Concept of the Name

Linguistic Meaning:

Al-Hakim (الحكيم) is derived from the word hikmah (wisdom). It is also linked to the term hikmah al-lijam (the restraint of a bridle), which is the piece of metal used to control a horse, guiding it to the rider’s desired destination. (Reference: "Ishtiqaq Asma’ Allah Al-Husna" by Al-Zajjaji, p. 61)

References from the Quran

The name Al-Hakim (The All-Wise) and its derivatives are mentioned 168 times in the Qur'an. These references highlight Allah’s perfect wisdom in creation, legislation, and His decrees. Below are some key examples:

"They said, 'Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing,1 the Wise.'" [Qur’an: 2: 32]

"Our Lord! Raise from among them a messenger who will recite to them Your revelations, teach them the Book and wisdom, and purify them. Indeed, You ˹alone˺ are the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 2: 129]

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References from the Sunnah

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one, He is odd and loves odd numbers. Whoever preserves them will enter Paradise, and they are: Allah, the One, the Eternal Refuge, the First, the Last, the Manifest, the Hidden, the Creator, the Evolver, the Fashioner, the King, the Truth, the Peace, the Believer, the Guardian, the Almighty, the Compeller, the Proud, the Beneficent, the Merciful, the Subtle, the All-Aware, the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing, the All-Knowing, the Magnificent, the Benefactor, the Supreme, the Majestic, the Beautiful, the Living, the Sustainer, the Omnipotent, the Subduer, the Most High, the All-Wise, the Near, the Responder, the Self-Sufficient, the Bestower, the Loving, the Most Appreciative, the Glorious, the Finder, the Protecting Associate, the Guide, the All-Sufficient, the Eternal, the All-Knowing, the Truthful, the Light, the Illuminator, the Complete, the Ancient, the Odd, the One, the Eternal Refuge, the One Who has not begotten, nor has He been begotten, and there is none equal to Him." (Zuhair said: We were informed by more than one scholar that it begins with: "There is no god but Allah, alone without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise. In His hand is all good, and He has power over everything. There is no god but Allah, to Him belong the best names.") (Sahih without counting the names, narrated by Ibn Majah, 2/1269 Hadith 3861, at-Tirmidhi, 5/411 Hadith 3507, and al-Bayhaqi in the Sunan al-Kubra 10/48 Hadith 19817, authenticated by Ibn Hibban, 3/88 Hadith 808, and al-Hakim, 1/62 Hadith 41).

Narrated Mus'ab ibn Sa'd, from his father: A Bedouin came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and said, "Teach me some words that I can say." He (peace be upon him) said: "Say: 'There is no god but Allah, alone without partner, Allah is the Greatest, All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, and there is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Almighty, the All-Wise.'" Five times. The Bedouin said: "These are for my Lord, what about me?" He (peace be upon him) said: "Say: O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, provide for me, guide me, and give me health." (Sahih according to the conditions of Muslim, narrated by Ahmad, 3/132 Hadith 1560).

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah, the Almighty, revealed the Qur'an in seven dialects: knowledgeable, wise, forgiving, and merciful." (Sahih, narrated by Ahmad, 15/424 Hadith 9678).

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Approach of the Salaf with the Name

Worship by the Name

1. Heartfelt Devotional Requirements for Belief in This Name: Believing with certainty that Allah, the Almighty, is Wise in all of His religious and legal rulings, and no human being has the right to oppose them, contradict them, or mix them with other beliefs.

2. Submission to Allah's Wise Law: One should judge by Allah’s law, refer to it for judgment, and reject any law that contradicts Allah’s law. One must firmly believe that whoever establishes a religion or system that Allah has not authorized, claiming it to be better for the people's lives and livelihoods, or equal to Allah's law, or allows its ruling, has indeed associated others with Allah. Likewise, whoever obeys him in this knowingly has also committed shirk (polytheism).

3. Belief that Allah is the Wise One Who Grants Wisdom to Whom He Wills: "Allah grants wisdom to whoever He wills. And whoever is granted wisdom is certainly blessed with a great privilege. But none will be mindful ˹of this˺ except people of reason." (Quran: 2: 269) Wisdom is the ability to act and speak rightly. Some say it refers to a deep understanding of the Quran, others say it is prophethood, and some say it is the fear of Allah.

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