<strong>The</strong> root word <strong>of</strong> "al-Hameed" is hamd which means: praise, someth<strong>in</strong>g more general thanthank<strong>in</strong>g. Al-Hameed is also al-Mamood, the Praised One. <strong>Allah</strong> is al-Hameed due to prais<strong>in</strong>gHis own Self s<strong>in</strong>ce time immemorial, and also due to His servants prais<strong>in</strong>g Him. His qualities,such as His be<strong>in</strong>g Glorified and Exalted, are due to the fact that those who mention HisAttribute glorify and exalt it. Hamd <strong>in</strong> this context means enumerat<strong>in</strong>g or the attempt toenumerate the qualities <strong>of</strong> perfection conceived by those who praise Him. Al-Hameed grantsyou success and compliments you for it; He wipes out your s<strong>in</strong>s and does not embarrass youby expos<strong>in</strong>g them. He is Praised due to His merits.One whose beliefs, conduct, speech and action are praiseworthy is called hameed. Such adescription fits only the Messenger <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong> and those whose ranks are close to his fromamong <strong>Allah</strong>'s prophets as well as others such as the friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>, and the scholars. Eachone <strong>of</strong> these is hameed with regard to his beliefs, conduct, deeds and statements.58. "Al-Muhsi"<strong>Allah</strong> has said, "So that He may ascerta<strong>in</strong> that they have truly delivered the messages <strong>of</strong> theirLord, and He encompasses what is with them, and He records the number <strong>of</strong> allth<strong>in</strong>gs" (Qura'n, 72:28).<strong>The</strong> root word <strong>of</strong> "Al-Muhsi" is ihsa' which means: count<strong>in</strong>g or comput<strong>in</strong>g. L<strong>in</strong>guistically, italso means to tolerate or to be able to handle. It is also used to describe a tract <strong>of</strong> land wherethere is a large quantity <strong>of</strong> pebbles or stones.<strong>Allah</strong> is al-Muhsi Who counts what we do and readies it for the Day when we meet Him, thatis, the Day <strong>of</strong> Judgment, the day <strong>of</strong> hisab, account<strong>in</strong>g or reckon<strong>in</strong>g, the day <strong>of</strong> reward orpunishment. Al-Muhsi knows all precise and m<strong>in</strong>ute matters, the secrets <strong>of</strong> what is decreed;He sees what is apparent and is fully knowledgeable <strong>of</strong> what is hidden. He counts the acts <strong>of</strong>obedience to Him, knows everyth<strong>in</strong>g, counts our breath, and is acqua<strong>in</strong>ted with our<strong>in</strong>s<strong>in</strong>uations. His knowledgeable <strong>of</strong> all be<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> existence, when they move around or whenthey are still, and with all their affairs and deeds.This Attribute's mean<strong>in</strong>g and derivations exist <strong>in</strong> several places; here are some examples:Certa<strong>in</strong>ly He has a comprehensive knowledge <strong>of</strong> them, and He has numbered them a(comprehensive) number<strong>in</strong>g. (19:94) Surely We shall give life (back) to the dead, and Werecord what they have sent forth before and what they leave beh<strong>in</strong>d, and <strong>of</strong> all th<strong>in</strong>gs have We
taken account <strong>in</strong> a clear Book. (36:12) And We have recorded everyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a book. (78:29)59. "Al-Mubdi"<strong>Allah</strong>, Glory and Exaltation are His, has said, "... as We orig<strong>in</strong>ated the first creation, so shallWe reproduce it, a promise (b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g on Us); We shall surely br<strong>in</strong>g it about" (Qura'n, 21:104).Both "al-Mubdi" and "al-Mu`eed" are among <strong>Allah</strong>'s Attributes, and most <strong>of</strong> those who havediscussed them have dealt with them jo<strong>in</strong>tly.In Surat al-A`raf, we read the follow<strong>in</strong>g: "Say: My Lord has enjo<strong>in</strong>ed justice, and set yourfaces upright at every time <strong>of</strong> the prayers and call upon Him, be<strong>in</strong>g s<strong>in</strong>cere to Him <strong>in</strong>obedience; just as He brought you forth <strong>in</strong> the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g, so shall you also return (toUs)" (Qura'n, 7:29). And <strong>in</strong> Surat al-Naml, we read: "Or Who orig<strong>in</strong>ates the creation thenreproduces it, and Who gives you sustenance from the heavens and from the earth? Is there agod with <strong>Allah</strong>? Say: Br<strong>in</strong>g your pro<strong>of</strong> if you are truthful" (Qura'n, 27:64). In Surat al-`Ankabut, we read this verse: "Say: Traverse the earth and see how He makes the firstcreation, then <strong>Allah</strong> creates the latter creation; surely <strong>Allah</strong> has power over allth<strong>in</strong>gs" (Qura'n, 29:20). Surat al-Room mentions these Attributes <strong>in</strong> two places:<strong>Allah</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>ates creation, then He reproduces it, then to Him you shall be brought back.(30:11) He it is Who orig<strong>in</strong>ates the creation then reproduces it, and it is easy for Him, and Hisare the most exalted Attributes <strong>in</strong> the heavens and the earth, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.(30:27)In Surat al-Buruj, we read: "Surely He it is Who orig<strong>in</strong>ates and reproduces" (Qura'n, 85:13).L<strong>in</strong>guistically, the root word <strong>of</strong> this Attribute means to start, beg<strong>in</strong>, <strong>in</strong>itiate, and the like.<strong>Allah</strong> starts, beg<strong>in</strong>s, <strong>in</strong>itiates, the creation <strong>of</strong> all be<strong>in</strong>gs and Who br<strong>in</strong>gs them <strong>in</strong>to existence. InSurat Saba', we read the follow<strong>in</strong>g: "... falsehood shall vanish and shall not comeback" (Qura'n, 34:49). This verse may be paraphrased thus: "What can falsehood <strong>in</strong>itiate, andwhat can it br<strong>in</strong>g back?"Al-Mubdi has brought the cosmos <strong>in</strong>to be<strong>in</strong>g without a prior model, Who created all theworlds <strong>in</strong> a perfect manner, Who <strong>in</strong>itiates the giv<strong>in</strong>g to and the assistance <strong>of</strong> His servants,prov<strong>in</strong>g Himself as the best to rely on.One who remembers the Attribute "al-Mubdi" ought to seek His forgiveness whenever heremembers it and to always stay attentive while supplicat<strong>in</strong>g to Him.60. "Al-Mu`eed"<strong>Allah</strong> has said, "Surely He it is Who orig<strong>in</strong>ates and reproduces, and He is the Forgiv<strong>in</strong>g, the
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