07-19-2006, 02:30 AM
11) al-Khâliq
The Creator, The Planner
The One who determines and creates according to the proper measure and proportion of each thing. The One who plans and determines how, when and where to create.
The One whose works are perfectly suited, appropriate, fitting and proper. The One who creates something from nothing. The One who creates both the inner and the outer in just proportions.
The One who brings things into existence from a state of non-existence. The One who has the power to change things back and forth between the states of existing and non-existing.
From the root kh-l-q which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to measure accurately
to determine the proper measure or proportion for something
to proportion one thing according to another
to create something based on a pattern or model which one has devised
to bring a thing into existence from non-existence
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 59:24
Related names:
Bâri' denotes the way the One works with substances, often creating from existing matter, making and evolving that which is free and clear of any other thing, free and clear of imperfections.
Badî' denotes the One who creates in wonderful, amazingly original ways that have no precedent whatsoever, ways that are awesome innovation.
Khâliq denotes the One who continues to plan, measure out and create, and who has the power to change things from non-existing to existing.
Musawwir denotes the One who arranges forms and colors, and who is the shaper of beauty.
Mubdi' denotes the One who starts or begins all things, or that which has precedence given to it.
Also expressed as al-Khallâq (great creator).
The Originator of the heavens and the earth! How can He have a child, when there is for Him no consort, when He created all things and is Aware of all things? Such is Allah, your Lord. There is no god save Him, THE CREATOR of all things, so worship Him. And He taketh care of all things. Vision comprehends Him not, and He comprehends (all) vision. He is the Subtile, the Aware.
(6:101,102,103)
The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; HE CREATED HIM from dust, then said to him "Be !": and he was.
(3:59)
12) al-Bâri'
The Maker, The Producer, The Evolver, The Maker from Nothing
The One who creates form out of nothing. The One who creates with no model or similarity.
The One who evolves and re-creates that which exists, both physically and spiritually.
The One who sends new forms into existence.
The One who manifests that which is in perfect harmony and proportion, without blemish or fault.
From the root b-r-' which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to create, to form out of nothing, to manifest
to create using pre-existing matter, evolve
to be individual, free and clear of another thing
to be free and clear of fault or blemish
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 59:24
The Qur'ân commentary of al-Baydâwi says that the primary meaning of the root b-r-' is to denote a thing's becoming free and clear of another thing, either by by being released or by being created.
The ancient Semitic roots point toward a manifestation or emanation which is the fruition of a great power, and which contains the potentiality of that which brought it into being.
Related names:
Bâri' denotes the way the One works with substances, often creating from existing matter, making and evolving that which is free and clear of any other thing, free and clear of imperfections.
Badî' denotes the One who creates in wonderful, amazingly original ways that have no precedent whatsoever, ways that are awesome innovation.
Khâliq denotes the One who continues to plan, measure out and create, and who has the power to change things from non-existing to existing.
Musawwir denotes the One who arranges forms and colors, and who is the shaper of beauty.
Mubdi' denotes the One who starts or begins all things, or that which has precedence given to it.
And remember Moses said to his people: O my people! Ye have indeed wronged yourselves by your worship of the calf: So turn (in repentance) to your MAKER, and slay yourselves (the wrong-doers); that will be better for you in the sight of your MAKER. Then He turned towards you (in forgiveness): For He is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.
(2:54)
13) al-Musawwir
The Fashioner, The Bestower of Forms, The Shaper
The One who is the fashioner and former of each and every thing in all of creation.
The One who has given everything in creation a special inclination or desire.
The One who has given everything a special form and a special manner whereby it is distinguished.
From the root s-w-r which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to make something incline, lean or bend towards
to form, fashion, sculpt, imagine or picture something
to have an inclination or desire towards something
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 59:24
Related names:
Bâri' denotes the way the One works with substances, often creating from existing matter, making and evolving that which is free and clear of any other thing, free and clear of imperfections.
Badî' denotes the One who creates in wonderful, amazingly original ways that have no precedent whatsoever, ways that are awesome innovation.
Khâliq denotes the One who continues to plan, measure out and create and who has the power to change things from one state to another.
Musawwir denotes the One who arranges forms and colors, and who is the shaper of beauty.
Mubdi' denotes the One who starts or begins all things, or that which has precedence given to it.
Also written as Musauwir.
Allah... Surely nothing is hidden from Him in the earth or in the heaven. He it is WHO SHAPES you in the wombs as He likes; there is no god but He, the Mighty, the Wise.
(3:5,6)