Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (73) | Worship is by bringing together the meanings of the names of God Almighty
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Worshipping Allah by integrating the meanings of all His names together.
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The most perfect of people in servitude is the one who worships Allah through all the names and attributes that have been revealed to mankind.
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Thus, the servitude to one name does not veil him from the servitude to another.
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The worship of His name, the All-Powerful (al-Qadir), does not veil him from the worship of His names, the Forbearing (al-Halim) and the Merciful (al-Rahim).
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Nor does the servitude to His name, the Bestower (al-Mu'ti), veil him from the servitude to His name, the Withholder (al-Mani').
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Or the servitude to His names, the Merciful (al-Rahim), the Pardoner (al-'Afuw), and the Forgiving (al-Ghafur), from the servitude to His name, the Avenger (al-Muntaqim).
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Nor does the worship through the attributes of affection, benevolence, gentleness, and kindness
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veil one from the worship through the attributes of justice, might, majesty, pride, and the like.
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Worshipping by integrating the meanings of Allah’s names together
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is the path of perfection for those journeying toward Allah the Exalted.
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This is what is indicated by the words of Allah the Exalted:
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“Allah's are the fairest names. Invoke Him by them. And leave the company of those who blaspheme His names. They will be requited what they do.” (7:180)
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Supplicating with these names encompasses the supplication of request, the supplication of praise, and the supplication of servitude.
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What follows is a mention of some of the Beautiful Names of Allah, their meanings, and the effects of believing in them.