The Language of the Future
Sufi Terminology
by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

Requiter, The
Al Dayyan

(Al Dayyan). The Requiter - The One who neglects not any deed. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah

Master, The
Al Sayyad

(Al Sayyad). The Master. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Giver of signs, The
Al Daleel

(Al Daleel). The Giver of signs. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Safety
Al Amaan

(Al Amaan). Safety - The giver of protection. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Descend suddenly upon
Al Waafi

(Al Waafi). The One who descends suddenly upon. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Praiseworthy, The
Al Mahmoud

(Al Mahmoud). The Praiseworthy. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Eternally Eternal, The
Al Daymoum

(Al Daymoum). Eternally eternal, continuing in perpetuity. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Sovereign
Al Maleek

(Al Maleek). The Sovereign. A variation of the Name Malik - The King - the Ruler over all.

Companion, The
Sahib

(Sahib). The Companion. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who makes everything clear, The
Al Mubeen

(Al Mubeen). The One who makes everything clear.

One who gives refuge, The
Al Munji

(Al Munji). The One who gives refuge and shelter, keeping His Slaves safe from harm. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Maker of, The
Al Jaa'il

(Al Jaa'il). The maker of . . . One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Rightful, The
Al 'Aadl

(Al 'Aadl). The Rightful, Impartial and Just. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Full of Loving Care
Al Janaan

(Al Janaan). Full of Loving care. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who suffices, The
Al Kaafi

(Al Kaafi). The One who Suffices. One of the beautiful Names of Allah. See Holy Qur'an 4:45, 4:79, 4:132, 4:171, 33:3, 33:48.

Epitomizer, The
Al Mujammil

(Al Mujammil). The Epitomizer, the One who sums things up. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Supporter, The
Al Sanad

(Al Sanad). The Supporter. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Kind and Gentle, The
Al Anees

(Al Anees). The Kind and Gentle. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One worthy of Praise, The
Al Subhaan

(Al Subhaan). The One worthy of praise and glorification. One of the beautiful Names of Allah. See Holy Qu'ran 12:108, 27:8, 59:23

One worthy of worship, The
Al Ma'boud

(Al Ma'boud). The One worthy of Worship. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Giver, The
Al Mou'ty

(Al Mou'ty). The Giver, The One who bestows. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Acceptor, The
Al Qaabil

(Al Qaabil). The Acceptor (this word has a shared root with Qibla - direction and Qaabila - midwife). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who catches up with you, The
La Hiqq

(La Hiqq). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Guarantor, The
Al Kafeel

(Al Kafeel). The Guarantor. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Cosmos, The
Al 'Aalim

(Al 'Aalim). The Cosmos. One of the beautiful Names of Allah. This Name is related to Kawn and Kun.

Giver of all Good, The
Al Mannaan

(Al Mannaan). The Giver of all Good (connected to Hanaan-the Sympathetic and tender).

Supreme Authority, The
Al Sultaan

(Al Sultaan). The Supreme Authority. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who stands perpetually present over all, The
Al Qaa'im

(Al Qaa'im). The One who stands perpetually present over all. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Eternal, The
Al Qadeem

(Al Qadeem). The Eternal, infinitely pre existent (sympaternal). The Divine Essence. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who sustains all creation, The
Al Mut'im

(Al Mut'im). This Name comes under the jurisdiction of the Name Al Razzaq (Sustenance). Muta’am is more specific.

Just, The
al-'Adl

(Al 'Adl). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Effacer of Sins, The
al-'Afu

(Al 'Afu). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Unique, The
al-Ahad

(Al Ahad). The Unique, The One, The Only. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. The Principle insofar as It is One in itself. The mystery of intrinsic Unity.

Last, The
al-Akhir

(Al Akhir). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. The Principle insofar as It is ‘after’ Manifestation, and insofar as its Absoluteness ‘desires’ its Unicity. Mystery of the final Good, of eternal Peace.

Knower, The
al-'Alim

(Al 'Alim). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

First, The
al-Awwal

(Al Awwal). The First. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. The Supreme Principle insofar as it is ‘before’ Manifestation, and insofar as its infinitude ‘desires’ its Radiation. Mystery of the Origin, of the primordial perfection.

Powerful, The
al-Aziz

(Al 'Aziz). The Powerful, The Precious, The Dear. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Absolute Cause
al-Badi'

(Al Badi'). The Absolute Cause. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Raiser of the dead, The
al-Ba'ith

(Al Ba'ith). The Raiser of the dead. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Everlasting One, The
al-Baqi

(Al Baqi). The Everlasting One. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who orders with perfect harmony, The
al-Bari

(Al Bari). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Doer of Good, The
al-Barr

(Al Barr). The Doer of Good. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

All Seeing, The
al-Basir

(Al Basir). The All Seeing. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who Expands, The
al-Basit

(Al Basit). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Punisher, The
ad-Darr

(Al Darr). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Lord of Majesty and Bounty, The
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram

(Dhul Jalali wal Ikram). The Lord of Majesty and Bounty. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Opener, The
al-Fattah

(Al Fattah). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

All Concealing, The
al-Ghaffar

(Al Ghaffar). The All-Concealing. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Most Forgiving, The
al-Ghafur

(Al Ghafur). The Most Forgiving One Who Conceals. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Independent and Rich beyond Need, The
al-Ghani

(Al Ghani). The Independent and Rich Beyond Need. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Guide, The
al-Hadi

(Al Hadi). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Protector, The
al-Hafiz

(Al Hafiz). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who Orders, The
al-Hakam

(Al Hakam). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Wise, The
al-Hakim

(Al Hakim). The Perfectly Wise. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Gentle, The
al-Halim

(Al Haleem). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Praised, The
al-Hamid

(Al Hamid). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Truth, The (Creative)
al-Haqq

(Al Haqq). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Reckoner, The
al-Hasib

(Al Hasib). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Compeller, The
al-Jabbar

(Al Jabbar). The Compeller, the Overbearing. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Majestic, The
al-Jalil

(Al Jalil). The Majestic, the Mighty. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Gatherer, The
al-Jami

(Al Jami'). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Generous, The
al-Jawad

(Al Jawaad). The Generous. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Great, The
al-Kabir

(Al Kabir). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Generous, The
al-Karim

(Al Kareem). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Totally Aware, The
al-Khabir

(Al Khabir). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Creator, The
al-Khaliq

(Al Khaliq). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Subtle, The
al-Latif

(Al Latif). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Most Glorious, The
al-Majid

(Al Majid). The Most Glorious. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

King, The
al-Malik

(Al Malik). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

King of Absolute Sovereignty, The
Malik al-Mulk

(Al Malik al Mulk). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Preventer
al-Mani

(Al Mani').The Preventer. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Firm, The
al-Matin

(Al Matin). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Dishonourer, The
al-Mudhill

(Al Mudhill). The Dishonourer/Abaser. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Postponer, The
al-Mu'akhkhir

(Al Mu'akhkhir). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Enricher, The
al-Mughni

(Al Mughni). The Enricher is one of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Guardian, The
al-Muhaymin

(Al Muhaymin). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Possessor of All Knowledge
al-Muhsi

(Al Muhsi). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Giver of Life, The
al-Muhyi

(Al Muhyi). The Giver of Life. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who Honours, The
al-Mu'izz

(Al Mu'izz). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who answers prayers, The
al-Mujib

(Al Mujib) is the One Who Answers Prayers. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Giver of Existence
al-Mujid

(Al Mujid). The Giver of Existence. One of the Divine Names of Allah.

One who brings forward, The
al-Muqaddim

(Al Muqaddam). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

All-Powerful, The
al-Muqtadir

(Al Muqtadir). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Giver of forms, The
al-Musawwir

(Al Musawwir). The Form-giver. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Supreme One, The
al-Muta'ali

(Al Muta'ali). The Supreme One. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Magnificent, The
al-Mutakabbir

(Mutakabbir). The Magnificent. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Creator of Good, The
an-Nafi

(An Nafi). The Creator of Good. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Light, The
al-Nur

(Al Nur). The Light. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Contractor, The
al-Qabid

(Al Qabid). He Who Contracts. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

All Powerful, The
al-Qadir

(Al Qadir). The All Powerful. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Strong, The
al-Qawi

(Al Qawi). The Strong. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Self-Subsisting, The
al-Qayyum

(Al Qayyum). The Ever Self-Subsisting. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Most Holy, The
al-Quddus

(Al Quddus). The Most Holy. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Compassionate
al-Rahim

(Ar Rahim). The All-Compassionate. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. Allah bestowed this Beautiful Name of His upon His Beloved Muhammad al Mustapha (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and Peace).

All Merciful, The
al-Rahman

(Ar Rahman). The All Merciful. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. The Clement. The Principle insofar as it is in its nature to wish to communicate its Goodness, it Beauty, its Beatitude; insofar as It is the Sovereign Good ‘before’ the creation of...

Observer, The
ar-Raqib

(Ar Raqib). The Observer. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Director
ar-Rashid

(Al Rashid). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

All-Clement, The
ar-Ra'uf

(Ar-Rauf). The All-Clement. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. Allah Almighty bestowed this Beautiful Name upon His Beloved, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and Peace).

Sustainer, The
ar-Razzaq

(Al Razzaq). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Patient, The
as-Sabur

(Al Sabur). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Peace, The
as-Salam

(Al Salam). The Peace. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

All-Hearing, The
as-Sami'

(As-Sami'). The All-Hearing. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Witness, The
ash-Shahid

(Al Shahid). The Witness. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Grateful, The
ash-Shakur

(Ash-Shakur). The Grateful. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Ever Relenting, The
at-Tawwab

(Al Tawwab). The Ever-Relenting. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Loving, The
al-Wadud

(al Wadud). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Bestower, The
al-Wahhab

(Al Wahhab). The Bestower. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Resourceful, The
al-Wajid

(Al Wajid). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Trustee, The
al-Wakil

(Al Wakeel). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Friend, The
al-Wali

(Al Wali). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Inheritor, The
al-Warith

(Al Waarith). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Vast, The
al-Wasi'

(Al Wasi'). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Manifest, The
al-Zahir

(Al Thahir). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Tremendous, The
Al Atheem

(Al Atheem). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Endless, The
Al Abadi

(Al Abadi). The Endless. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who sees everything, The
Al Yarah

(Al Yarah). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah

One who makes things good and pleasant, The
Al Tayyib

(Al Tayyib). One of the beautiful Names of Allah

Indicator
Al Daal

(Al Daal). The Indicator. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Pure, The
Al Zaki

(Al Zaki). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Eternal, The
Al Azal

(Al Azal). The Eternal. Sempiternity - always eternal. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Seeker, The
Al Taalib

(Al Taalib). The Seeker. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Uncreated, The
Al Azali

(Al Azali). The Uncreated. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Justice, The One who brings
Al Haakim

(Al Haakim). The One who brings Justice. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Changer of forms, The
Al Mubaddil

(Al Mubaddil). The Changer of forms. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Lord/Master, The
Al Maulay

(Al Maulay). The Lord, Master. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Most High, The
Al 'Aly

(Al 'Aly). The Most High. The One Who is above and exceeds all others. The Most High, above whom there is nothing higher. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

High above all, The
Al 'Aaly

(Al 'Aaly). The High above all. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who teaches, The
Al 'Alaam

(Al 'Alaam). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who Defends, The
Al Daafi'

(Al Daafi'). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Preventer, The
Al Maani'

(Al Maani'). The Preventer. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who precedes all, The
Al Saabiq

(Al Saabiq). The One who precedes all. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Affectionate, The
Al 'Atouf

(Al 'Atouf). The Affectionate. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Helper, The
Al Mu'in

(Al Mu'in). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

All Hearing, The
As Saami'

(As Saami'). The All Hearing. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

One who isolates, The
Al Qaata'a

(Al Qaata'a). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Liberal, The
Al Fa'il

(Al Fa'il). The Liberal - free from bias or prejudice (comes under Karam). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Resider, The
Al Muqeem

(Al Muqeem). The Resider. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who gives comfort, The
Al Mun'im

(Al Mun'im). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Distributor, The
Al Qaasim

(Al Qaasim). The Distributor. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Bestower of health, The
Al Mu'aafi

(Al Mu'aafi). The Bestower of Health. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Venerator, The
Al Birr

(Al Birr). The Venerator, one of the Most Beautiful Names of Allah.

Repairer, The
Al Jaabir

(Al Jaabir). The Repairer. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who cleaves asunder, The
Al Falaq

(Al Falaq). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Purifier, The
Al Tahour

(Al Tahour). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who is desired, The
Al Murad

(Al Murad). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Shelterer, Defender, Giver of refuge
Al Mujeer

(Al Mujeer). The Shelterer, Defender, Giver of refuge. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who desires, The
Al Murid

(Al Murid). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who allows things to grow, The
Al Za'ara

(Al Za'ara). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Singular, The
Al Farad

(Al Farad). The Singular, The One and Only. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who is honoured, The
Al Mukarram

(Al Mukarram). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who is ever near, The
Al Qareeb

(Al Qareeb). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Helper, The
Al Naasir

(Al Naasir). The Helper. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who Predetermines, The
Al Muqaddir

(Al Muqaddir). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Great Defender, The
Al Naseer

(Al Naseer). The Great Defender. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Elevator, The
Ar Raafi'a

(Ar Raafi'a). The Elevator. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Most High, Sublime, The
Ar Rafeea'

(Ar Rafeea'). The Most High, Sublime. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Swift, The
Al Sareea'

(Al Sareea'). The Swift. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Fixative, The
Al Munshi

(Al Munshi). The Fixative. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Slayer, The
Al Mumeet

(Al Mumeet). The Slayer. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Pilot, The
Al Murshi

(Al Murshi). The Pilot/Instructor. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Nourisher, The
Al Muqeet

(Al Muqeet). The Nourisher . One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Resurrector, The
Al Bai'ith

(Al Bai'ith). The Resurrector. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Odd, The
Al Witr

(Al Witr). The Odd. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who conceals, The
Al Saatir

(Al Saatir). The One who conceals. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

The One you turn to for help
Al Musta'aan

(Al Musta'aan). The One you turn to for help. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who gives refuge, The
Al Malaath

(Al Malaath). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Giver of protection, The
Al 'Eeyaath

(Al 'Eeyaath) is the giver of protection (‘audhu billah . . . ). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who patiently grants respite, The
Thul Tul

(Thul Tul). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Giver of Light, The
Al Diyya

(Al Diyya). The giver of Light. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Stabiliser, The
Al Thaabit

(Al Thaabit). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Most Generous, The
Al Mutafaddil

(Al Mutafaddil). The Most Generous. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Inward, The
Al Batin

(Al Batin). The Hidden, the Nonmanifest. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. The Principle insofar as It remains hidden behind the appearances of Manifestation; from this derives the perspective of abstraction. Mystery of Immanence as well as of Tr...

Independent, The
As Samad

(As Samad). The Independent. The Impenetrable. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. The Principle insofar as nothing can be added to It, given that It contains everything; there is nothing that It does not already possess, thus nothing can enter into...

Originator of all causes, The
Al Musabbib

(Al Musabbib). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Propitious, The
Al Naafi'

(Al Naafi'). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

You
Ant

(Ant). You. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Master/Commander, The
Al Sahib

(Al Sahib). The Master or Commander. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who brings back, The
Al Mu'id

(Al Mu'id). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who assists, The
Al Mu'in

(Al Mu'in). One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

One who feeds, The
Al Mut'im

(Al Mut'im). One of the beautiful Names of Allah. This Names manifests on a very personal level.

Abaser, The
Al Mudhill

(Al Mudhill). The Abaser. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Clement, The
Ar-Ra'uf

(Ar-Ra'uf). The All Clement. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. Allah Almighty bestowed this Beautiful Name upon His Beloved, The Holy Prophet Muhammad (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and peace).

Truthful, The
As Saadiq

(As Saadiq). The Truthful. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Merciful, The
Ar Rahman

(Ar Rahman). The Principle insofar as it is in its nature to wish to communicate its Goodness, it Beauty, its Beatitude; insofar as It is the Sovereign Good ‘before’ the creation of the World. Mystery of intrinsic Goodness.

Loving Care
Al Janaan

Al Janaan - see 'Full of Loving Care'.

Faithful
Al Mu'min

(Al Mu'min). The Believer, the Source and Guardian of Faith. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. See Holy Qur'an 59:23.

Subduer,The
Al Qahir

(Al Qahir). The Subduer of His creatures, with or without their will. The Vanquisher. Al Qahhar resides under this Name.

Dominant, The
Al-Qahhar

(Al Qahhar). The Dominant, Overwhelming.

One, The
Al Wahid

(Al Wahid). The Principle insofar as It is One in relation to Manifestation. Mystery of extrinsic Unity.

Avenger, The
Al-Muntaqim

(Al Muntaqim). A Divine Name.

Just, The
al-Muqsit

(Al Muqsit). A Divine Name.

Eternal, The
Al Abad

(Al Abad). One of the Holy Names of Allah.

Everlasting, The
Al Da'im

(Al Da'im). The Everlasting. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Beneficient, The
Al Muhsin

(Al Muhsin). The Beneficient. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Living, The
al-Hayy

(Al Hayy). The Living, the Perfectly Alive. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.