These names are attributes of Allah SWT by which Muslims regard God. The 99 names of Allah SWT are called ‘Asma Al-Husna’ which in Arabic means ‘The Most Beautiful Names’. Prophet Muhammad’s life and his traditions (Sunnah) are of great significance and Muslims follow his traditions all over the world.Īllah SWT has 99 names (See Art: Names of Allah).

The entire religion is based on the Holy Quran. These revelations are regarded as the Word of God which has been compiled as the Holy Quran. He reported receiving these revelations until the day of his death. These revelations were brought to him by angle Jibrael (Gabriel) AS. Prophet Muhammad Pbuh was the Chosen One who received revelations (Ayah meaning Signs) from Allah SWT. It is derived from the root word ‘Hamd’ meaning praise.

The name Muhammad in Arabic means Highly Praised. It is mandatory in Islam to have absolute and unquestionable faith in the oneness of Allah SWT and that Mohammed is the last Messenger of Allah. ‘La Ilaha illallah Muhammad Ur rasool Allah’ is the central dogma of Islam around which the entire belief system revolves. In reality you will find Arab Jews and Christians calling upon Allah in their prayer, and even a Chinese Muslim will call upon Allah in his prayer. It’s a common misconception that Allah is only the God of Muslims or people from the desert. Allah is the best and the most suited name for God. There are many other names of Allah mentioned in the Holy Quran, but these other names are attributes of the creator. In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. To test what Allah can be, he has given an acid test in his book as he speaks to his servant (Prophet Mohammad) in The Holy Quran. The name Allah is unique and unmatched and indicates the existence of one creator of the universe who is omnipotent and all-powerful. The word Allah is the supreme and all-comprehensive divine name. It is derived from the union of the word ‘Al’ meaning ‘The’ and ‘Ilah’ Meaning ‘God’ (See Art: God in other languages). In Arabic, the word Allah (See Art: 99 Names of Allah & The Word Allah) means ‘The God’.

Most of his paintings manifest his love for Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala (English: “Glorious and exalted is He.' In short: SWT) and his messenger Muhammad (Peace be upon him, In short: PBUH). His paintings are unique among his contemporaries. The beautiful array of his work can be seen on his website. Hafeez sheikh is a very creative painter whose expertise lies in Islamic art.

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