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True or False: Allah only has 99 names
False.
What does Al-Fattāḥ mean?
The Opener; the One who opens, grants victory, and judges with truth.
What does Al-Wakīl mean?
The One entrusted with all affairs; the Best Trustee.
What does “Hasbunallāhu wa ni‘mal-Wakīl” mean?
Allah is sufficient for us and He is the best disposer of affairs.
What does Al-Wadūd mean?
The Most Loving.
Which Name?
You made a sincere effort but nobody noticed.
Ash-Shakur
Complete the dhikr: “Hasbunallāhu wa ni‘mal ______.”
Wakīl.
What is the difference between Ash-Shākir and Ash-Shakūr?
Ash-Shākir appreciates; Ash-Shakūr appreciates abundantly and multiplies the reward.
Which name?
A door opens after a long period of difficulty.
Al-Fattah
Which Prophet is a famous example of trusting Allah when thrown into the fire?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
What does Al-Fattāḥ open before He opens worldly opportunities?
The heart, guidance, understanding, and insight.
What are the three qualities that make Allah the perfect One to trust?
Which two Names are paired with Ash-Shakūr in the Qur’an?
Al-‘Alīm and Al-Halīm.
Which name?
You made mistakes but Allah keeps inviting you back.
Al-Wadud
According to the famous hadith, when Allah loves a servant, whom does Allah cause to love that servant?
Jibrīl, the inhabitants of the heavens, and acceptance among people on earth.
The Arabic root of Al-Fattāḥ is ف ت ح (f-t-ḥ). What does this root mean?
To open, unlock, make clear, and grant victory.
Al-Fattāḥ has two primary meanings. What are they?
The One who opens all things and the Supreme Judge.
Why is Ash-Shakūr paired with Al-‘Alīm?
Because Allah knows every sincere effort, even what people do not see.
What are the three qualities of true tawakkul?
What are three signs that Allah loves a servant?
According to Imam Al-Ghazālī, what are the steps in benefiting from Allah’s Names?
1. Know the Name 2. Understand 3. Call upon 4. Recognize the effects 5. Inculcate
What are the three meanings connected to the root of Ash-Shakūr?
Recognize, appreciate, and increase.
Why is Ash-Shakūr paired with Al-Halīm?
Because Allah overlooks shortcomings while continuing to reward His servants.
What are the three core meanings of Al-Wadūd?
Which Prophet made the du‘ā asking Allah to judge between people with truth using the root of Al-Fattāḥ?
Prophet Shu‘ayb (AS)