The Language of the Future

Sufi Terminology by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

Asma al Mutaqabila
Contrary Names

(Asma al Mutaqabila). This includes such opposing Names as The One who Contracts and The One who Expands, The Life-giver and The Slayer. All of the contrary Names are gathered together in the Name 'Allah', which is the totality of the contrary Names.

See also: He brings opposites together

(Jam'uhu al Diddayn). When asked, 'Through what do you know Allah?' one of the Masters answered, 'Through the fact that He brings opposites together'.
He brings opposites together
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