Lord of the worlds (L–4)
‘A-‘uu-zu
Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the
outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim
In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
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الحَمدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ
العالَمين.1 |
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1. ‘Al-Hamdu
Lillaahi Rabbil- ‘Aalamiin. |
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Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds |
There are some words in this verse. Please understand their meanings first.
‘Al-Hamdu - according to Arabic language “’Al” means “All. It is used for three meanings as – all, particular and which. However, here it has been used for “All”. “Hamd” means -Praise, Excellence, Qualities, Characteristics etc. which is higher than praise-worthy actions and gratitude.
“’Allaahu” is Personal name of God Almighty. It can neither be used for any other, nor is ever used for anyone else save God Almighty. The word “Allaah” has not been derived from any other word. This name is particularly used only for God Almighty.
“Rabb” - means that Lord, Master and Creator, Who created entire things of the universe, and then brought them up from one state/condition to the other, even He caused to arrive them at the degrees of perfection.
“’Aalamiin” – (it aims the entire creatures, all the existing things, all the communities and all the worlds). Singular of ‘Aalamiin is ‘Aalam.
In this verse, some knowledge concerning God Almighty has been conveyed and explained that the entire praise is, in fact, only for Allaah Almighty. Whenever any Ruler acts upon justice, it means that Allaah Almighty has put the quality of justice into that Ruler. If there is restoration of health and cure by the hands of anyone (doctor), it means, actually this perfection has been bestowed to him by Allaah Almighty. If someone is beautiful and handsome, or has nice habits, then for actual ownership of such Praise and Attribute is also the Personality of Allaah Almighty, Who bestowed this beauty to that person/thing.
It revealed from this verse also that God of Islam is not only God of a particular race, a particular tribe or a particular nation. All the religions which were in existence before Islam were not aware of this vast concept. Every nation supposed that God is only of their God. As though, the position of God remained only as their national God. Even the Children of Israel, who had faith in Oneness of God, used to consider that God is only of theirs. But the Holy Qur-’an removed all such incorrect thoughts and explained that God of the entire things and atoms of the universe is only One “Allaah Almighty.”
We have come to know from this lesson also that we should serve the entire human beings, besides the mankind, we should have sympathy over the animals too. We must not see anyone with hatred eyes.
Our concept is not limited. But
we believe that our Creator is the Creator and Master of the entire Worlds and
creatures, Who gives living, Who brings up every living being and all other
creatures, not only for this world, but the Lord of the entire Worlds.
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