Allah Al-'Aliim

Allah Al-'Aliim, Ar-Rahmaan, Ar-Rahiim

Iman Daniel 18 Sep 2020

Allah has Knowledge of All Things

Allah created the heavens and the earth. He created all things that are in the heavens and the earth.

Allah has knowledge of everything. He gives life and causes death. He has power over all things. 

He is the First and the Last. He has knowledge of all things. He knows what goes into the earth and what comes out of it. He knows what comes down from heaven and what goes up into it. He is with us in His Knowledge wherever we are - Allah sees what we do. 

Allah knows what is good for us and what is bad for us. He wants us to eat and drink things that are best for our health.

Allah provides the foods and drinks from heavens and the earth. Foods and drinks are gifts from Allah. Most foods and drinks are good for us. Such foods and drinks are permitted [Halaal] by Allah.

We should eat good food provided by Allah and be thankful to Him. If we are thankful to Allah He will increase His blessings for us! 

Allah Ar-Rahmaan Ar-Rahiim

According to a hadeeth, Allah's Messenger (�) said, 'There are ninety-nine names of Allah; whoever recites them will enter Paradise.' [AI-Bukharee and Muslim] 

These names are known as AI-Asmaa' ai-Husnaa [The Most Beautiful Names]. These names express the Attributes of Allah. They lend us the proper understanding of our relationship with our Creator. They also help us shape our lives accordingly. 

However, the most repeated names of Allah are ar-Rahmaan (The Most Compassionate) and ar-Raheem (The Most Merciful). They form part of Bismillaah with which all the surahs of the Qur'an, except Surat at-Tawbah (surah nine), begin with. Both these words come from the root word 'rahima'. It means to show mercy. Thus these attributes of Allah are often translated as the Most Merciful Most Compassionate Beneficent Most Gracious, Mercy Giving, or the Caring. 

Ar-Rahmaan

The word ar-Rahmaan shows overflow, outburst and strong feeling. 

Ar-Raheem

the word ar-Raheem denotes permanence and everlasting qualities of mercy 

Hence, ar-Rahmaan is the One whose mercy is overflowing, whereas ar-Raheem is the One whose Mercy is continuous and permanent. 

We live in Allah's Mercy. His Mercy and knowledge cover everything. Were it not that Allah is Forgiving and Merciful, our acts of disobedience would have destroyed us.

Allah is Most Kind and Most Merciful. If we commit a sin or make a mistake and feel sorry, He forgives us. He rewards us for our good actions many times over.