“I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon… I did not allow anyone to terrorize the land… I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being… I put an end to their misfortune. The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation…. . .When my soldiers in great numbers peacefully entered Babylon… I did not allow anyone to terrorize the people… I kept in view the needs of people and all its sanctuaries to promote their well-being… Freed all the slaves… I put an end to their misfortune and slavery (referring to the Jews and other religious minorities). The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have made to dwell in a peaceful habitation… “
"I have no religion, but if I were to choose one, it would be that of Shariati's."
Jean-Paul Sartre
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My Lord, grant me success in struggling during failure, in having patience in disappointment, in going alone, in Jihad without weapons, in working without pay, in making sacrifice in silence, in having religious belief in the world, in having ideology without popular traditions, in having faith (Iman) without pretensions, non-conformity without immaturity, beauty without physical appearance, loneliness in the crowd, and loving with the beloved knowing about it.
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photos: Farshad Palideh & Ehsan Mohammadi 
THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF GOD
Posted by Parsin on May 2, 2008
Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of GOD, for without doubt in the remembrance of God do hearts find satisfaction.(13:28)/
| Names |
Meanings |
| al-Rehman | The Gracious |
| al-Raheem | The Merciful |
| al-Malik | The Sovereign |
| al-Quddus | The Holy |
| as-Salam | The Source of Peace |
| al-Mumin | The Gaurdian of the Faith |
| al-Mohaymin | The Protector |
| al-Azeez | The Mighty |
| al-Jabbar | The Compeller |
| al-Mutakabbir | The Majestic |
| al-Khaliq | The Creator |
| al-Bari | The Originator |
| al-Musawwir | The Fashioner |
| al-Ghaffar | The Forgiver |
| al-Qahhar | The Subduer |
| al-Wahhab | The Bestower |
| al-Razzaq | The Provider |
| al-Fattah | The Opener |
| al-Aleem | The Knowing |
| al-Qabidh | The Constrictor |
| al-Basit | The Expander |
| al-Khafidh | The Abaser |
| ar-Rafay | The Exalter |
| al-Mu’izz | The Honourer |
| al-Muzill | The Abaser |
| as-Samee | The All-Hearing |
| al-Baseer | The All-Seeing |
| al-Hakam | The Judge |
| al-Adl | The Just |
| al-Lateef | The Subtle One |
| al-Khabeer | The Knowing |
| al-Haleem | The Forbearing |
| al-Azeem | TheGreat |
| al-Ghafur | The All-Forgiving |
| ash-Shakur | The Appreciator |
| al-Ali | The High |
| al-Kabeer | The Great |
| al-Hafeez | Preserver |
| al-Muqeet | The Sustainer |
| al-Haseeb | The Reckoner |
| al-Jaleel | The Sublime |
| al-Kareem | Generous |
| ar-Raqeeb | The Watchful |
| al-Mujeeb | The Responser |
| al-Wassay | The All-Embracing |
| al-Hakeem | The Wise |
| al-Wadud | The Loving |
| al-Mujeed | The Glorious |
| al-Baaith | The Resurrector |
| ash-Shaheed | The Witness |
| al-Haqq | The True |
| al-Wakeel | The Trustee |
| al-Qawi | The Strong |
| al-Mateen | The Firm |
| al-Walee | The Friend |
| al-Hameed | Praisworthy |
| al-Muhsi | The Reckoner |
| al-Mubdi | The Originator |
| al-Mu’id | The Restorer |
| al-Muhyi | The Giver of Life |
| al-Mumeet | The Giver of Death |
| al-Hayee | The Living |
| al-Qayyum | The Self Subsisting |
| al-Wajid | Finder |
| al-Majid | The Noble |
| al-Wahid | The Unique |
| as-Samad | The Eternal |
| al-Qadir | The Powerful |
| al-Muqtadir | The Powerful |
| al-Muqaddim | The Expediter |
| al-Mu’akhir | The Postponer |
| al-Awwal | The First |
| al-Akhir | The Last |
| al-Zahir | The Manifest |
| al-Batin | The Hidden |
| al-Waalee | The Governor |
| al-Muta’li | The Most Exalted |
| al-Barr | The Benign |
| al-Tawwab | The Oft Returning |
| al-Muntaqim | The Avenger |
| al-Afu | Pardoner |
| ar-Rauf | The Compassionate |
| Malikul-Mulk | The Owner of Sovereignty |
| Dhul-Jalal-wal-Ikram | The Lord of Majisty and Bounty |
| al-Jame | The Gatherer |
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| al-Ghanee | The Self Sufficient |
| al-Mughani | The Enricher |
| al-Mani | The Preventer |
| al-Nafi | The Propitious |
| an-Noor | The Light |
| al-Hadi | The Guide |
| al-Badi’ | The Incomparable |
| al-Muqsit | The Just |
| al-Dhar | The Distresser |
| al-Baqi | The Everlasting |
| al-Warith | Inheritor |
| ar-Rasheed | The Guide to the Right Path |
| as-Sabur | The Patient |
May 3, 2008 at 3:46 am
Thank you for this magnificant list of the Names of God. the Creator and Sustainer of all life. How majestic He is. Why can’t we all see there is no god like him, and to submit to Him is to know the greatest satisfaction and purpose in all of life.
John Paul
May 4, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Thanks John, each name is full of meaning and knowledge.I hope all of us could benefit a bit of this endless mercy.
May 5, 2008 at 8:43 am
Parsin, thanks for the opportunity to contribute to your site. My name is Josef Sefton and I am a follower of Jesus Christ.
That God is Our Judge is indisputable. The question arises who should we praise; as both God, the Author of the holy Bible, and Allah the Author of the Koran make claim to be uniquely God.
As their teachings and understanding of history are so different we must examine both their claims before we start praising one or the other as God.
Allah makes the claim to be al-Ghafur The All-Forgiving and ar-Rasheed The Guide to the Right Path exactly the same claim the Author of the holy Bible God makes.
Who we side with should only be decided upon after extensive research. Where do the Koran and the the holy Bible part ways?
Over the name Jesus Christ.
May 5, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Josef,
Thanks for your comment. The God of Quran, Bible, Old Testament, . . . and the creator of the whole world is “THE GOD”. Allah means “THE GOD”.
This blog is set to share what is common among the cultures not the differences.
As long as you are a good Christian, with good intentions and loving others, working toward peace, you are a good human. And the purpose of all religions is to make a good human!
May 7, 2008 at 8:13 pm
This is just more evidence that this world is full with many spiritually sick and bankrupt souls.
May 7, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Glenn,
Most people are brainwashed and they raised that way. The media has the major rule in doing that. In fact the media is a powerful tool in the hands of politicians with unjust intentions.
Also, there are two major views in the world. A view that believes in the clash among civilizations and the one that believes in the dialogue.
Unfortunately, the voice of first group from both sides is dominant, and this is very dangerous. They are pushing the whole world into a big war. Our duty is to advocate the dialogue and peace.
Unfortunately, Bush administration is overwhelmingly calling for clash and war. McCain is more dangerous to the world peace than Bush. And with the news we hear from Hillary Clinton, she worries all of us.
May 8, 2008 at 4:00 am
Parsin:
In my country, it’s our parents and teachers that influence us most when we are children. They pass down unworkable values from generation to generation.
I want to personally apologize for Hillary Clinton’s comments the other day. I found them appalling and have not watched the news since. I hope you realize that the vast majority of Americans do not agree with her. We are looking for a president that is less aggressive with other nations.
But I firmly believe Obama will win it all. And he is cool!
May 8, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Glenn,
I also hope that Obama wins the election and changes the current trend in US foreign and domestic policy. Bush destroyed US both inside and outside.
May 16, 2008 at 1:39 am
hi, i´m mexican, in some parts of my country religion is something considered very important. in my life..well…i have doubts bout it…i´m supposed to be catholic but…i´ve had long fights with my family bout the non-acceptance of other beliefs.
i belive there´s only one God who´d like everyone of us to be good humans, to express love and take care of the people around us (healthy way of course).
catholic religion is really closed to other beliefs, at least in my experience.
i appreciate you gave me the opportunity to know the many names God has, each one with a wonderful meaning =)
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lizi,
Religion has been the core of all human civilizations…. Unfortunately, some religions and should say the cleric organizations of that religion, make it hard for the new generations by introducing nonsense ideas into the religion. In essence, most religions are similar, or at least should be the same!
I am glad you liked the names of God. As you mentioned each name has a great meaning.