to account by ending the time that He has granted them. Given that Allah, the All-Knowing, keeps His promise, all people will see the consequences of their wrong actions in the Hereafter. Thus, unbelievers will be punished severely, while those who remained true to Allah will be rewarded most bountifully. In one verse, Allah states the following:

Those who pledge their allegiance to you [the Prophet] pledge allegiance to Allah. Allah’s hand is over their hands. He who breaks his pledge only breaks it against himself. But as for him who fulfils the contract he has made with Allah, We will pay him an immense reward. (Surat al-Fath, 48:10)

There is an important point to consider here: While pondering over His justice, do not compare it with the human concept of justice, for a faithless person, while passing judgment, may well comply with his whims and desires, remain under the influence of his feelings, or forget what has been done. Most importantly, one never knows what is in the other party’s mind. But Allah, Who never errs or forgets, has assigned angels for every person in order to observe and record each of their acts and thoughts. In brief, Allah holds each person’s soul in His hand. The Qur’an also reveals that our Lord, Who gives the best judgment, is infinitely just:

On the Day We summon every people with their records, those who are given their Book in their right hand will read their Book and will not be wronged by even the smallest speck. (Surat al-Isra’, 17:71)

In the Hereafter, Allah will pay back all of the wrongdoing and plots hatched against believers. In this life, He may grant the unbelievers many blessings (e.g., wealth and possessions), yet these will only lead them to more evil. In the Qur’an, Allah states that believers must not be attracted to such blessings, for when compared with what awaits them in the Hereafter, the benefits of this short life are insignificant, especially when the infinite punishment of Hell awaits unbelievers.

In the Hereafter, each person’s real abode, every soul will find itself confronted with all of its good deeds. Allah will manifest His justice in Hell and Paradise for all eternity. Ultimately, Allah will separate those who believe in Him from those who do not.

Say: Our Lord will bring us all together and then will judge between us with the truth. He is the Just Decider, the All-Knowing. (Surah Saba, 34:26)

Allah commands believers to be just as follows:

Allah does not forbid you from being good to those who have not fought you in the religion or driven you from your homes, or from being just toward them. Allah loves those who are just. (Surat al-Mumtahana, 60:8)

Allah commands you to return to their owners the things you hold on trust and, when you judge between people, to judge with justice. How excellent is what Allah exhorts you to do! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. (Surat an-Nisa’, 4:58)

They are people who listen to lies and consume ill-gotten gains. If they come to you, you can either judge between them or turn away from them. If you turn away from them, they cannot harm you in any way. But if you do judge, judge between them justly. Allah loves the just. (Surat al-Ma’ida, 5:42)

AL-‘AFUW

The Pardoner

Whether you reveal a good act or keep it hidden, or pardon an evil act, Allah is Ever-Pardoning, All-Powerful. (Surat an-Nisa’, 4:149)

People are fallible beings who may at any time think erroneously, make a wrong decision, or display a flawed attitude. But Allah, Who created humanity and is fully aware of these mistakes, forgives them. If He were not so forgiving, no soul would ever attain Paradise. Indeed, Allah calls attention to this fact, as follows:

If Allah were to punish people for their wrong actions, not a single creature would be left upon Earth, but He defers them until a predetermined time. When their specified time arrives, they cannot delay it for a single hour or bring it forward. (Surat an-Nahl, 16:61)

Yet we need to remember that Allah only forgives His sincere servants who turn to Him in repentance. Thus, those desiring His forgiveness must be sincere and resolute in their repentance. Allah makes it clear that He will not forgive those who repent but then return to their former ways without feeling any true regret. In one verse, Allah states the following:

Allah only accepts the repentance of those who do evil in ignorance and then quickly repent after doing it. Allah turns toward such people. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (Surat an-Nisa’, 4:17)

AL-AKHIR

The Last; The One Who Exists

After Everything Else Perishes

He is the First and the Last, the Outward and the Inward. He has knowledge of all things. (Surat al-Hadid, 57:3)

Allah created the universe from nothing and, ultimately, will return it to its initial state and destroy it. Nothing is immortal, for all living beings come into existence for a predetermined period of time and then die—everything, that is, except Allah, Who is the First and the Last and therefore without beginning or end.

Allah, the Creator of life and time, is not affected by any of matter’s characteristics. Given that He is infinite, He will exist for all eternity, existed in the infinite past, and is unaffected by time and space. This fact is stressed in the Qur’an, as follows:

Everyone on it will pass away; but the Face of your Lord will remain, Master of Majesty and Generosity. (Surat ar-Rahman, 55:26-27)

AHKAM AL-HAKIMEEN

The Most Just Judge

Is Allah not the Most Just Judge? (Surat at-Tin, 95:8)

Allah passes judgment on each matter and concludes them. All events evolve and develop upon His command and wish. Each of His judgments contains many hidden divine purposes. However, most people do not really understand His commands, for, given their limited intelligence, their ability to do so is also limited. Furthermore, Allah is infinitely wise, exalted above time and space, and the One Who created and bound humanity to these concepts. A person