{"id":8449,"date":"2020-06-20T01:44:35","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T06:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/?p=8449"},"modified":"2020-07-19T06:49:48","modified_gmt":"2020-07-19T11:49:48","slug":"die-namen-gottes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/de\/die-namen-gottes\/","title":{"rendered":"Die Namen Gottes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(part 1 of 3): Who is Allah? <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In any discussion of the names of God, it is important to understand that Muslims believe in One True God, the Only Creator, the One who has control over everything that exists, that has ever existed or will exist. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A Muslim worships the same One God that all prophets worshiped. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201c&#8230; were you witnesses when Jacob was dying. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When he said to his sons, &#8222;Who will you serve when I&#8217;m gone?&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">they said, &#8222;We serve your God, the God of your fathers Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, the Only God, and we are devoted to Him.&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 2: 133)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The prophets of Islam include the same prophets that are also present in the Jewish and Christian traditions; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">they all came to their people with the same message &#8211; to recognize and worship the One God. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Judaism and Christianity in their original form and also Islam as we know it today because they all come from this One True God. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, Islam, which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, is the completion of God&#8217;s revelations for humanity. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Once we understand this, it becomes equally important to understand that Islam rejects any idea that God has partners or partners, or that it somehow connects with people or animals to form a deity. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God is God, the one and only; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;&#8230; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">there is nothing like it. \u201d <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 42:11)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Muslims believe in the One, Only, Most Merciful God, the only Creator and Preserver of the universe, and they call Him by His revealed name &#8211; Allah. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In this age of mass media and free technological developments, there is hardly a single person who has not heard the word and understood that it is part of a belief system called Islam. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, there may be some confusion and one might wonder who Allah is.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Arabic, Allah means the One, Only God, who is worthy of all devotion and humility. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Jewish and Christian Arabs also speak of God as Allah, and He is the same True God to whom the passage from the Bible refers: &#8222;Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, only the Lord is.&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(5 Moses 6: 4 &amp; Mark 12:29) The word God is written and spoken differently in different languages: the French call him Dieu, the Spaniards Dios, and the Chinese call the one god Shangdi, nevertheless, the god of monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) is the same.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The differences and confusion that arise from the word &#8222;God&#8220; is that it can be used to form the plural, as with gods, or to change gender, as with goddess. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is not the case in Arabic. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The word Allah stands alone, there is no plural and no gender. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The use of the words He or Him are grammatically unique and in no way indicate that Allah has a gender in any form that we can understand. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Allah is Unique and He does not share His name with anything that could describe idols. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">His name cannot be changed. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Allah describes himself in the Quran:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Say: &#8222;He is Allah, One and Only. Allah, the Absolute (Eternal Independent, On whom everything depends). [1] He does not produce and has not been created, and none is equal to Him.&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 112) <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A Muslim is one who has surrendered to God and who has no doubt that He is the One and Only Creator, a Muslim who is grateful for all the gifts and blessings God has given him and looks around and sees the wonders of the universe. A Muslim wonders at the depths of the ocean and the fine petals of a flower. However, this belief is not the only one expected of a Muslim, he must also be certain that God alone worship He has no partner, no equal, and no sons or daughters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He is God &#8211; Allah. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The entire universe testifies to His unity. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you actually think about the universe, from the lowest grain of sand to the mighty, majestic mountains, you can see the splendor of God. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This broad universe is subject to a precise system, everything is created in its correct place, in the correct proportions. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The sun rises and shines on us, the flowers bloom and life comes from tiny inanimate seeds. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God has given each part of creation what it needs and has guided it to what is most appropriate. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Everything in creation needs Him, but He doesn&#8217;t need anyone. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Every creation has a purpose and fulfilling that purpose is an acknowledgment of the rights of the Creator. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God says in the Quran that He created us only to serve Him (Quran 51:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The first principle and focus of Islam is belief in God, and the entire Quran is dedicated to it. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He speaks directly about God and His nature, His names, qualities and deeds. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God is mentioned 10 062 times in the Quran with one or the other of His names or qualities. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The greatest name of God is Allah. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;Allah! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is not a god but Him. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He has the most beautiful names. \u201d <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 20: 8) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cAnd Allah&#8217;s are the most beautiful names; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">so call him with them. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And let those who take a wrong attitude about His name be. \u201d <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 7: 180)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A Muslim is encouraged to remember God and be thankful to Him at all times, and an easy but useful way to do this is to think and understand His beautiful names. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">With these names we are able to know our Creator, learn how to praise and worship Him, and call Him by the names that indicate our needs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is known that the Prophet Muhammad, when he asked supplications, used to say: &#8222;Oh God, I ask you for every name with which you have described yourself or which you have disclosed in your book or which you have given to someone of yours You have taught creation or that you have kept to yourself with the knowledge of hiddenness. \u201d <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Ahmad) Therefore, His names are not limited to what He revealed in the Quran or the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God says in the Quran: \u201cVerily, I am Allah. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There is no god but Me, therefore serve Me &#8230; \u201d(Quran 20:14). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To serve God, you have to know God. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We gain real and everlasting benefits from this knowledge. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It increases faith and allows the heart to connect with the most powerful, the most wise and the most just &#8211; Allah. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Footnotes: <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[1] In Arabic \u201cSamad\u201d (The Self sufficient Master, which all creatures need, He does not eat and does not drink.) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Part 2 of 3): The Most Merciful <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the Name of God (Allah), Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This article begins in the same way that the Muslim initiates many of his endeavors. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Before beginning the most secular things in life, such as eating, drinking, dressing or bathing, the Muslim makes an effort of worship by mentioning the name of God. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He (God) is the Most Gracious and Most Merciful. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">His grace embraces all things and is the source of all compassion and grace that exist. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God tells us in the Quran: &#8222;My mercy embraces all things &#8230;&#8220; (Quran 7: 156)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">From the testimony of Prophet Muhammad we know that when God decided to create, God said: &#8222;&#8230; and My grace outweighs my anger.&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Sahieh Bukhari and Muslim) What exactly is grace? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The dictionary defines her as a predisposition to be kind and forgiving and to motivate the feeling of compassion. [1] <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Arabic term for grace is rahmah and two of the most important names of God are derived from this root. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ar Rahman &#8211; the merciful and Ar Rahiem &#8211; the most merciful. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God&#8217;s grace is that heavenly quality that includes gentleness, respect, care, reflection, love and forgiveness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If these qualities can be observed in this world, then it is simply a reflection of God&#8217;s grace towards his creation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Prophet Muhammad explained to us that God is more merciful to His creatures than a mother to her child (Sahieh Bukhari and Muslim) and indeed the Arabic word for uterus, rahiem, is derived from the same root as the word grace &#8211; rahmah. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is significant that there is a unique link between God&#8217;s grace and the womb. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God feeds and protects us, just as the womb feeds and protects the unborn.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Prophet Muhammad explained the quality of grace to his companions by telling them that the grace of God is made up of a hundred parts, and He has sent part of it down to earth shared by His creation. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For this reason, people feel pity and kindness for each other and wild animals treat their offspring with meekness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The other 99 parts, however, were kept by God for use on the day of judgment for the faithful. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Sahieh Muslim)<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The whole of creation shows love and compassion for one another only from this one portion of grace. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">People willingly give to the poor and needy, families support and love each other, and animals protect their young. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Grace and compassion generally take into account the need to alleviate suffering and spread friendliness and joy. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Although this world sometimes seems a dark and dark place, you can see and feel the grace of God if you think and think. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The rain falls, the sun shines, a child grabs his father&#8217;s hand and the kitten snuggles into the protective warmth of his mother. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God&#8217;s grace is strong and visible around us and on the day of judgment He will complete this grace by adding the last 99 parts and granting grace, love and compassion to those <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">who believed to have done righteous deeds and tried to please God in all matters. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This idea is awe inspiring; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God&#8217;s grace knows no borders.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As a sign of God&#8217;s infinite grace towards humanity, He sent them prophets and messengers to guide us and help us to stay on His Straight Path leading to Eternal Paradise. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God said He sent Prophet Muhammad to people only by grace. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;And We only sent you out of mercy for all worlds.&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 21: 107) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Prophet Muhammad was the embodiment of grace; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">he showed pity to those around him, his family, the orphans, friends and strangers. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God spoke to him by saying:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cAnd considering the mercy of God, you (o Muhammad) were mild to them; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">but if you had been rough and hard-hearted, they would have run away from you. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore forgive them and ask for their forgiveness and consult them on the matter &#8230; \u201d(Quran 3: 159) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Prophet Muhammad could often be heard asking God&#8217;s grace for the believers and the Muslims salute each other, by saying: Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah (God&#8217;s peace and grace be with you.) Grace and everything that it contains is a very important concept in Islam, because generosity, respect, tolerance and forgiveness, all good qualities come from it who are expected to be cared for by a Muslim in his life.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As weak people, we often feel lost and alone in this world, which seems deprived of grace, and especially at such times we should turn to God and beg His mercy and forgiveness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When we turn to Him in true submission, His calm comes over us and we are able to feel the quality of His grace and to recognize it in the world around us.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The hand you take in the dark is a reflection of God&#8217;s grace, the same is true of the kind word to a stranger, the rain falling on the parched earth and the smiling eyes of a child. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The grace of God is the source of all that is good, well-meaning, or pious. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God has enabled us to understand the measure of His magnificence by revealing His Most Beautiful Names to us, some of which point to His grace and we are asked to call Him by these names. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ar-Rahman (the Most Merciful), ar-Rahiem (Most Merciful), al-Barr (the Benefactor), al-Kariem (the Most Generous), al-Jawaad \u200b\u200b(the Most Generous), al-Ra&#8217;uuf (the Compassionate), al-Wahhaab (the grantor). <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cAnd Allah&#8217;s are the most beautiful names; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">so call on Him with them &#8230; \u201d(Quran 7: 180)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We remember Him by these names when we feel the need to thank the countless blessings God has given us, or in times of suffering. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We most urge God&#8217;s grace when we need comfort and security. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When the transience of this world makes us seemingly powerless, the owner of all power (God) will envelop us with His grace forever and ever and He only requires us to believe in Him and to worship Him alone. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Footnotes: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[1] Princeton Wrees. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(part 3 of 3): And beg him with them!<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God (Allah) has many names and all point to His Greatness, His Perfection and His Majesty. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Prophet Muhammad said: \u201cGod has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">those who learn them will enter paradise. \u201d[1] Learning not only means memorizing, but also appreciating their meanings and invoking God with them. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Learning and then knowing God&#8217;s name leads mankind to understand that it was created to serve God alone and to live according to His instructions. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This knowledge allows mankind to put their understanding of God into practice and inspires them to live a life of righteousness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Understanding the meanings of God&#8217;s names frees humanity from worshiping any part of creation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If someone learns that God is al-Ahad (One and Only), he will not equate to Him; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">if he learns that he is ar-Razzaaq (the provider), he will not ask anyone else in the supply; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">if he learns that he is al-Ghafar (the Forgiving One), it will be God Alone whom he turns to asking for forgiveness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Prophet Muhammad emphasized the importance of calling on God with His Most Beautiful Name. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We know that he said to God in his own supplications: \u201cOh God, I ask you for any name that you have used to describe yourself or that you have disclosed in your book or that you have taught someone about your creation or that You have kept to yourself with the knowledge of secrecy. \u201d[2] We are asked to call God by name that specifically matches the type of care and help that we want to ask for. [3]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The name Rabb (Lord) is repeated in numerous verses in the Quran. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Lord guides and cares for all believers; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He takes care of their affairs and gives blessings as He wants. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In German there is no real equivalent for the word rabb. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is often translated as Lord, but this word does not reflect the full depth and breadth of the meaning of the Arabic word for Rabb. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It means the One and Only Lord in the entire universe, its creator, maintainer, carer and lender of security.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The names Al-Hakiem (The Wise) and Al-Hakam (the judge) indicate that God is the source of all wisdom, in His creation and in His commands, and He is the judge of all things. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He is the one who created everything and therefore He knows the true wisdom of His creation. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He judges between humanity with His law, His enactment and His reward or punishment. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He judges fairly and does not suppress anyone in the least. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">No one is forced to carry another&#8217;s sin. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God is just in all His choices. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;&#8230; And who is a better judge than God for a people who are firm in faith?&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 5:50) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cGod will judge between you on the day of resurrection what you disagreed about.\u201d <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 22:69)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God&#8217;s name Al-Qudduus (the Saint) indicates that He is the One Who is Blessed and Pure. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The angels praise Him and He is praised for His virtue and goodness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God is the Saint because He is far from having opponents, rivals, partners or sons. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He is perfect, has no mistakes or shortcomings. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He stands high above anything that could be close to Him or in any way as He could be. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;&#8230; There is nothing like him &#8230;&#8220; (Quran 42:11) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and, <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;&#8230; and none is equal to him.&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 112: 4) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Two of God&#8217;s names are Al-Mu&#8217;ti (the Giver) and Al-Maani &#8218;(the Reluctant). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nobody can hold back what He gives and nobody can give what He holds back. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He is the one who gives who he wants and who holds back from whom he wants.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Prophet Muhammad said to one of his young companions: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cKnow that if the whole world came together to benefit you in one thing, they would only benefit you in something that God has already prescribed for you. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And if they get together to harm you in one thing, they can only harm you in something that God has already prescribed for you. \u201d <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(At Tirmidi) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God is Ash Shakir (the thankful) and Ash Shakuur (the estimator). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He is the one who recognizes even the smallest deed and forgives even the biggest mistakes. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He multiplies good deeds and appreciates those who thank Him. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God thinks of those who think of Him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;And they will say,&#8220; All praise is due to Allah, Who has removed sadness from us. Our Lord is truly Forgiving, Thankful. &#8218;&#8220;(Quran 35:34) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We learn from the prophet Muhammad&#8217;s statement: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220; God has good <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ones <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and wrote down the bad deeds. Those who intended a deed and did not do it, God wrote it down as a full good deed, but if he intended and did it, he wrote ten to seven hundred good deeds for it , or a lot more. But if someone intended a bad deed and didn\u2019t do it, God wrote a full good deed, but if he intended and did it, God wrote one bad deed. \u201d <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Sahieh Al-Bukhari, Sahieh Muslim)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God is the one who guides humanity on the way, who uses it and protects it. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God is Al-Haadi (the leader). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He is the only source of guidance and the one from whom all protection comes. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">God&#8217;s guidance lets hearts be filled with piety and righteousness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is the pointing light in the dark. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8222;&#8230; but your Lord is enough as a guide and as a helper.&#8220; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Quran 25:31)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These are just a few of the names of God that we can find in the Quran and the authentic statements of the Prophet Muhammad. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You can find many more of these names and traits at the end of many verses. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When we reach out to God, He reaches out to us. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When we call Him, He hears and answers us. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When he spoke about God &#8211; Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful, the Prophet Muhammad said that Allah calls His creation in the last third of the night by saying, <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cWho speaks a prayer for Me to answer? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Who is asking me for something to give him? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Who asks me for forgiveness so that I can forgive him? \u201d[4] <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Footnotes: <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[1] Sahieh Al-Bukhari <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[2] Ahmad, classified as Sahieh by Albani<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[3] Die folgenden Definitionen stammen von Taysier al-Kariem al-Rahmaan fi Tafsier Kalaam al-Mannaan von Schaikh &#8218;Abd al-Rahmaan al-Sa&#8217;di. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">[4] Sahieh Al-Bukhari, Sahieh Muslim, Malik, At Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Source: https:\/\/www.islamland.com\/deu\/articles\/die-namen-gottes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(part 1 of 3): Who is Allah? 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