الأسماء الحسنى الله إله و الرب Flashcards
what names bring us a complete picture of the meaning of all of Allah’s Names?
- Allah, because all attributes of divinity (and being deserving of worship) are brought together in this name.
- Ar-Rahman, beause all attributes of excellence, generosity and goodness come back to it.
- Ar-Rab, because all attributes of Lordship go back to it.
All Names of Allah can be categorised under one of these three, also all these names are brought together in surah al fatiha (so this surah is based on worship, Lordship and mercy)
Is Allah the greatest Name?
Some say this yes, because this name is where all other names come back to, it’s the Asl. We e.g. say, Allah is ar-Rahman, not Ar-Rahman is Allah.
59:23
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِي لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلۡمَلِكُ ٱلۡقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَٰمُ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُ ٱلۡمُهَيۡمِنُ ٱلۡعَزِيزُ ٱلۡجَبَّارُ ٱلۡمُتَكَبِّرُۚ سُبۡحَٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشۡرِكُونَ ٢٣
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.
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What are the special qualities of the name “Allah”?
- THis name is a requisite for all Allah’s beautiful and perfect names.
- Every single Name of Allah, is said to eb indicated generally by this Name.
- the al (ال) is not dropped from the name which indicates to us that they are part of the core of the name.
- The origin is Ilah, but when it becomes Allah its meaning goes to: “the only one who’ll ever be deserving of worship”.
- the majority of the dhikr that we do, is with this name.
- It’s the name that mentioned most often in the Quran (2200x) and also 33+ suwar are started which this name.
mention Unique qualities relating to the meaning of “Allah”/
We cannot enumerate it’s praises and He is as He praises Himself.
How can the unique qualities be counted of a name which is referring to the One who has every kind of perfection without exception, and every kind of glorification, praise, splendor , honor, nobility, might, beauty, good, perfection, virtue and grace. all of it belongs to HIm and comes from him.
This Name is never mentioned over something little except that it makes it bountiful,
nor in a state of fear except that it removes it,
nor in distress except that it relieves it,
nor in a state of anxiety except that it alleviates it,
nor in a time of shortage except that it brings abundance,
nor does a weak person attach themselves to it except that it grants him strengt,
nor does a lowly person attach themselves to it except that it grants him might,
nor does a poor person attech themselves to it, except that it makes him rich,
nor does a lonely person attach themselves to it exceot that it’ll keep him company,
nor does the defeated one do this, except that it will grant him victory,
nor does the displaced on attach themselves to it except that it will grant him refuge.
- It’s the Name by which distress is removed, by which blessings are summoned, supplications are answered, sins pardoned, bad things are kept away by it and good things are brought from it.
What is the meaning of Allah?
the origin in the language:
It comes from Ilaah: the one who is worshipped, which is also one of Allahs perfect and beautiful Names.
2:163
وَإِلَـٰهُكُمْ إِلَـٰهٌۭ وَٰحِدٌۭ ۖ لَّآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
9:31
ٱتَّخَذُوٓا۟ أَحْبَارَهُمْ وَرُهْبَـٰنَهُمْ أَرْبَابًۭا مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْمَسِيحَ ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ وَمَآ أُمِرُوٓا۟ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَـٰهًۭا وَٰحِدًۭا ۖ لَّآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۚ سُبْحَـٰنَهُۥ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ
What did Abdullah ibn Abaas say with regard to the Name Allah?
الله ذو الألوهية و العبودية على خلقه أجمعين
Allah is the one with the attribute of divinity and being worshipped in servitude by All His creation.
What two things can we take from ibn Abbas’ explanation of the Name “Allah”
Ibn Abbas brings two things in this explanation:
1. The attribute of the Name “Allah” is al uluhiyyah (divinity and the right to be worshipped). This is the attribute by which He deserves to be called Allah.
- Allah means: the One who truly deserves to be worshipped because He possesses all attributes of perfection.
2. Our actions to Allah in this Name: complete ubudiyyah (servitude) to Him and taking Him as our only Ilah.
What is the attribute of the Name Allah?
al Uluhiyyah
How should we apply the name Allah?
It’s requested from us to have complete ubidiyyah (servitude) to Him in relation to this name. To be a true servant of His, someone who recognizes this and strives to worship Allah as He dserves to be worshipped.
the book: Ubudiyyah from ibn taymiyyah speaks on this topic.
19:93
إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّآ ءَاتِى ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ عَبْدًۭا ٩٣
Why did Allah single out IbadurRahman
Because they testify and have Iman that Allah is the only One deserving of worship. They were the ones who chose this servitude, to emvrace it, love it and want it. They try to put forth as much worhsip as they can with their heart, soul, speech and action in accordance with what they are able to do.
What does the Name al Rab require from us?
Whenever Allah mentions His Lordship, Him being the Lord and things that come from this Lordship, we should praise Him.. praise of Him is ibadah, So He is commanding us to worship Him through praise because He is our Rab.
How often is the name Rab mentioned in the Quran?
500+ times
What is the link between Allah as our Rab and as our Ilah (ma’bood)?
generally creation as a whole accept that Allah is their Lord (he gave us life and causes us to die, He sends down the rain and controls the universe and all that’s in it), but they didn’t dedicate their worship (only) to HIm.
What is the meaning of Rab
The meaning of the Lord
معنى الرب
ذو الربوبية على خلقه أجمعين خلقا و ملكا و تصرفا و تدبيرا و هو من الأسماء الدالةِ على جملةِ معانيٍ لا على معنى واحد
The meaning
The one who has the attributes of lordship over His whole creation. Creatibg, possessing, directing and controlling (examples but not only). And it indicates lots of meanings in it not merely one meaning.
What did ibn Jarir at Tabari say woth regards to the Name ar Rab
The word rab in the speech of the arabs has several meanings: the master who is obeyed, someone who makes something right, someone who possesses something, it could be used in other ways but every other use of rab is going to go to back to one of tgese 3 meanings. Our Lord exalted in praise, he’s the master, there is no resemblance in his doninion. Allah is the one with whom there’s no resemblance or equal in His mastery. He is the one whi makes thibgs right for His creation by putting all of His upon them. He is the owner, the One to whom all creation and command belongs to .
Summary;
It comes back to these 3 in a way that suits His majesty:
- السيد المُطاع: the master who is oveyed
- المُصلِح: the one who makes things right
- المالك: the possessor
