Attributes of Allah

Understanding Allah Almighty

- **As Samad (The Eternal Refuge):** Allah is the eternal and absolute refuge, independent of all, and upon whom all depend for their needs.

- **As Salam (The Source of Peace):** Allah is the source of all peace and safety, and following His guidance brings true peace to the believer’s life.

- **Al Ahad (The One and Only):** Allah is unique and singular in His essence and attributes, emphasizing the importance of worshiping Him alone.

- **Al Latif (The Subtle, The Kind):** Allah is gentle and kind, guiding believers subtly and with compassion.

- **Al Muqtadir (The Omnipotent):** Allah’s power is absolute, and He controls all aspects of existence, including the outcomes of our actions.

- **Ar Raqeeb (The Watchful):** Allah is ever-watchful over His creation, aware of all actions and intentions.

- **Al Hakeem (The All-Wise):** Allah’s wisdom encompasses all things, and His commands and guidance are based on ultimate wisdom.

- **Al Aleem (The All-Knowing):** Allah’s knowledge is infinite, and He knows the seen and unseen, including the inner workings of the human heart.

- **Al Qadir (The All-Capable) and Al Qawi (The Strong):** Allah’s capability and strength ensure that He can fulfill His promises of reward and punishment.

- **An Naafi’ (The Benefactor):** Allah provides benefit and goodness to His creation, encouraging believers to seek what is beneficial and to respond to His call.

- **Al Kareem (The Generous):** Allah is the most generous, providing abundantly to His creation and rewarding them beyond measure.

- **Al Hadi (The Guide):** Symbolizing Allah's role as the one who provides guidance and directs the faithful towards the right path. This name emphasizes Allah's ability to lead believers to spiritual enlightenment and truth.

- **Tayyab (Pure):** Signifies purity and goodness, emphasizing moral and spiritual cleanliness in all aspects of life.

- **As Saboor (The Patient):** Allah is infinitely patient, giving His creation time to repent and turn to Him, and dealing with them with patience and forbearance.

Believers are encouraged to trust in Allah’s wisdom, power, and mercy as they strive to follow His guidance and positively influence others.