Qalam Institute Podcast The Names : EP 1 – Al Fatah
Sep 23, 2025
Sheikh Maka'il delves into the beauty of Allah's names, highlighting how knowing them deepens love and worship. He discusses Al-Fattah, the opener, emphasizing its significance in unlocking mercy and opportunities. The exploration of how closed doors can lead to better ones encourages a shift in perspective on hardship. Listeners will learn practical invocations to call on Al-Fattah and the importance of embodying these divine attributes in daily life, fostering hope and trust in God's timing.
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Names Build Relationship With Allah
- Knowing Allah requires learning His names and attributes so you can truly love Him.
- The Names reveal who Allah is and bridge abstract belief into relational knowledge.
Husn Al-Dhan As Highest Worship
- The greatest act of worship is having a good opinion (husn al-dhan) of Allah.
- Knowing divine names enables correct expectations and deepens trust in God.
Six Steps To Use The Names
- Follow Imam Ghazali's steps: know the name, understand it, call on it, witness it, desire it, then embody it.
- Practice calling Allah by specific names in situations to transform theory into lived experience.
