Attributes of Allah (Swt): 41-50 – JSS3 Islamic Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Attributes 41 to 50 of Allah (SWT) are ten of His 99 beautiful names: Al-Hafiz (The Preserver), Al-Muqit (The Sustainer), Al-Hasib (The Reckoner), Al-Jalil (The Majestic), Al-Karim (The Generous), Ar-Raqib (The Watchful), Al-Mujib (The Responsive), Al-Wasi’ (The All-Encompassing), Al-Hakim (The Wise) and Al-Wadud (The Loving).

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. State the names of Allah’s attributes 41 to 50 and their meanings.
2. Explain how each attribute affects the way a Muslim lives.
3. Quote a Quranic verse that mentions some of these attributes.
4. Describe ways of applying these attributes in worship, character and daily actions.
5. Suggest simple ways of remembering these attributes.

What are the attributes of Allah?

The attributes of Allah are His perfect names and qualities, which help Muslims know who He is.

• Number: Muslims believe that Allah has 99 beautiful names (Asma’ul Husna).
• Meaning of each name: every name describes one quality of Allah.
• Purpose of learning them: they help a Muslim know Allah better and grow closer to Him.
• This lesson: it covers attributes 41 to 50, what each means and how it affects daily life.

What are attributes 41 to 50 of Allah?

There are ten attributes in this group, and the table gives each name, its meaning and a Quranic reference.

Attribute 41: Al-Hafiz (The Preserver)

Al-Hafiz means “The Preserver” or “The Protector”: Allah protects and preserves all things.

• Protection: He guards the heavens and the earth.
• Records: He keeps track of all our deeds for the Day of Judgement.
• Nothing is lost: no deed is wasted with Allah.

How does it affect our lives?

• Safety: Allah protects us from many dangers we do not know about.
• Good deeds: Allah preserves them and lets none go to waste.
• Dua: we should ask Allah for His protection in our daily prayers.

Quran: “And Allah is the best guardian, and He is the most merciful of those who show mercy.” (Surah Yusuf, 12:64)

Attribute 42: Al-Muqit (The Sustainer)

Al-Muqit means “The Sustainer” or “The Provider of Nourishment”: Allah gives every living thing what it needs to survive.

• Provision: He gives us food, water, air and everything necessary for life.

How does it affect our lives?

• Thanks: we should thank Allah for the food and drink we receive.
• Trust: we should trust that Allah will provide for our needs.
• Sharing: we should share what Allah has given us with people in need.

Quran: “And Allah is powerful over all things and Al-Muqit (the sustainer of all).” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:85)

Attribute 43: Al-Hasib (The Reckoner)

Al-Hasib means “The Reckoner” or “The One Who Takes Account”: Allah keeps perfect count of all that we do.

• Full account: He counts everything we do, say and think.
• Judgement: on the Day of Judgement, He will reckon with each person about their deeds.

How does it affect our lives?

• Care: we should be careful about our actions, knowing Allah is counting them.
• Hope: no good deed will be forgotten by Allah.
• Self-checking: we should regularly check our own actions before Allah takes account of them.

Quran: “And sufficient is Allah as Al-Hasib (a reckoner).” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:6)

Attribute 44: Al-Jalil (The Majestic)

Al-Jalil means “The Majestic” or “The Sublime”: Allah is great, glorious and majestic beyond our imagination.

• Greatness: His majesty is beyond our understanding.

How does it affect our lives?

• Reverence: we should worship Allah with respect and awe.
• Respect: Allah deserves our highest respect.
• Nature: when we see majestic things in nature, we should remember that Allah’s majesty is far greater.

Quran: “Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour.” (Surah Ar-Rahman, 55:78)

Note: the phrase “Glory be to Allah, the Magnificent”, which the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught in the bowing position of prayer, praises Allah as Al-Azim.

Attribute 45: Al-Karim (The Generous)

Al-Karim means “The Generous” or “The Noble”: Allah gives freely without expecting anything in return.

• Unlimited: His generosity is continuous and without end.
• For all: He gives even to those who do not ask and to those who do not believe in Him.

How does it affect our lives?

• Gratitude: we should be grateful for Allah’s many gifts.
• Example: we should try to be generous with others, as Allah is with us.
• Asking: we should turn to Allah when we need anything, knowing His generosity is vast.

Quran: “O mankind! What has deceived you concerning your Lord, Al-Karim (the Most Generous)?” (Surah Al-Infitar, 82:6)

Attribute 46: Ar-Raqib (The Watchful)

Ar-Raqib means “The Watchful” or “The Observer”: Allah watches over all His creation at all times.

• Full attention: nothing escapes Him, not even the smallest action or thought.

How does it affect our lives?

• Mindfulness: we should remember that Allah is always watching us.
• Security: we can feel safe, knowing Allah watches over us with care.
• Behaviour: we should watch our own conduct, knowing Allah sees everything.

Quran: “Indeed, Allah is ever, over you, Ar-Raqib (an observer).” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:1)

Attribute 47: Al-Mujib (The Responsive)

Al-Mujib means “The Responsive” or “The One Who Answers”: Allah answers the prayers and calls of His servants.

• Response: when we sincerely ask for help, He responds to our needs in the best way.

How does it affect our lives?

• Prayer: we should turn to Allah in prayer, confident that He hears us.
• Patience: after making dua (supplication), we should wait patiently, knowing Allah answers in His perfect timing.
• Helping others: we should help people who ask us, as Allah responds to us.

Quran: “Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive.” (Surah Hud, 11:61)

Verse on dua: “Call upon your Lord in humility and privately; indeed, He does not like transgressors. And do not cause corruption upon the earth after its reformation. And invoke Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good.” (Surah Al-A’raf, 7:55-56)

Attribute 48: Al-Wasi’ (The All-Encompassing)

Al-Wasi’ means “The All-Encompassing” or “The Vast”: Allah’s knowledge, mercy and power are unlimited.

• Reach: nothing is beyond His reach or capacity.

How does it affect our lives?

• Hope: we should never lose hope in Allah’s mercy, which is vast enough for everyone.
• Trust: Allah’s knowledge covers all our needs.
• Humility: our understanding is limited, while Allah’s is complete.

Quran: “Indeed, Allah is all-encompassing and knowing.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:115)

Attribute 49: Al-Hakim (The Wise)

Al-Hakim means “The Wise” or “The All-Wise”: Allah’s wisdom is perfect.

• Purpose: everything He does has purpose and meaning, even when we do not understand it.
• Laws: His laws and commands rest on perfect wisdom.

How does it affect our lives?

• Trust: we should trust Allah’s decisions even when we do not understand them.
• Guidance: we should seek wisdom by following Allah’s guidance.
• Hardship: difficulties may contain wisdom we cannot see yet.

Quran: “And He is the Subjugator over His servants, and He is Al-Hakim (the Wise), the Aware.” (Surah Al-An’am, 6:18)

Attribute 50: Al-Wadud (The Loving)

Al-Wadud means “The Loving” or “The Affectionate”: Allah loves His creation, especially those who believe and do good deeds.

• Perfect love: His love is pure and far greater than any human love.

How does it affect our lives?

• Seeking His love: we should seek Allah’s love through good deeds and remembrance.
• Loving Him: we should love Allah in return for His countless blessings.
• Loving others: we should show love to people as a reflection of this attribute.

Quran: “And He is Al-Ghafur (the Forgiving), Al-Wadud (the Loving).” (Surah Al-Buruj, 85:14)

How do attributes 41 to 50 fit together?

The ten attributes can be grouped into five ideas about how Allah deals with us.

1. Protector and provider: Al-Hafiz and Al-Muqit show that Allah protects us and provides for our needs.
2. Watching and aware: Al-Hasib and Ar-Raqib remind us that Allah knows everything we do.
3. Perfect in greatness: Al-Jalil and Al-Wasi’ describe Allah’s unlimited greatness.
4. Good to us: Al-Karim, Al-Mujib and Al-Wadud show that Allah treats us with kindness and love.
5. Purpose in all He does: Al-Hakim reminds us that His actions and commands have perfect wisdom.

How can we apply these attributes in our lives?

A Muslim applies these names by letting them guide worship, character and daily choices.

1. In worship: worship Allah with understanding and call on Him by these names in prayer.
2. In character: reflect some attributes in our behaviour, such as being generous like Al-Karim and responding to those in need like Al-Mujib.
3. In hardship: remember that Al-Hafiz protects us, Al-Muqit provides for us and Al-Hakim has wisdom in everything that happens.
4. In relationships: treat others with the love and generosity that Allah shows to us.
5. In daily actions: be mindful that Ar-Raqib is watching us and Al-Hasib is taking account of our deeds.

How can we remember these attributes?

There are five simple ways to remember and benefit from these attributes.

1. Learn one name each day: study one attribute a day for ten days.
2. Use them in dua: call on Allah by these names, for example, “O Al-Mujib, please answer my prayer.”
3. Reflect daily: spend a few minutes thinking about how one attribute affects your life.
4. Teach others: share what you learn with family and friends.
5. Notice them in the world: see Allah’s generosity (Al-Karim) in the variety of fruits and foods He has created.

Evaluation

1. Write the names of attributes 41 to 50 of Allah and give the meaning of each.
2. What does Al-Hasib teach us about our actions?
3. Explain how Al-Muqit should affect the way we treat people in need.
4. What should a Muslim do after making dua, according to the attribute Al-Mujib?
5. Give two ways of remembering these attributes in daily life.

Assignment

1. Choose three of the attributes in this lesson. For each, write its meaning and two ways it affects a Muslim’s life. Then write one short dua that uses one of the names Al-Mujib, Al-Karim or Al-Hafiz.