In this video, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi goes over the most common and primary name of our Creator, "Allah." This name is mentioned approximately 3500 times in the Qur'an. The name Allah comes from "Alaha," which means to turn to for protection and help, which every single creation in heavens and earth do. Others say the name comes from "to elevate." Another meaning is "the one that astonishes and confounds the mind, one which the minds cannot comprehend." The strongest opinion, however, is that the name comes from "Aliha-Ya'lahu," meaning "to worship." So Allah means the one who "is worshipped" and "deserves to be worshipped".
Characteristics of the Name Allah:
• This name encompasses all the other names of Allah, because the one who "is" and "deserves" to be worshiped must have all the other qualities (ie, other names of Allah).
• Some scholars have said this name, Allah, is referred to by the Prophet (pbuh) as the "Ismullah al-a'dham," meaning the Grand name of Allah, which when used in a Du'a is always responded to.
• All four primary adhkar (SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, LailahaIllallah, & AllahuAkbar) also revolve around this name.
• The name is very easy to pronounce by the tongue
• It has a special "tafkheem" (heaviness) in pronunciation
• Over 33 verses begin with the name Allah.
Recorded: June 6, 2016 - Memphis Islamic Center
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