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and to Him the truth in their regard is apparent, evident. He knows where vision trespassesand what the breasts conceal. He sees and oversees; nothing in the high heavens nor in theearth, nor in what is between them both, nor what is under the ground, can ever be concealedfrom His vision, and He is the ever-Present Who is never absent.One who realizes that Allah has such an attribute will be disciplined by constantly keeping avigil on his conduct, by being precise when holding his soul to account. One who safeguardshis hearing and vision against incurring the wrath of the Almighty, not committing anythingthat does not beseem him or is not commendable, is loved by Allah, and he will be blessedwith hearing and vision as indicated in sacred traditions.29. "Al-Hakam"The Almighty has said, "The judgment is only Allah's; He relates the truth and He is the bestof those who decide" (Qura'n, 6:57).Both "al-Hakam" and "al-Hakim" convey the same meaning; the origin of the first means thesame as that of man`, prohibition, from which a word such as hakama, an iron rein piece usedto restrain horses, is derived."Al-Hakam" means: the One Whose word is final in determining what is right and what iswrong, in distinguishing between acts of righteousness and those of sinning. He rewards eachsoul according to what it earns, Who decides between His servants as He pleases, Whodistinguishes between the wretch and the lucky, tormenting the first and rewarding the latter.Al-Hakam is the precise Arbitrator, the absolutely correct Judge Whose decision none canoverturn, nor can anyone repeal His decree.Al-Hakam is the One in Whose promise there should be no doubt at all, in Whose action thereis no fault at all; He has decreed that the hearts must be contented and pleased with Him, thatthe souls must be submissive, obedient, to Him. He separates the truth from falsehood. InSurat al-Ana`m, we read: "Shall I then seek a judge other than Allah? He it is Who hasrevealed to you the Book (which is) made clear" (Qura'n, 6:114). In Surat Younus we read:"Follow what is revealed to you and persevere till Allah gives His judgment, and He is thebest of judges" (Qura'n, 10:109). Other such references are:Then who calls you a liar with regard to the judgment after this? Is not Allah the best ofjudges? (95:7-8) Judgment is only Allah's; on Him do I rely, and on Him let those who arereliant rely. (12:67)