99 Names of Allah in 99 Days Fifth Week Summary
99 names of Allah will try to be understood 99 days before Ramadan through the project started by Jenny Molendyk Divleli with the hashtag #99namesproject2022. The goal of the project shared by Jenny Molendyk on her Instagram account is to understand, learn, and repeat one of the names of Allah each day until Ramadan. Showing the effort is so meaningful, both in terms of getting together as a family in such an event and teaching children the beautiful names of Allah.
Alhamdulillah, we have reached lots of people on this path and we have already completed the fifth week of the process. We hope the week was beneficial for everyone. So, let’s look at what we did during the week.
99 Names of Allah in 99 Days Fifth Week Summary, we studied the names of Allah, Al-Hakam, Al-Adl, Al-Lateef, Al-Khabir, Al-Halim, Al-Azeem, Al-Ghafoor. For those who missed some days or want to repeat them, we have compiled the works that we have worked on this week. Then we can start.
Day 29: Al-Hakam
Meaning: The Impartial Judge
The Arbitrator, The Judge, The Giver of Justice.
Allah is Al-Hakam (in Arabic: ٱلْحَكَمُ), The Giver of Justice. His judgment, once rendered, cannot be thwarted. He always delivers justly in every situation and never makes a mistake. He is the best of judges.
أَفَحُكْمَ ٱلْجَـٰهِلِيَّةِ يَبْغُونَ ۚ وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ حُكْمًۭا لِّقَوْمٍۢ يُوقِنُونَ
Then is it the judgement of [the time of] ignorance they desire? But who is better than Allah in judgement for a people who are certain [in faith].
Surah Al-ma’ıdah Ayat 50 (5:50 Quran)
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and reflect on the meaning of Al-Hakam!
Oh Allah, Al-Hakam, we know You are the Perfect Judge. Aid us to adhere to your legislation in our daily lives, make us of those who are equal and just to others and of those who always stand up for the truth. Protect us from the injustice of others, adorn us with reliance upon You and Your justice at all times!
Read/Explore:
Read the article below today to understand Allah’s Justice!https://aboutislam.net/reading-islam/understanding-islam/5-names-to-understand-gods-justice/
Watch/Listen:
How does Allah judge our good deeds and bad deeds? Let’s learn it together through the video below as well as learning the meaning of Al-Hakam!
Day 30: Al-Adl
Meaning : The Embodiment of Justice
The Just, The One who is entitled to do what He does.
Allah is Al-Adl (in Arabic: ٱلْعَدْلُ), The one who rectifies and sets matters straight in a just and equitable manner. He always delivers absolute justice through His wisdom without failure. He gives each what he deserves and puts everything in its proper order.
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِٱلْعَدْلِ وَٱلْإِحْسَـٰنِ وَإِيتَآئِ ذِى ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَيَنْهَىٰ عَنِ ٱلْفَحْشَآءِ وَٱلْمُنكَرِ وَٱلْبَغْىِ ۚ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ
Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives and forbids immorality and bad conduct and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.
Surah An-nahl Ayat 90 (16:90 Quran)
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and reflect on the meaning of Al-Adl today! Try to make this dua anytime you go somewhere!
And pray:
My Lord! Cause me to enter wherever it be, with Truth, and cause me to exit, wherever it be, with Truth, and support me with authority from Yourself. Surah Al-Isra Ayat 80
Read/Explore:
Let’s explore the Justice in the Quran and how it is more than just low through the article below!
https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-idea-of-justice-in-the-quran
Watch/Listen:
Watch the iconic speech of Hamza Tzortzis about justice related to the beautiful name Al-Adl!
Day 31: Al-Lateef
Meaning :The Knower of Subtleties
The Subtle One, The Gracious, The One who is kind to His servants and endows upon them.
Allah is Al-Lateef. The most gentle and gracious to people and cares for them, although they may be oblivious to his acts. His nature is kind, affectionate, and understanding of the subtle details of individual circumstances. His actions are so subtle that they can not be observable or understood. He does things for you that you will never know. This is the name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ to call when asking for help through hardship.
أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ أَنزَلَ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءًۭ فَتُصْبِحُ ٱلْأَرْضُ مُخْضَرَّةً ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَطِيفٌ خَبِيرٌۭ
Do you not see that Allah has sent down rain from the sky and the earth becomes green? Indeed, Allah is Subtle and Acquainted.
Surah Al-hajj Ayat 63 (22:63 Quran)
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and reflect on the meaning of Al-Lateef!
Oh Allah Al-Lateef, we know You are the most subtle and perceive every detail. Make us fear You as if we see You. Aid us to always be thankful for Your kindness and patient in hardships, make us of those who are kind and gentle to others, inspire us to contemplate your beautiful names and attributes by reflecting on the universe and all that’s in it instead of merely using it to satisfy our needs!
Read/Explore:
Read the article below to understand the meaning of Al-Lateef!https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-sublimely-subtle-allahs-name-al-latif
Watch/Listen:
Watch the video below to see how kind and subtle Allah is and to get to know Him more! Don’t forget to think about the other attributes we’ve learned through the journey that is mentioned in the video as well!
Day 32: Al-Khabir
Meaning : The All-Acquainted, The One who knows the truth of things.
Allah is Al-Khabeer. The Knower of reality, The One whose knowledge is comprehensive, knowing the qualities and meanings of all things. He knows and understands the most hidden secrets. He is All-Aware and All-Acquainted. The One who knows the truth in every situation.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَلْتَنظُرْ نَفْسٌۭ مَّا قَدَّمَتْ لِغَدٍۢ ۖ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَبِيرٌۢ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ
O you who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow – and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.
Surah Al-hashr Ayat 18 (59:18 Quran)
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and reflect on the meaning of Al-Khabir!
Oh Allah, Al-Khabeer, we know that You are aware of all things. Guide us to the best inner and outer characteristics and aid us in our manners with others. Assist us in abiding by Your rules and make us aware of the reality of this world and how to strive best for Your Paradise!
Read/Explore:
Let’s read the article below to better understand the name Al-Kabir!https://questionsonislam.com/article/al-khabir-all-aware
Watch/Listen:
Allah is the All-Aware. In order to apply the name to our lives trying to gain self-awareness and watch the video below to see how!
Day 33: Al-Halim
Meaning :The Clement One
The Forbearing, The All Magnanimous. The One who delays the punishment for those who deserve it as He may forgive them.
Allah is Al-Haleem (also spelt Al-Halim), the most serene, kind and gentle. He does not punish people for every sin. He tolerates and is most gracious and merciful. He is ever calm and deliberate, never acting hastily, even with the wrongdoers. He gives us the opportunity to learn and be kind.
نَّ ٱلَّذِينَ تَوَلَّوْا۟ مِنكُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْتَقَى ٱلْجَمْعَانِ إِنَّمَا ٱسْتَزَلَّهُمُ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنُ بِبَعْضِ مَا كَسَبُوا۟ ۖ وَلَقَدْ عَفَا ٱللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ حَلِيمٌۭ
Indeed, those of you who turned back on the day the two armies met, it was Satan who caused them to slip because of some [blame] they had earned. But Allah has already forgiven them. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing.
Surah Al-Imran Ayat 155 (3:155 Quran)
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the Dua below and try to apply the name to your daily life repeating the name “Ya Halim”!
Oh Allah Al-Halim, we know You are the Most Forbearing and You delay and cancel Your Punishment with great Wisdom. Protect us from taking advantage of Your Hilm by persisting in bad deeds, aid us to return to You after we sin, adorn us with gratitude for Your Forbearance and patience in hardships, make us of those who are forbearing and kind to others, never be arrogant and help us to develop hilm (calmness) in times of anger!
Read/Explore:
Let’s read the article below in order to apply the name to our daily lives!
https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/daily-recipients-of-opportunity-allahs-name-al-halim
Watch/Listen:
Allah is The Forbearing and he loves forbearance. Watch the video below related to it!
Day 34: Al-Azeem
Meaning :The Magnificent One
The Great One, The Mighty, The Tremendous. He is the One deserving the attributes of Exaltment, Glory, Extolement, and Purity from all imperfection.
لَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Surah Ash-shura Ayat 4 (42:4 Quran)
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and say the name 100 times today reflecting on it!
Oh Allah Al-Azeem, we know You are the magnificent and your strength and greatness are beyond our comprehension. Make us glorify You and turn to You in hardship and ease, aid us to fear no one and nothing but You, guide us to be of the those who are always in a state of awareness of Your might and grandeur, and make our scales heavy by remembering You and living by Your beautiful names!
Read/Explore:
The article below will help you interiorize the meaning of the Almighty!https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-case-for-allahs-existence-in-the-quran-and-sunnah
Watch/Listen:
Watch the videos below to understand the meaning of the beautiful name Al-Azeem!
Day 35: Al-Ghafoor
Meaning : The All-Forgiving
The All-Forgiving, The Forgiving, The One who forgives a lot.
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Ghafoor (in Arabic: ٱلْغَفُورُ), He is The One who completely forgives our sins and faults. His forgiveness is unlimited, and He is all compassionate. He is most high; His forgiveness extends to all who turn to him in humility and seek repentance.
بِّئْ عِبَادِىٓ أَنِّىٓ أَنَا ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
[O Muhammad], inform My servants that it is I who am the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Surah Al-hijr Ayat 49 (15:49 Quran).
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Read the hadith below and try to wake up for tahajjud today! Ask Allah for forgiveness and tell him struggles you face, ask for His Mercy and help because He is the Forgiving, He is the Almighty, He is the Merciful!
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Our Lord Almighty descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of every night, saying: Who is calling upon Me that I may answer him? Who is asking from Me that I may give him? Who is seeking My forgiveness that I may forgive him?”Sahih al-Bukhari 1145, Sahih Muslim 758
Read/Explore:
We believe that Allah is the All-Forgiving but how to ask Him for forgiveness? Let’s read the article below and learn it!https://yaqeeninstitute.org/roohi-tahir/how-do-i-ask-allah-for-forgiveness
Watch/Listen:
Watch the videos below in order to comprehend the meaning of Al-Ghafoor and His forgiveness!
