Allah Ta’ala has 99 beautiful names ranging from “Al-Qaabid” (Rozi tang karne wala, The Restrainer, the Withholder) to “Al-Basit” (Rozi faragh karne wala, The Expander, The Enlarger). This entails that on one hand Allah widens sustenance by His Mercy & Generosity and on the other, He constricts it by His Wisdom. What intriguing, parallel attributes!
We spend our entire lives without knowing the most beautiful of Allah’s Names or at least seeking to understand with our limited faculties, His Qualities. The knowledge that we can never do so, should further prompt us to endeavor for a single sip of this mighty ocean. For who could be more unlucky than one who went through life and never knew his Creator, his beginning and his destination? And finally couldn’t even see Him on the Day of Judgment?
Ask this of one who yearns to know his roots.
It is like being bereft of your identity.
My favourite Name is one that unfortunately not many people know of – “Al-Wadood” (The Loving). Can you not feel His Love engulfing you, every time you receive a blessing and dance with joy? Is His Love not a poignant force, every time you sin and still He continues to bless you? Does He not cloak your multitudes of sins so that the world may not think ill of you? Is it not His Love silently loving you when you receive a wonderful surprise unexpectedly? Every time your mother hugs you, is it not Allah’s Love embracing you? Is His love not alive within you ever time you love His creations?
How would Allah feel when He loves you so much and blesses you; then you hurt another human being whom He loves too?
The strongest bond in the universe is that of Creator and creation; one that is unbroken even in death.
How can one not love such a Loving God? Or even worse deny His very Presence – Allah calls it Zulm. Do you not think it IS Zulm if we reject His Love; instead claiming that another human being or false deity created us?
This Lover continues to love us regardless of what we do. How easy is it for Him to halt the coming breath when we are ungrateful? Why then does He give us our next breath and then the next?
Points to ponder.
Allah says: “Say: O Ibadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the mercy of Allah; verily, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
(39: 53)
I repeat: How can one not love such a Loving God?
October 17, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Salam Samar, my name is Aneela. I was browsing the net, I typed in Allah’s love and your blog came up. It’s lovely, what I really like is the fact that you are a lover of Allah too, like me. That’s why Allah’s name Al-Wudud is your faviroute name, as it is for me. I think we are united in the same kinds of emotions regarding Allah. I have a website that is dedicated to loving Allah for His wonderful qualities, my site is http://www.muhibba.com. I paint all the works of art with Allah’s love in mind and He truly inspires me and directs me. Have a look and tell me what you think. Regards, Aneela.
October 17, 2008 at 11:15 pm
check out my site!
October 18, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Wa alaikum as Salam!
I love your work! I really admire your vision in the Elemental & Mixed Media series. Can we order them in Pakistan?
I can’t afford em being a lowly student but I have a feeling that some rich aunties will be very interested
October 21, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Salaam sis, thanks for your appreciation. Yes, you can order them anywhere in the world, I will post them to any country. If you really love my work which I am certain that you do because you also appreciate and feel about Allah exactly like I do, I will paint anything you like from the galleries at a small price, which we can discuss. There is also the option to purchase the canvas prints which I can make to any size you prefer, if you are on a low budget. Contact me through my website contact page with an idea for the painting you like and the size. I will let you know the exact prices for your choice in hand painted original and print so you can decide which option is best for you. As far as your aunties are concerned, I will also give them their choice of painting in reasonable price, just for you. I can assure you, the painting will change the entire ambience of the room in which it is placed and maked you think constantly of the Divine. By the way, do you live in America yourself or Pakistan?
October 22, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Hi Samar, did you try to leave a message through my contact page on my site?
November 6, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Err, I didn’t. However I did visit to admire the pix again
September 14, 2009 at 5:57 am
i have a lot of questions about islam and i wanted someone to help me so if you can please send me a reply and may god bless you
September 16, 2009 at 4:38 am
Of course, I’ll you to the best of my ability InshAllah
Please email me your queries at samar.irshad@hotmail.com