99 NAMES OF GOD
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PEACE
I translated them for english and spanish, I have no time to modify it for this post.I translated them myself, because I have files and videos about them, and I found that the translators repeated too much the same English words, and I believe that if there are 99 attributes of God, they should all be different.
I used Dictionary of Quranic use, quran corpus, and different verses of Qurans for the meaning of roots, and my own observations for the tense.huwa ila Allah la aladhy Alah huwa
Him except God no the one that God He
juwa ila Allaj la aladjy Alaj juwa
El excepto Dios no el que Dios El"God possess the Most Beautiful Names, so call Him with them, and stay away from those who profane them?"
"Dios posee los nombres m?s bellos, invocadle pues con ellos, y ap?rtate de quienes los profanen??000 Al-lah The God; Al-laj El Dios.
001 Al-Rahman The Beneficent; Al-Rajman El compasivo.
002 Al-Rahym The Merciful; Al-Rajym El Misericordioso.
003 Al-Malik The Master/king/owner; Al-Malik El Amo/Rey/Due?o .
004 Al-Qudus The Most Sacred-one; Al-Qudus El M?s Sagrado.
005 Al-Salam The Peace; Al-Salam La Paz.
006 Al-Mwmin The Faithful, the believer; Al-Mwmin El fiel, El creyente
007 Al-Muhaymin The Guardian; Al-Mujaymin El Guardian.
008 Al-'Azyz The Mighty One; Al-hazyz El Poderozo.
009 Al-Jabbar The Omnipotent One; Al-llabar El Omnipotente.
010 Al-Mutakabir The Proudone; Al-Mutakabir EL Orgulloso.
011 Al-Khaliq The Creator; Al-Kjaliq El Creador.
012 Al-Bary The Evolver, The maker; Al-Bary El hacedor, El Que Hace Evolucionar.
013 Al-Musawir The Shaper; Al-Musawir El formador.
014 Al-Ghafar The Forgiveness; Al-Gafar EL Perd?n.
015 Al-Qahar The All-Prevailing One, the compeller; Al-Qajar El Que Prevalece, El que compele.
016 Al-Wahab The Bestower; Al-Wajab El Que Otorga/ Confiere.
017 Al-Razaq The Sustainer, The Provider; Al-Razaq El Sustentador, El Proveedor.
018 Al-Fattah The Opener; Al-Fataj El Que Habre.
019 Al-'Alym The Omniscient; Al-hAlym El Omnisciente.
020 Al-Qabid The one that draws near, The one that grabs; Al-Qabid El que acerca, El que agarra.
021 Al-Basit The spreader; Al-Basit El Propagador.
022 Al-Khafid The one that humbles; Al-Kjafid El que humilla.
023 Al-Rafi' The Elevated-one ; Al-Rafih El Elevado.
024 Al-Mu'iz The Honourer; Al-Muhiz El que honra.
025 Al-Mudhil The Dishonorer; Al-Mudjil El que deshonra
026 Al-Samy? The Hearer; Al-Samyh El Escuchador
027 Al-Basyr The Seeing-one; Al-Basyr El que Ve
028 Al-Hakam The Judge; Al-Jakam El juez.
029 Al-'adl The Justice; Al-hadl La Justicia.
030 Al-Latyf The Subtle One; Al-Latyf El que es Sutil.
031 Al-Khabyr The All-Aware-One; Al-Kjabyr El Conciente de Todo
032 Al-Halym The lenient-one, The Tolerant-one; Al-Jalym El Indulgente, El Tolerante
033 Al-'Atym The Great-One; Al-Hatym El Grandioso.
034 Al-Ghafwr The Forgiver; Al-Gafwr El perdonador.
035 Al-Shakwr The one that gratifies; Al-Shakwr El que Gratifica.
036 Al-'aly The High; Al-Haly El Alto.
037 Al-Kabyr The magnificent; Al-Kabyr El Magnifico.
038 Al-Hafyz The Preserver; Al-jafyz El preservador.
039 Al-Muqyt The sustainer; Al-Muqyt El Sustentador.
040 Al-Hasyb The One that pays for the account; Al-Jasyb El Que paga por la cuenta.
041 Al-Jalyl The Majestic-One; Al-Llalyl El Majestuoso
042 Al-Karym The Generous One; Al-Karym El Generoso.
043 Al-Raqyb The observer; Al-Raqyb El Observador.
044 Al-Mujyb The Responder; Al-Mullyb El que Responde
045 Al-Wasi' The Infinite/vast; Al-wasih El Infinito/vasto.
046 Al-Hakym The Wise; Al-Jakym El Sabio.
047 Al-Wadwd The Affectionate. Al Wadwd El Afectuoso
048 Al-Majyd The Glorious-One; Al-Mallyd El Glorioso.
049 Al-Baith The one that Resurrects; Al-Ba'itd El que resucita.
050 Al-Shahyd The Witness; Al-Shajyd El Testigo.
051 Al-Haq The Truth; Al-Jaq La verdad
052 Al-Wakyl The Trustee; Al-Wakyl El Fideicomisario.
053 Al-Qwy The Strong; Al-Qwy El Fuerte.
054 Al-Matyn The Firm, The Resolute; Al-Matyn El Firme , El resuelto.
055 Al-Waly The Friend; Al Waly El Amigo.
056 Al-Hamyd The Praiseworthy; Al-Jamyd El Alabado.
057 Al-Muhsy The Counter, The Reckoner; Al-Mujsy El Contador, El enumerador.
058 Al-Mubdi The one that reveals the concealed; Al-Mubdi El que revela lo oculto.
059 Al-Mu'yd The Restorer; Al-Muhyd El Restaurador.
060 Al-Muhyy The Lifeguiver; Al-Mujyy El dador de vida
061 Al-Mumyt The afflictor of Death; Al-Mumyt El Dador de Muerte.
062 Al-Hay The Living One; Al-Jay El viviente
063 Al-Qywm The constant; Al-Qywm El constante.
064 Al-Wajid (3844) The one that Perceives; Al-wallid El que percibe.
065 Al-Majid The Glory-giver; Al-Mallid El que da Gloria.
066 Al-Wahid The One that is one, the unique; Al-Wajid El que es Uno, El ?nico
067 Al-Ahad The One; Al-ajad El Uno.
068 Al-Samad The Eternal; Al-Samad El Eterno.
069 Al-Qadir The one that subdues ; Al-Qadir El que sojuzga
070 Al- Muqtadir The Dominant ; Al- Muqtadir El Dominante.
071 Al-Muqadim The Leader, The Preceding one; Al-Muqadim El Lider, El que precede.
072 Al-Mwakhir The Delayer; Al-Mwakjir El postegador.
073 Al-Awal The First ; Al-Awal El primero.
074 Al-Akhir The Last ; Al-Akjir El ultimo.
075 Al-Zahir The Perceptible ; Al-Zahir El perceptible.
076 Al-Batin The Imperceptible; Al-Batin El Inperceptible.
077 Al-Waly The supporter/ally; Al-Waly El partidario/aliado.
078 Al-Muta'aly The Most Exalted one; Al-Mtahaly El Exaltado.
079 Al-Bar the good; Al-Bar El bien.
080 Al-Tawab The repentance; Al-Tawab El arrepentimiento.
081 Al-Muntaqim The Avenger, The punisher . Al-Muntaqim El Vengador, El que castiga.
082 Al-'Afw The relief; Al-Hafw El alivio.
083 Al-Rawwf The benevolent?One; Al-Rawwf El Ben?volo.
084 Malik-al-Mulk owner the Kingdom; Malik-al-Mulk Due?o del Reino.
085 Dhw al-Jalal wa al-Ikram Possessor of the Majesty and the honor; Ddw al-llalal wa al-Ikram Poseedor de la Majestad y el honor.
086 Al-Muqsit The Equitable; Al-Muqsit El Equitativo.
087 Al-Jami' The Gatherer; Al-Llamih El Que Reune.
088 Al-Ghany The Rich; Al-Gany El Rico.
089 Al-Mughny The Enricher; Al-Mugny El enriquecedor.
090 Al-Mani' The impregnable; Al-Manih El impenetrable.
091 Al-Dar The Distress; Al-Dar La Afliccion.
092 Al-Nafi' The beneficent; Al-Nafih El ben?fico
093 Al-Nwr The Light ; Al-Nwr La luz
094 Al-Hady The one that Guides ; Al-Jady El Guia.
095 Al-Bady? The Origin, The producer of new things ; Al-Badyh El Origen, El productor de cosas nuevas.
096 Al-Baqy The Everlasting-one ; Al-Baqy El Imperecedero
097 Al-Warith The Inheritor; Al-Waritd El Heredero.
098 Al-Rashyd The one with good judgment; Al-Rashyd El que tiene buen juicio
099 Al-Sabwr The Patient; Al-Sabwr El Paciente.I my file the Roots are one color, and the letters that modify the meaning are different color, but is too much work to color everything here. If somebody can tell me how to post the file, I will post it, for Microsoft-word file and for open office.
If I am wrong in one translation, tell me why, the root, the modifier, and the effect of the modifier, and how it reflects in the English translation.
may God increase our knowledge and give us wisdom
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Salam wrkmmn.
First of all, thanks for a well spent effort.
One item, I'd like to highlight to you is that the Arabic word (ن does mean Beneficent, but when it comes to the term (ُ in Qur'an (note the difference in spelling) it does seem like a unique name for Allah - the meaning of which is closest to the English term "Almighty" - based on the usage of the term in Qur'an. There is a detailed article about this in the article section of this forum which I found very useful and informative.
I strongly recommend this article for you http//www.free-minds.org/Old/articles/gods_system/rahman.htm
In my view the terms Ar-Rahman (ُ and Ar-Rahym (م both are linked to the root word R-H-M implying "womb of a mother" and they represent two reciprocal relationships between the mother and the child in the womb. The Ar-Rahym (م denotes the mercy / kindness like the kindness of mother to its child in the womb. This is a special type of kindness because unlike the kindness between friends / spouses this kindness is not generated out of mutual interaction, this kindness generates unconditionally and unilaterally on part of the mother due to the fact that the child in the womb is completely dependent on her kindness. On the other hand, Ar-Rahman (ُ denotes the supreme authority which One commands when others are completely dependent upon the One - like the child in the womb is dependent on its mother. The term "Almighty" is perhaps the closest English term to denote this sense.
May Allah increase us in knowledge and wisdom.
Regards,
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is symbolic for womb because it is in which the child is brought into completion. The root means 'complete', but twisted in meaning by interpreters.
Be well
Amenuel -
Peace
please, do not tank me, all I do is to please God, and I am just sharing what my Lord allows me to see of the truth. glorify God.
PEace Arman may God reward you for your commentary. yes, The root Rhm has to do with what you say. And, based in my observations, when the letter " y" is added to a root makes the being to whom is applied be what the word means; thus, RaHaM= mercy, RaHYM=merciful/one who is mercy. However, The word Al-Rahman is one of the words that I translated based on the meanings I got from quran translations and dictionaries; Because, based on the Arabic rules I have, the root+n would be translated as "they(femenine) +perfect/participle of the word" and it is not possible with the word mercy, and it did not make sense. Furthermore, regarding your translation of Al-Rahman as "Almighty", there is the root 'zz that has to do with might/power, thus Al-'Azyz The Mighty One/Almighty.
There are roots in which I corrected the meaning, but I translated the tense in the same way as commonly translated, because I did not have enough evidence to do it otherwise. may God forgive my mistakes.
may God increase our knowledge and give us wisdom
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Salam wrkmmn.
Hope you got a chance to study the article that I referred. If not, I strongly recommend you do. It will greatly help clarify why the translation "Almighty" seem to be a better fit than "Beneficient", which is practically synonymous to "Merciful".
Meanwhile to avoid any confusion let me clarify, if I have to literally translate the word (ُ - it would be "One upon Whose Mercy we have absolute dependence." The English word "Almighty" just seems to be the single word which conveys the meaning closest to it. But I agree this "Almighty" - term has more of the notion of "might" than what the Arabic word (ُ demands. I am not at all fanatic about which English word is used for translation. The goal of this discussion is to formulate the best understanding.
May Allah increase you in wisdom.
Regards,
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This is sectarian hogwash. As far as I know there are 114 names of God in the Quran.
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This is sectarian hogwash. As far as I know there are 114 names of God in the Quran.
Very much true....in fact, now even sectarians consider the idea as part of their weak sahih fabrication.
A well known hadith concerning the names of Allah is the following Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah, said, "Allah has ninety-nine names. He who 'ahsaha' will enter Paradise. He is God, other than whom there is no god, the Compassionate, the Merciful, the King, the Holy, the Source of Peace, the Preserver of Security..."
The hadith continues to list ninety-nine names of Allah.
This hadith was recorded by at-Tirmidhi and others. Ibn Majah also has recorded something similar to it. In English, it may be found in a number of works, including Mishkat al-Masabih.This hadith is well-known among the scholars of hadith to be a weak hadith. Most of them consider the actual listing of the names as a later addition by one of the narrators of the hadith and some narrators mistakenly included it as part of the hadith. Among those scholars who reject this hadith as weak are at-Tirmidhi, al-Baihaqi, ibn Hazm, al-Dawudi, ibn Taymiya, ibn Katheer, ibn Hajr, al-Juwaini, ibn Baz, al-Albani, ibn Uthaimin and Abdul Qadir al-Arnaut.
However, it must be noted that there is an authentic hadith with the following wording, that does not include the listing of the names of Allah Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one. Whoever ahsaha will enter Paradise. (Recorded by al-Bukhari and Muslim)
SOME ADDITIONAL POINTS
A problem that results from the above hadith -- which seems to be the basis for the posters that are made of the ninety-nine names of Allah -- is that it contains some names which are not considered names of Allah. That is, ignoring this weak hadith, there is no authentic hadith or Quranic verse that offers evidence that those names are from the names of Allah. Since the names of Allah must be based on revelation from Allah (the Quran and Sunnah), if there is no authentic proof for specific names, they cannot be called one of the names of Allah. An example from the above hadith is the name al-Rasheed. There is no Quranic verse or authentic hadith that states this name. Hence, one cannot claim it as a name of Allah. Other commonly heard names that apparently are not from the names of Allah are al-Baqi, al-Sitaar and al-Naasir.
It should be noted that the hadith states that Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one, is not meant to be all inclusive. That is, it does not mean that Allah has ninety-nine and only ninety-nine names. Indeed, in going through the Quran and authentic hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) many scholars have been able to discover more than ninety-nine names of Allah. Furthermore, many scholars have concluded that Allah has an infinite number of names. This opinion is based on the following hadith. The Prophet (peace be upon him) made the following supplication, ", I ask you of you by every name that You have named yourself or that You have revealed in Your book or that You have taught any of Your creation or that You have kept hidden, in the unseen knowledge, with Yourself." (Recorded by Ahmad, According to al-Albani, it is sahih.)
The List of Ninety-Nine Primary Names of Allah
Names /Attributes of Allah, subhana watalahttp//users.aol.com/MuttaqunOL/99names.html
Surely, the Muttaqun (the pious who fear Allah much) desire to be amongst the Mufarradun (those who remember Allah, subhana watala, much, and whose enemies are destroyed by Allah, t'ala, for their wrong deeds).
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger as saying There are ninety-nine names of Allah; he who commits them to memory would get into Paradise. Verily, Allah is Odd (He is one, and it is an odd number) and He loves odd numbers." (Muslim #6475)Hadith - Sahih Bukhari 8419, Narrated Abu Huraira
Allah has ninety-nine Names, i.e., one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly, will enter Paradise; and Allah is Witr (one) and loves 'the Witr' (i.e., odd numbers).
http//www.salagram.net/names-of-Allah-page.htm -
Peace
The 99 names of god are actually attributes of the Creator. The Creator does not have a name as names are assigned to Creation.
Thus we call the creator god as we assigned the 'god' concept to the creator. Essentially the Creator is not god given that it is a concept created by humans.
God only exist in our limited understanding of the Creator. And in the Quran, the Creator states that anything can become god thus clearly confirming that Allah is not god. That is why the std english translation "there is no god but The God" sounds funny. God is a creation of humans requiring something to lean on for support unfortunately the god concept is fickle it can be anything that is of importance to that particular person like money, wealth, parents, children, boss, car, house, sex etc.Are there more attributes of the Creator than the 99? I may be wrong but I did not recall the Quran stating that it is limited to 99.
Salam
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As far as I am concerned the sectarian interpretation of Quran does not even state that there is a name for God/Rabb.
God's "name" is Rabb. Ya Rabb -)
Ya Rabb is the only used Ya expression for God.
Be well
Amenuel -
peace
Arman Yes I consider Rahman a synonym of Rahym, I do not have enough evidence to do it otherwise. Unless you tell me what change in the tense/meaning does the N at the end of roots exactly do , with evidence. And, I actually made a mistake, the Spanish word is correct, but the English translation would be more "Compassionate" than " beneficent".
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This is sectarian hogwash. As far as I know there are 114 names of God in the Quran.
I do not belong to any sect, and though I verified that most of the atributes exist in the Quran, I did not get them from there my self. Therefore, if you can provide me with the rest of the attributes, so that I can translate them all, may God reward you. Please, include the verses where they appear, if you are truthful.
may God increase our knowledge and give us wisdom
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peace
Arman Yes I consider Rahman a synonym of Rahym, I do not have enough evidence to do it otherwise. Unless you tell me what change in the tense/meaning does the N at the end of roots exactly do , with evidence. And, I actually made a mistake, the Spanish word is correct, but the English translation would be more "Compassionate" than " beneficent".
Salam brother.
My proposition with regards to the name Ar-Rahman is as follows. Please let me know exactly for which step you are looking for more evidence
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Ar-Rahman as spelled in Qur'an (without the alif in the middle) is not the same as the known Arabic word Ar-Rahmaan (ن which I did agree that it means "Compassionate" - with the ending alif-nun implying an elative form of the word Raheem. But note - to make an elative form the word needs both the letters alif and noon, while Qur'an has skipped the alif.
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Since I am convinced every word and letter in Qur'an is purposeful - the implication of this different spelling to me is that God has chosen to change the word slightly and hence the best meaning of this new unique Quranic word can only be derived from usage in Qur'an.
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The usage of the word in Qur'an implies that the word refers to someone with Supreme Authority rather than highlighting His Mercy or Compassion. The article I referred earlier provides detailed review of the usage of the word in Qur'an
http//www.free-minds.org/Old/articles/gods_system/rahman.htm
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However, since the linkage of the word to the root R-H-M is obvious, I understand the word as "The One upon whose Mercy we all are absolutely dependent". Thus the link with Mercy is retained and yet the Supreme Authority is implied. Reading it like this on one hand makes the usage of the word meaningful in Qur'an verses (1330, 1918, 1945 etc.) and on the other hand, makes the two frequently paired words Ar-Rahmanur Raheem complementary to each other - God is absolutely Merciful to us and we are absolutely dependent upon His Mercy - rather than being mere repetitions.
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The word "Almighty" just happens to be the closest approximation of the meaning of "The One upon whose Mercy we all are absolutely dependent" - if I have to choose a single English word. If I find a better word, I am open to accepting it.
This is how I find the word to be the most meaningful in Qur'an. I just wanted to share this with you in case it is helpful to you, or other readers. But of course if you choose to stick to the traditional view that Ar-Rahman is same as Ar-rahmaan (with the center alif) which means same as Ar-Raheem - then of course you are free to understand however you choose. I do not mean to debate with you, my goal is only to highlight the perspective which is often overlooked.
May Allah increase us in knowledge.
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Peace arman.
I am only sharing too. the two ideas are here, people is free to decide whatever they wish to believe al-rahman to mean.
Peace bender
If the quran is the criterium to give a name then a lot of "names" in your list are not from the quran.
I said," though I verified that most of the attributes exist in the Quran, I did not get them from there my self." So, it is not my list. But, please list those that are not in the Quran, so that I can correct my understanding, if you are truthful.
may God increase our knowledge and give us wisdom
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Peace bender I said," though I verified that most of the attributes exist in the Quran, I did not get them from there my self." So, it is not my list. But, please list those that are not in the Quran, so that I can correct my understanding,if you are truthful.
may God increase our knowledge and give us wisdom
Hi,
RED The reason why I will not do this is not because I am truthful or not truthful, but it will take to much time from me to do this job. And as you know time is money!
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Peace
bender
And as you know time is money!4535This, because you take the Signs of Allah in jest, and the life of the world has deceived you...
time is time, and money is money.I invest my time accumulating knowledge and truth, you invest your time accumulating money, let's let everybody strive for what he/she values the most. Just do not come again preaching to me your nonsense, wasting my time, because somebody with such mindset is void of any truth.
3185...And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion.
6111you believe in Allah and His Messenger and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is best for you, if you should know.
474So let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And he who fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or achieves victory - We will bestow upon him a great reward.2212Beautified for those who disbelieve is the life of this world...
669O you Prophet, strive with the steadfast disbelievers, and the hypocrites, and be harsh with them; and their abode will be Hell; and miserable is the Destiny!may God increase our knowledge and give us wisdom
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Peace
bender4535This, because you take the Signs of Allah in jest, and the life of the world has deceived you...
time is time, and money is money.I invest my time accumulating knowledge and truth, you invest your time accumulating money, let's let everybody strive for what he/she values the most. Just do not come again preaching to me your nonsense, wasting my time, because somebody with such mindset is void of any truth.
Peace,
I was telling you that your list of names contains a lot of names which are not from the quran, that is not preaching but telling you a fact.
Since you are one who invests his time in accumulating knowledge and truth, it is maybe an option to put this in your to do list for a rainy sunday afternoon.3185...And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion.
6111you believe in Allah and His Messenger and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is best for you, if you should know.
474So let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And he who fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or achieves victory - We will bestow upon him a great reward.2212Beautified for those who disbelieve is the life of this world...
669O you Prophet, strive with the steadfast disbelievers, and the hypocrites, and be harsh with them; and their abode will be Hell; and miserable is the Destiny!may God increase our knowledge and give us wisdom
thanks for the verses!
peace