From the root gh-f-r (Шє ЩЃ Ш±), with the classical Arabic connotations of 'to pardon', 'to forgive' and 'to set aright', Al-Ghaffar translates to 'the All-Forgiving', 'The Absolver', 'The veiler of sins and faults', and the 'most protecting One'. If you've ever thought that you've messed up big time, then you're going to be amazed by the meaning of AllahвЂ™s name - Al-Ghaffar рџ’–. In life, it's inevitable that we as people (and thus are far from perfect) make mistakes. Additionally, if one were to recite it daily after obligatory prayers, angels are said to be appointed to the reciter to protect them from all possible accidents and to help them overcome all difficulties in daily life. In termsВ of dhikr, if recited 135 times daily, it is said that the reciter becomes pious and sincere. Examples of this form are wamuhayminan (вЂњand a guardianвЂќ) and al-muhayminu (вЂњthe GuardianвЂќ). Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him.вЂќ ( Surah Al-Hashr, 59:23) Al-Muhaymin comes from the root h-m-n (Щ‡-Щ…-Щ†) and appears two times in the Quran in one derived form.

вЂњHe is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer (al-Muhaymin), the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior.

On one occasion in the Quran, in Surah Al-Hashr, Allah calls himself Al-Muhaymin which translates to 'The Guardian', 'The Witness' and 'The OverseerвЂ™. In addition, it is said that by beginning this dua after Asr prayer on Friday and reciting it till sunset, Allah will help you in getting over any difficulties - no matter how impossible it may seem. 'Rahman and Rahim are both derived from the root вЂrahmatвЂ™, which signifies tenderness that requires the exercise of beneficence and thus comprising the ideas of both love and mercy'. As described by Dr Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi: рџЊДЄppearing in the first line of Al-Fatihah, the opening surah of the Quran, ar-Rahim also indicates 'womb' - in which protection is provided to all creations that are brought forth into being.

From the triliteral root of r-h-m (Ш± Ш Щ…), the classicalВ Arabic connotations to this name include, 'to love', 'to have mercy' and 'to show favour and goodness'. Ar-Rahim Appearing almost hand in hand with Ar-Rahman is Ar-Rahim a beautiful name of Allah which translates to 'the most merciful' and 'the most compassionate'. It is also said that if one seeks to be less forgetful, they should recite ar-Rahman 299 times after every obligatory prayer and that the continuous recitation of ar-Rahman can transform even the most heartless of people into someone kind and loving. 'Ar-Rahman is the beneficent One whose love and mercy are manifested in the creation of the world.вЂќДЄdditionally, surah ar-Rahman (which is the 55th surah in the Quran) also imparts 10 lessons and blessings Allah mercifully bestows upon his creations. The Prophet Muhammad (п·є) is reported to have said: Ar-Rahman reminds us that Allah continually showers all of His creations with the quality of loving mercy, blessings and prosperity - equally and without disparity regardless of class. Probably one of the most well known of Allah's 99 names is Ar- Rahman - which translates to вЂthe most beneficientвЂ™, вЂthe kindest and most givingвЂ™, вЂthe most graciousвЂ™ and вЂthe infinitely goodвЂ™. If youвЂ™re not sure just which of His 99 Names to call upon, here is a list of 8 names of Allah to call uponВ this Ramadan to help you get started рџ“ќ. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise.вЂќ ( Al-Bukhari) So, during this sacred month, why not take the opportunity to amplify supplication by calling upon the specific names of Allah. As Muslims, it's a given that we would learn of the AsmaвЂ™ul Husna - or the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (and those of us who are lucky are even taught about Asma'ul Husna as early as Kindergarten). Therefore we are encouraged to give supplication to Him, for during this period we are able to double our rewards, receive a response to our supplications and attain forgiveness for our sins. 'There are three whose supplication is not rejected,' and of them, that was mentioned is: 'The fasting person when he breaks his fast.' ( Jami` at-Tirmidhi) Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (п·є) said: During the sacred month of Ramadan, it is said that Allah the Almighty responds to the invocations of the fasting believers.

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