99 Names of Allah in 99 Days Second 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 second 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 Second Week Summary, we studied the names of Allah, Al-Muhaymin, Al-Azeez, Al-Jabbar, Al-Mutakabbir, Al-Khaaliq, Al-Baari’, Al-Musawwir. 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 8: Al-Muhaymin
Meaning: The One who witnesses the saying and deeds of His creatures.
The One who observes His creation with regards to their actions. It is also The One Who offers peace and security and The Trustworthy One who proclaims the Truth. He is the One who always watches us and looks after us.
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱلْقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْجَبَّارُ ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ
Surah Hashr Ayat 23.
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.
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and say the name Al-Muhaymin 100 times today to reflect on it more and be aware of the beautiful name!
O Al-Muhaymin, make us aware of Your presence as You are a Watcher over us. Aid us in accepting our fate. Make the Qur’an our companion and protect us at all times throughout our live, aameen.
Read/Explore:
What is the actual meaning of Al-Muhaymin? Let’s learn it through the article below!
Al-Muhaymin – the Guardian: https://versebyversequranstudycircle.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/al-muhaymin-the-guardian/
Watch/Listen:
One of the meanings of Al-Muhaymin is “the protector”. Allah watches us and it is such a kind watch as a mother watches her kid for him/her not to be hurt. So let’s take a deeper look at the name Al-Muhaymin through the video below and reflect on its connection!
Day 9: Al-Azeez
Meaning: The Strong, The Defeater, The One Who is not Defeated
Al-Aziz (in Arabic: ٱلْعَزِيزُ) is the one who is most powerful and all-strong. He is the conqueror that is never conquered and never harmed. This is because His strength, glory, and power are overwhelming, and cannot be overcome or resisted. He is the only one with complete mastery over all creation.
أَمْ عِندَهُمْ خَزَآئِنُ رَحْمَةِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْوَهَّابِ
Surah Sad Ayat 9 (38:9 Quran)
Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and praise Allah by saying the beautiful name Al-Azeez 100 times today !
The Prophet ﷺ would say:
اللهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ، وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْتُ، وَبِكَ خَاصَمْتُ، اللهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِعِزَّتِكَ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَنْ تُضِلَّنِي، أَنْتَ الْحَيُّ الَّذِي لَا يَمُوتُ، وَالْجِنُّ وَالْإِنْسُ يَمُوتُونَ
Muslim, on the authority of Ibn ʿAbbās
O Allāh! To You I have submitted, and in You do I believe, and in You I put my trust, and to You do I turn, and for You I argue. O Allāh, I seek refuge with You through Your Might; there is none worthy of worship except You Alone; that You safeguard me against going astray. You are the Ever Living Who never dies, whereas human beings and jinn will all die.
Read/Explore:
What is the difference between the two names Al-Azeez and Al-Qawi? Let’s find out!
Watch/Listen:
We’ve picked two special videos for you! Let’s take a look at the meaning of Al-Azeez from different perspectives of various scholars!
Day 10: Al-Jabbar
Meaning: The Compeller, The Restorer, The Repairer.
Al-Jabbar (in Arabic: ٱلْجَبَّارُ) is the 10th name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ meaning the highest. Whatever He decrees will come to pass without fail. He restores all of creation. He heals the broken hearted, binds their wounds, and brings comfort to the weak. He compels each and everything to his divine will but is never Himself compelled.
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱلْقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْجَبَّارُ ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ
Surah Al-hashr Ayat 23 (59:23 Quran)
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.
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
We can draw closer to Allah, Al-Jabbar, by learning the following supplication, which is recommended to be said when sitting between the two prostrations in the prayer.
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, console me, grant me health, grant me provision, and elevate my rank.
اللهم اغفر لي, و ارحمني, و اهدني, و اجبرني, و عافني, و ارزقني, و ارفعني
Read/Explore:
Let’s explore more about the meaning of Al-Jabbar through the article below!
Al-Jabbar, The Restorer; Restore My Heart: https://faithfulkids.net/blogs/blog-for-the-muslim-family/al-jabbar-the-restorer-restore-my-heart
Watch/Listen:
There is a video that will help you reflect on the divine name “Al-Jabbar”. If you like the video you can watch the other two parts as well. Also we’ve picked a podcast episode which explains the divine name Al-Jabbar. Let’s explore it together!
10-Al-Jabbar and Dua Against Opressors-99 Names of Allah: https://muslimcentral.com/zoheeb-iqbal-10-al-jabbar-and-dua-against-oppressors-99-names-of-allah/
Day 11: Al-Mutakabbir
Meaning: The Supreme, The Majestic
The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures and from resembling them.
Al-Mutakabbir (in Arabic: ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ) means the supremely great one. He is exalted far above all creation. He has rights and privileges, and attributes that others do not have. He is truly great and manifests this greatness in all things and many ways.
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱلْقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْجَبَّارُ ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ
Surah Al-hashr Ayat 23 (59:23)
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.
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Every day ask Allah Al-Mutakabbir to save you and protect you from the evil of pride and arrogance.
O Allah, Al-Mutakabbir, we know that You are supremely Great. Guide our hearts and actions to humility towards You, our Deen and Your creation. Protect us from arrogance and assist us to ways to cure any arrogance that entered our hearts. Make us of those who are blessed to witness Your Grandeur in Paradise, ameen!
Read/Explore:
There are two articles written for the name Al-Mutakabbir. They will help you understand better the meaning of Al-Mutakabbir and apply the name to your daily life. Let’s read them and benefit from them!
God’s Name Al-Mutakabbir: Does it Mean He is Arrogant?: https://aboutislam.net/reading-islam/understanding-islam/god-is-al-mutakabbir-does-it-mean-he-is-arrogant/
Watch/Listen:
Let’s find out what Al-Mutakabbir actually means!
Day 12: Al-Khaaliq
Meaning: The One who brings everything from non-existence to existence.
Al Khaaliq (in Arabic: ٱلْخَالِقُ) He is the one who creates things from nothing with no precedents. He creates what He pleases and in a perfect manner. He is the only one who determines when, how, and what to create and does so from nothing.
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْخَـٰلِقُ ٱلْبَارِئُ ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ ۖ لَهُ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
Surah Al-hashr Ayat 24 (59:24 Quran)
He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: Each of you should ask for his needs from Allah, even if the strap of your sandal breaks, because if Allah does not facilitate it, it will never be possible. [At-Tirmidhi] No evil eye, magic, or any force on earth can prevent what Al-Khaaliq has destined to come into existence. Firawn tried his best to prevent Musa ‘alayhi sallam from coming into being and growing up to destroy his kingdom, but when Al-Khaaliq decides to create something it will be! So ask Him for all your needs and wishes.
Read/Explore:
Let’s find out the meaning of the beautiful name Al-Khaaliq through the article below!
99 Names of Allah al-Khaliq: https://myislam.org/99-names-of-allah/al-khaliq/
Watch/Listen:
When you feel stuck and uncertainty comes in the way, remember that Al-Khaaliq is capable of creating from nothing, He can and surely will help you so ask Him to open new doors for you!
Day 13: Al-Baari’
Meaning: The Maker, The Creator who has the Power to turn the entities.
The One who is the Originator of everything. He is the Creator and The One who gives distinguished characteristics to all of His Creation. Al-Bari’ knows His creation best.
From the root b-r-‘ which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to create, to form out of nothing, to manifest, to create using pre-existing matter, evolve, to be individual free and clear of another thing, to be free and clear of fault or blemish.
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْخَـٰلِقُ ٱلْبَارِئُ ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ ۖ لَهُ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
Surah Al-hashr Ayat 24 (59:24 Quran).
He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Supplicate Allah by the name through the dua below!
O (Allah) the Evolver of the worlds after they had been nothing, which You have brought to existence with the help of Your Mercy, Bounty and Generosity: the universe is but a limited shade, and the sun of the fact is an evidence for its (existence) pertaining to the one that witnesses, and the subject of the witness; and Your Light is the most obvious Sign: for You are the One Who exists before all things, and (people’s) knowledge of You is prior to (their knowledge of) all things.
Read/Explore:
Think how beautifully Allah created us and for learning better the meaning of Al-Baari read the article below!
Watch/Listen:
We’ve picked two videos that will help you understand the meaning of today’s name better. Watch the first one immediately and for those who have time the second one is a deeper explanation!
Day 14: Al-Musawwir
Meaning: The One who forms His creatures in different pictures.
Allah is Al-Musawwir (in arabic: ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ) meaning He brings into existence whatever he wills and in whatever manner He wills it. He says, kun faya kun, “Be! and it is”. He is the fashioner of every creation and has given it a special form whereby it is distinguished.
The One who is the Fashioner and Former of each and every thing in all of creation. It is the One who has given everything in creation a special inclination of desire and a special form and a special manner whereby it is.
Challenges:
Dhikr/Dua:
Make the dua below and say Al-Musawwir 100 times today!
O Allah, Al-Musawwir, we know that You are the One who forms the whole creation. Make us of the shaakireen (the grateful ones) for our own forms and the shapes around us, help us ponder Your creations and ask You at all times. Make us of those who use the blessings you gave us for good, and make us witness the beautiful shapes of Paradise, ameen!
Read/Explore:
Read the article below and reflect on the real meaning of Al-Musawwir!
Watch/Listen:
You will understand better what Al-Musawwir actually means by watching the video below!
