unseen and the seen, then He will <strong>in</strong>form you <strong>of</strong> what you did" (Qura'n, 9:94), that is, Heknows what you hide or manifest, what you conceal or reveal.<strong>The</strong> Almighty has repeated the phrase "`Alim al ghayb wal shahada," the One Who knows theunseen and the seen, about ten times; among such references are the follow<strong>in</strong>g:... His is the k<strong>in</strong>gdom on the Day when the trumpet is blown, [and He is] the One Who knowsthe unseen and the seen, and He is the Wise, the Aware. (6:73) <strong>The</strong> One Who knows theunseen and the seen, the Great, the Most High (is He). (13:9) <strong>The</strong> One Who knows the unseenand the seen, so may He be exalted above what they associate (with Him). (23:92) Suchknows the unseen and the seen, the Mighty, the Merciful. (32:6) Say: O <strong>Allah</strong>! Orig<strong>in</strong>ator <strong>of</strong>the heavens and the earth Who knows the unseen and the seen! You judge between Yourservants as to that where<strong>in</strong> they differ. (39:46) He is <strong>Allah</strong> besides Whom there is no othergod, the One Who knows the unseen and the seen; He is the Beneficent, the Merciful. (59:22)Say: (As for) the death from which you flee, it will surely overtake you, then you shall be sentback to the One Who knows the unseen and the seen, and He will (then) <strong>in</strong>form you <strong>of</strong>whatever you did. (62:8)<strong>The</strong> believ<strong>in</strong>g nation, the nation that believes <strong>in</strong> Muhammed as the Messenger <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>,always remembers that its Lord, <strong>Allah</strong>, is the Witness over it, and it is also the nation <strong>of</strong>testimony <strong>in</strong> every field. Its Lord has said the follow<strong>in</strong>g about it: "Thus have We made you amedium (just) nation so that you may be the bearers <strong>of</strong> witness to people, and so that theMessenger may be a bearer <strong>of</strong> witness to you" (Qura'n, 2:143).52. "Al-Haqq"<strong>Allah</strong> has said: <strong>Allah</strong> is the Truth, and He gives life to the dead, and He has power over allth<strong>in</strong>gs. (22:6)One <strong>of</strong> the attributes <strong>Allah</strong> is "al-Haqq", the Truth. His existence is proven to be true and sois His Div<strong>in</strong>ity. He makes the truth manifest by the power <strong>of</strong> His words, Who supports thosewhom He loves by His signs. <strong>Allah</strong> is the Truth, al-Haqq, who is worthy <strong>of</strong> be<strong>in</strong>g adored,Who is always there and Who never disappears, Whose presence is proven to have alwaysbeen, s<strong>in</strong>ce time immemorial, and forever __ even before time and above time. His presence isa reality stand<strong>in</strong>g on its own merits, and there is no existence except through Him, and byHim, and He never moves and is above motion or anyth<strong>in</strong>g physical or material. He permitsthe truth to manifest itself. He creates everyth<strong>in</strong>g as His wisdom dictates. He is present <strong>in</strong> away which permits no room for Him to be absent, nor different, nor ext<strong>in</strong>ct. Everyth<strong>in</strong>g thatexists is from Him, and to Him is its ultimate end."Al-Haqq" is the antithesis <strong>of</strong> falsehood. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to one tradition, the Messenger <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>
has said, "Labbayka Haqqan Haqqa!" that is, "Here I am, O Truth, O Truthful One, here I am,<strong>in</strong> obedience to You! Here I am, O antithesis <strong>of</strong> falsehood!" Surely He is the truth beyond anydoubt. <strong>Allah</strong> has said, "<strong>The</strong>n are they sent back to <strong>Allah</strong>, their Master, the true One" (Qura'n,6:62). He has also said,This is so because <strong>Allah</strong> is the Truth, and that which they call upon besides Him is falsehood.(31:30) And <strong>Allah</strong> will show the truth to be true by His words. (10:82)His promise is the very truth; He has said <strong>in</strong> this regard: Surely the promise <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong> is true.(31:33)Whenever the Prophet made tahajjud dur<strong>in</strong>g the night, he would say, "Lord! All Praise is dueto You! You are the Lord <strong>of</strong> the heavens and the earth and everyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> them! All Praise isdue to You! You are the One Who susta<strong>in</strong>s the heavens and the earth and everyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> them!You are the Truth; Your speech is the truth; Your promise is the truth; meet<strong>in</strong>g with You isthe truth; Paradise is the truth; Hell is the truth; the Hour [<strong>of</strong> Judgment] is the truth! Lord! ToYou have I submitted myself; <strong>in</strong> You have I believed; upon You have I relied; to You have Ireturned; for Your sake have I disputed with others, based upon Your truth have I arbitrated;so, I implore You to forgive my past faults and my future ones, what I have concealed andwhat I have manifested! You are my Lord! <strong>The</strong>re is no god but You!"53. "Al-Wakeel"<strong>Allah</strong> has said, "... and trust <strong>in</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>, and <strong>Allah</strong> suffices as Protector" (Qura'n, 4:81, 33:3)."Al-Wakeel" is one <strong>of</strong> the Attributes <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>, these Attributes which l<strong>in</strong>k whoever repeatsthem quite <strong>of</strong>ten, be<strong>in</strong>g aware <strong>of</strong> their mean<strong>in</strong>gs, to the gardens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>, the Truth, Who hasall the beauty, perfection, and glory. Al-Wakeel is the Susta<strong>in</strong>er, the One Who has taken uponHimself to provide sustenance for His servants. He, and only He, takes charge <strong>of</strong> all theaffairs <strong>of</strong> those who are <strong>in</strong> His custody, under His care. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to l<strong>in</strong>guists, "al-Wakeel" isthe One to Whom all affairs are entrusted to manage, Who provides His servants witheveryth<strong>in</strong>g they need. In other words, He takes charge <strong>of</strong> everyth<strong>in</strong>g. Al-Wakeel benevolentlylooks after His pious servants. He is the One to Whom all affairs are referred, Who makes thetruth manifest; so, whoever relies on Him will be self-sufficient, and whoever seekssufficiency from Him will be <strong>in</strong>dependent and pleased.<strong>The</strong> servants <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong> have entrusted their affairs to Him and relied on His benevolence due totheir <strong>in</strong>ability to atta<strong>in</strong> what they wish to atta<strong>in</strong> versus His own ability to do so: He takescharge <strong>of</strong> the conditions <strong>of</strong> His servants, Who manages them as He pleases. Those whorecognize Him will entrust Him to fare with their own affairs. He surely is the only One Whotruly fares with His servants as He pleases. If one <strong>of</strong> His servants entrusts Him to fare with his
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