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)
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]
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).
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.
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]
"Allah ˹Himself˺ is a Witness that there is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him—and so are the angels and people of knowledge. He is the Maintainer of justice. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him—the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 3: 18]
"We recite ˹all˺ this to you ˹O Prophet˺ as one of the signs1 and ˹as˺ a wise reminder." [Qur’an: 3: 58]
"Certainly, this is the true narrative, and there is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Allah. And indeed, Allah ˹alone˺ is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 3: 62]
"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]
"If You punish them, they belong to You after all. But if You forgive them, You are surely the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 5: 118]
He reigns supreme over His creation. And He is the All-Wise, All-Aware. [Qur’an: 6: 18]
And it is He who created the heavens and earth in truth. And the day [i.e., whenever] He says, "Be," and it is, His word is the truth.[1] And His is the dominion [on] the Day the Horn is blown. [He is] Knower of the unseen[2] and the witnesses and He is the Wise, the Aware. [Qur’an: 6: 73]
"Alif-Lãm-Ra. These are the verses of the Book, rich in wisdom." [Qur’an: 10: 1]
"He cried, “No! Your souls must have tempted you to do something ˹evil˺. So ˹I am left with nothing but˺ beautiful patience! I trust Allah will return them all to me. Surely He ˹alone˺ is the All-Knowing, All-Wise."
[Qur’an: 12: 83]
"Then he raised his parents to the throne, and they all fell down in prostration to Joseph, who then said, “O my dear father! This is the interpretation of my old dream. My Lord has made it come true. He was truly kind to me when He freed me from prison, and brought you all from the desert after Satan had ignited rivalry between me and my siblings. Indeed my Lord is subtle in fulfilling what He wills. Surely He ˹alone˺ is the All-Knowing, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 12: 100]
"And We did not send any messenger except [speaking] in the language of his people to state clearly for them, and Allah sends astray [thereby] whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." [Qur’an: 14: 4]
"To those who disbelieve in the Hereafter belong all evil qualities, whereas to Allah belong the finest attributes. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 16: 60]
" O Moses! It is truly I. I am Allah—the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 27: 9]
"And Lot believed him. [Abraham] said, "Indeed, I will emigrate to [the service of] my Lord. Indeed, He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." [Qur’an: 29: 26]
"Allah surely knows that whatever ˹gods˺ they invoke besides Him are ˹simply˺ nothing. For He is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 29: 42]
And He is the One Who originates the creation then will resurrect it—which is even easier for Him.1 To Him belong the finest attributes in the heavens and the earth. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise. [Qur’an: 30: 27]
"These are verses of the Wise Book…" [Qur’an: 31: 2]
"staying there forever. Allah’s promise is true. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 31: 9]
"All praise is for Allah, to Whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And praise be to Him in the Hereafter. He is the All-Wise, All-Aware." [Qur’an: 34: 1]
"Say, 'Show me those ˹idols˺ you have joined with Him as partners. No! In fact, He ˹alone˺ is Allah—the Almighty, All-Wise.'" [Qur’an: 34: 27]
"Our Lord! Admit them into the Gardens of Eternity which You have promised them, along with the righteous among their parents, spouses, and descendants. You ˹alone˺ are truly the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 40: 8]
"By the wise Qur’an…" [Qur’an: 36: 2]
"The revelation of the Book [i.e., the Qur’an] is from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise." [Qur’an: 39: 1]
"Our Lord, and admit them to gardens of perpetual residence which You have promised them and whoever was righteous among their forefathers, their spouses and their offspring. Indeed, it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." [Qur’an: 40: 8]
"And so you ˹O Prophet˺ are sent revelation, just like those before you, by Allah—the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 42: 3]
"And it is He [i.e., Allah] who is [the only] deity in the heaven, and on the earth [the only] deity. And He is the Wise, the Knowing." [Qur’an: 43: 84]
The revelation of this Book is from Allah—the Almighty, All-Wise. [Qur’an: 45: 2]
To Him belongs ˹all˺ Majesty in the heavens and the earth. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise. [Qur’an: 45: 37]
"The revelation of this Book is from Allah—the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 46: 2]
"They replied, “Such has your Lord decreed. He is truly the All-Wise, All-Knowing.'" [Qur’an: 51: 30]
"Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah, for He is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 57: 1]
"Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth glorifies Allah. For He is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 59: 1]
He is Allah: the Creator, the Inventor, the Shaper. He ˹alone˺ has the Most Beautiful Names. Whatever is in the heavens and the earth ˹constantly˺ glorifies Him. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise. [Qur’an: 59: 24]
"Our Lord! Do not subject us to the persecution of the disbelievers. Forgive us, our Lord! You ˹alone˺ are truly the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 60: 05]
"Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth glorifies Allah. For He ˹alone˺ is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 61: 1]
"...along with others of them who have not yet joined them ˹in faith˺. For He is the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 62: 3]
"˹He is the˺ Knower of the seen and unseen—the Almighty, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 64: 18]
"Allah has already ordained for you ˹believers˺ the way to absolve yourselves from your oaths. For Allah is your Guardian. And He is the All-Knowing, All-Wise." [Qur’an: 66: 2]
"The Jews say, “The Christians have nothing to stand on” and the Christians say, “The Jews have nothing to stand on,” although both recite the Scriptures. And those ˹pagans˺ who have no knowledge say the same ˹about people of faith˺. Surely Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment regarding their dispute." [Qur’an: 2: 113]
"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]
"Since We have sent you a messenger from among yourselves—reciting to you Our revelations, purifying you, teaching you the Book and wisdom, and teaching you what you never knew—" [Qur’an: 2: 151]
"And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful]." [Qur’an: 2: 188]
"But if you slip [i.e., deviate] after clear proofs have come to you, then know that Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Quran: 2: 209]
"Mankind was [of] one religion [before their deviation]; then Allah sent the prophets as bringers of good tidings and warners and sent down with them the Scripture in truth to judge between the people concerning that in which they differed. And none differed over it [i.e., the Scripture] except those who were given it – after the clear proofs came to them – out of jealous animosity among themselves. And Allah guided those who believed to the truth concerning that over which they had differed, by His permission. And Allah guides whom He wills to a straight path." [Qur’an: 2: 213]
"To this world and the Hereafter. And they ask you about orphans. Say, "Improvement for them is best. And if you mix your affairs with theirs – they are your brothers. And Allah knows the corruptor from the amender. And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 2: 220]
"...And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an:2: 228]
"And remember the favor of Allah upon you and what has been revealed to you of the Book [i.e., the Qur’an] and wisdom [i.e., the Prophet's sunnah] by which He instructs you. And fear Allah and know that Allah is Knowing of all things." [Qur’an: 2: 231]
"And those who are taken in death among you and leave wives behind – for their wives is a bequest: maintenance for one year without turning [them] out. But if they leave [of their own accord], then there is no blame upon you for what they do with themselves in an acceptable way. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 2: 240]
"So they defeated them by permission of Allah, and David killed Goliath, and Allah gave him the kingship and wisdom [i.e., prophethood] and taught him from that which He willed." [Qur’an: 2: 251]
"And know that Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 2: 260]
"He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good. And none will remember except those of understanding." [Qur’an: 2: 269]
"It is He who forms you in the wombs however He wills. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise." [Qur’an: 3: 6]
"He is the One Who has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book, of which some verses are precise—they are the foundation of the Book—while others are elusive.1 Those with deviant hearts follow the elusive verses seeking ˹to spread˺ doubt through their ˹false˺ interpretations—but none grasps their ˹full˺ meaning except Allah. As for those well-grounded in knowledge, they say, “We believe in this ˹Quran˺—it is all from our Lord.” But none will be mindful ˹of this˺ except people of reason. " [Qur’an: 3: 7]
"Do you not consider, [O Muúammad], those who were given a portion of the Scripture? They are invited to the Scripture of Allah that it should arbitrate between them; then a party of them turns away, and they are refusing." [Qur’an: 3: 23]
"And He will teach him writing and wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel." [Qur’an: 3: 48]
"[Mention] when Allah said, "O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify [i.e., free] you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you [in submission to Allah alone] superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return, and I will judge between you concerning that in which you used to differ." [Qur’an: 3: 55]
"It is not for a human [prophet] that Allah should give him the Scripture and authority and prophethood and then he would say to the people, "Be servants to me rather than Allah," but [instead, he would say], "Be pious scholars of the Lord because of what you have taught of the Scripture and because of what you have studied." [Qur’an: 3: 79]
"And [recall, O People of the Scripture], when Allah took the covenant of the prophets, [saying], "Whatever I give you of the Scripture and wisdom and then there comes to you a messenger confirming what is with you, you [must] believe in him and support him." [Allah] said, "Have you acknowledged and taken upon that My commitment?" They said, "We have acknowledged it." He said, "Then bear witness, and I am with you among the witnesses." [Qur’an: 3: 81]
"Certainly did Allah confer [great] favor upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger from themselves, reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book [i.e., the Qur’an] and wisdom,[1] although they had been before in manifest error." [Qur’an: 3: 164]
"Allah instructs you concerning your children [i.e., their portions of inheritance]: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one's estate.[1] And if there is only one, for her is half. And for one's parents, to each one of them is a sixth of his estate if he left children. But if he had no children and the parents [alone] inherit from him, then for his mother is one third. And if he had brothers [and/or sisters], for his mother is a sixth,[2] after any bequest he [may have] made or debt.[3] Your parents or your children – you know not which of them are nearest to you in benefit. [These shares are] an obligation [imposed] by Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 11]
"The repentance accepted by Allah is only for those who do wrong in ignorance [or carelessness] and then repent soon [after].[1] It is those to whom Allah will turn in forgiveness, and Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 17]
"And [also prohibited to you are all] married women except those your right hands possess. [This is] the decree of Allah upon you. And lawful to you are [all others] beyond these, [provided] that you seek them [in marriage] with [gifts from] your property, desiring chastity, not unlawful sexual intercourse. So for whatever you enjoy [of marriage] from them, give them their due compensation as an obligation. And there is no blame upon you for what you mutually agree to beyond the obligation. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 24]
"Allah wants to make clear to you [the lawful from the unlawful] and guide you to the [good] practices of those before you and to accept your repentance. And Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 26]
"Or do they envy people for what Allah has given them of His bounty? But We had already given the family of Abraham the Scripture and wisdom[1] and conferred upon them a great kingdom." [Qur’an: 4: 54]
"Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses – We will drive them into a fire. Every time their skins are roasted through, We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 56]
"...And whoever does not find [one or cannot afford to buy one] – then [instead], a fast for two months consecutively, [seeking] acceptance of repentance from Allah.[2] And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 92]
"And do not weaken in pursuit of the enemy. If you should be suffering – so are they suffering as you are suffering, but you expect from Allah that which they expect not. And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 104]
"And whoever earns [i.e., commits] a sin only earns it against himself. And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 111]
"And if it was not for the favor of Allah upon you, [O Muúammad], and His mercy, a group of them would have determined to mislead you. But they do not mislead except themselves, and they will not harm you at all. And Allah has revealed to you the Book and wisdom and has taught you that which you did not know. And ever has the favor of Allah upon you been great. [Qur’an: 4: 113]
"But if they separate [by divorce], Allah will enrich each [of them] from His abundance. And ever is Allah Encompassing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 130]
"Those who wait [and watch] you. Then if you gain a victory from Allah, they say, "Were we not with you?" But if the disbelievers have a success, they say [to them], "Did we not gain the advantage over you, but we protected you from the believers?" Allah will judge between [all of] you on the Day of Resurrection, and never will Allah give the disbelievers over the believers a way [to overcome them]." [Qur’an: 4: 141]
"Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 158]
"[We sent] messengers as bringers of good tidings and warners so that mankind will have no argument against Allah after the messengers. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 165]
"O mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve – then indeed, to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth. And ever is Allah Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 4: 170]
"O you who have believed… Allah ordains what He intends." [Qur’an: 5: 1]
"[As for] the thief, the male and the female, amputate their hands in recompense for what they earned [i.e., committed] as a deterrent [punishment] from Allah. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. [Qur’an: 5: 38]
"But how is it that they come to you for judgement while they have the Torah, in which is the judgement of Allah? Then they turn away, [even] after that; but those are not [in fact] believers. [Qur’an: 5: 43]
"Then is it the judgement of [the time of] ignorance they desire? But who is better than Allah in judgement for a people who are certain [in faith]." [Qur’an: 5: 50]
[The Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, remember My favor upon you and upon your mother when I supported you with the Pure Spirit [i.e., the angel Gabriel] and you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and [remember] when I taught you writing and wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel..." [Qur’an: 5: 110]
"Say, "Indeed, I am on clear evidence from my Lord, and you have denied it. I do not have that for which you are impatient. The decision is only for Allah. He relates the truth, and He is the best of deciders." [Qur’an: 6: 57]
"Then they [i.e., His servants] are returned to Allah, their true Lord. Unquestionably, His is the judgement, and He is the swiftest of accountants." [Qur’an: 6: 62]
"And that was Our [conclusive] argument which We gave Abraham against his people. We raise by degrees whom We will. Indeed, your Lord is Wise and Knowing." [Qur’an: 6: 83]
"Those are the ones to whom We gave the Scripture and authority and prophethood. But if they [i.e., the disbelievers] deny it, then We have entrusted it to a people who are not therein disbelievers." [Qur’an: 6: 89]
"[Say], "Then is it other than Allah I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book [i.e., the Qur’an] explained in detail?" And those to whom We [previously] gave the Scripture know that it is sent down from your Lord in truth, so never be among the doubters." [Qur’an: 6: 114]
"And [mention, O Muúammad], the Day when He will gather them together [and say], "O company of jinn, you have [misled] many of mankind." And their allies among mankind will say, "Our Lord, some of us made use of others, and we have [now] reached our term which You appointed for us." He will say, "The Fire is your residence, wherein you will abide eternally, except for what Allah wills. Indeed, your Lord is Wise and Knowing." [Qur’an: 6: 128]
"And they say, "What is in the bellies of these animals[1] is exclusively for our males and forbidden to our females. But if it is [born] dead, then all of them have shares therein." He will punish them for their description.[2] Indeed, He is Wise and Knowing." [Qur’an: 6: 139]
"And if there should be a group among you who has believed in that with which I have been sent and a group that has not believed, then be patient until Allah judges between us. And He is the best of judges." [Qur’an: 7: 87]
"And Allah made it not but good tidings and so that your hearts would be assured thereby. And victory is not but from Allah. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 8: 10]
"[Remember] when the hypocrites and those in whose hearts was disease [i.e., arrogance and disbelief] said, "Their religion has deluded those [Muslims]." But whoever relies upon Allah – then indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 8: 49]
"And brought together their hearts. If you had spent all that is in the earth, you could not have brought their hearts together; but Allah brought them together. Indeed, He is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 08: 63]
"It is not for a prophet to have captives [of war] until he inflicts a massacre [upon Allah's enemies] in the land. You [i.e., some Muslims] desire the commodities of this world, but Allah desires [for you] the Hereafter. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 8: 67]
But if they intend to betray you – then they have already betrayed Allah before, and He empowered [you] over them. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. [Qur’an: 8: 71]
"And remove the fury in their [i.e., the believers'] hearts. And Allah turns in forgiveness to whom He wills; and Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 9: 15]
"O you who have believed, indeed the polytheists are unclean, so let them not approach al-Masjid al-Haram after this, their [final] year. And if you fear privation, Allah will enrich you from His bounty if He wills. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 9: 28]
"And Allah sent down His tranquility upon him and supported him with soldiers [i.e., angels] you did not see and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the word of Allah – that is the highest. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 9: 40]
"Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed for it and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler – an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 9: 60]
The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those – Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. [Qur’an: 9: 71]
"The bedouins are stronger in disbelief and hypocrisy and more likely not to know the limits of what [laws] Allah has revealed to His Messenger. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. [Qur’an: 9: 97]
"And [there are] others deferred until the command of Allah – whether He will punish them or whether He will forgive them. And Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 9: 106]
"Their building which they built will not cease to be a [cause of] skepticism in their hearts until their hearts are cut [i.e., stopped]. And Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 9: 110]
"And follow what is revealed to you, [O Muúammad], and be patient until Allah will judge. And He is the best of judges." [Qur’an: 10: 109]
"Alif, Lam, Ra. [This is] a Book whose verses are perfected and then presented in detail from [one who is] Wise and Aware." [Qur’an: 11: 1]
"And Noah called to his Lord and said, 'My Lord, indeed my son is of my family; and indeed, Your promise is true; and You are the most just of judges!'" [Qur’an: 11: 45]
"And thus will your Lord choose you and teach you the interpretation of narratives [i.e., events or dreams] and complete His favor upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He completed it upon your fathers before, Abraham and Isaac. Indeed, your Lord is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 12: 6]
"And when he [i.e., Joseph] reached maturity, We gave him judgement and knowledge. And thus We reward the doers of good." [Qur’an: 12: 22]
"You worship not besides Him except [mere] names you have named them, you and your fathers, for which Allah has sent down no evidence. Legislation is not but for Allah. He has commanded that you worship not except Him. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know." [Qur’an: 12: 40]
"And he said, "O my sons, do not enter from one gate but enter from different gates; and I cannot avail you against [the decree of] Allah at all. The decision is only for Allah; upon Him I have relied, and upon Him let those who would rely [indeed] rely." [Qur’an: 12: 67]
"So when they had despaired of him, they secluded themselves in private consultation. The eldest of them said, "Do you not know that your father has taken upon you an oath by Allah and [that] before you failed in [your duty to] Joseph? So I will never leave [this] land until my father permits me or Allah decides for me, and He is the best of judges." [Qur’an: 12: 80]
"And thus We have revealed it as an Arabic legislation.[1] And if you should follow their inclinations after what has come to you of knowledge, you would not have against Allah any ally or any protector." [Qur’an: 13: 37]
"Have they not seen that We set upon the land, reducing it from its borders?[1] And Allah decides; there is no adjuster of His decision. And He is swift in account." [Qur’an: 13: 41]
"And indeed, your Lord will gather them; indeed, He is Wise and Knowing."
[Qur’an: 15: 25]
"The sabbath was only appointed for those who differed over it. And indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ." [Qur’an: 16: 124]
"That is from what your Lord has revealed to you, [O Muúammad], of wisdom. And, [O mankind], do not make [as equal] with Allah another deity, lest you be thrown into Hell, blamed and banished." [Qur’an: 17: 39]
"Say, "Allah is most knowing of how long they remained. He has [knowledge of] the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth. How Seeing is He and how Hearing! They have not besides Him any protector, and He shares not His legislation with anyone." [Qur’an: 18: 26]
"[Allah said], "O John, take the Scripture [i.e., adhere to it] with determination." And We gave him judgement [while yet] a boy."
[Qur’an: 19: 12]
"And to Lot We gave judgement and knowledge, and We saved him from the city that was committing wicked deeds. Indeed, they were a people of evil, defiantly disobedient." [Qur’an: 21: 74]
"And We gave understanding of it [i.e., the case] to Solomon, and to each [of them] We gave judgement and knowledge. And We subjected the mountains to exalt [Us], along with David and [also] the birds. And We were doing [that]."
[Qur’an: 21: 79]
"[The Prophet] has said, "My Lord, judge [between us] in truth. And our Lord is the Most Merciful, the one whose help is sought against that which you describe." [Qur’an: 21: 112]
"And We did not send before you any messenger or prophet except that when he spoke [or recited], Satan threw into it [some misunderstanding]. But Allah abolishes that which Satan throws in; then Allah makes precise His verses. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. [Qur’an: 22: 52]
"[All] sovereignty that Day is for Allah; He will judge between them. So they who believed and did righteous deeds will be in the Gardens of Pleasure." [Qur’an: 22: 56]
"Allah will judge between you on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which you used to differ." [Qur’an: 22: 69]
"And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy...[1] and because Allah is Accepting of Repentance and Wise." [Qur’an: 24: 10]
"And Allah makes clear to you the verses [i.e., His rulings], and Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 24: 18]
"And when they are called to [the words of] Allah and His Messenger to judge between them, at once a party of them turns aside [in refusal]." [Qur’an: 24: 48]
"The only statement of the [true] believers when they are called to Allah and His Messenger to judge between them is that they say, "We hear and we obey." And those are the successful." [Qur’an: 24: 51]
"O you who have believed, let those whom your right hands possess and those who have not [yet] reached puberty among you ask permission of you [before entering] at three times: before the dawn prayer and when you put aside your clothing [for rest] at noon and after the night prayer. [These are] three times of privacy for you. There is no blame upon you nor upon them beyond these [periods], for they continually circulate among you – some of you, among others. Thus does Allah make clear to you the verses [i.e., His ordinances]; and Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 24: 58]
"And when the children among you reach puberty, let them ask permission [at all times] as those before them have done. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses; and Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 24: 59]
"So I fled from you when I feared you. Then my Lord granted me judgement [i.e., wisdom and prophet hood] and appointed me [as one] of the messengers." [Qur’an: 26: 21]
"[And he said], "My Lord, grant me authority and join me with the righteous."
[Qur’an: 26: 83]
"And indeed, [O Muúammad], you receive the Qur’an from one Wise and Knowing." [Qur’an: 27: 6]
"Indeed, your Lord will judge between them by His [wise] judgement. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Knowing." [Qur’an: 27: 78]
"And when he attained his full strength and was [mentally] mature, We bestowed upon him judgement and knowledge. And thus do We reward the doers of good." [Qur’an: 28: 14]
"And He is Allah; there is no deity except Him. To Him is [due all] praise in the first [life] and the Hereafter. And His is the [final] decision, and to Him you will be returned." [Qur’an: 28: 70]
"And do not invoke with Allah another deity. There is no deity except Him. Everything will be destroyed except His Face. His is the judgement, and to Him you will be returned." [Qur’an: 28: 88]
"And We had certainly given Luqman wisdom [and said], "Be grateful to Allah." And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever denies [His favor] – then indeed, Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy." [Qur’an: 31: 12]
"And if whatever trees upon the earth were pens and the sea [was ink], replenished thereafter by seven [more] seas, the words of Allah would not be exhausted. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 31: 27]
"O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 33: 1]
"˹Always˺ remember what is recited in your homes of Allah’s revelations and ˹prophetic˺ wisdom. Surely Allah is Most Subtle, All-Aware." [Qur’an: 33: 34]
"And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech." [Qur’an: 38: 20]
"[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account." [Qur’an: 38: 26]
"Unquestionably, for Allah is the pure religion. And those who take protectors besides Him [say], "We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allah in position." Indeed, Allah will judge between them concerning that over which they differ. Indeed, Allah does not guide he who is a liar and [confirmed] disbeliever." [Qur’an: 39: 3]
"Say, "O Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, You will judge between your servants concerning that over which they used to differ." [Qur’an: 39: 46]
"[They will be told], 'That is because, when Allah was called upon alone, you disbelieved; but if others were associated with Him, you believed. So the judgement is with Allah, the Most High, the Grand.'" [Qur’an: 40: 12]
"Those who had been arrogant will say, 'Indeed, all [of us] are in it. Indeed, Allah has judged between the servants.'" [Qur’an: 40: 48]
"Falsehood cannot approach it from before it or from behind it; [it is] a revelation from a [Lord who is] Wise and Praiseworthy." [Qur’an: 41: 42]
"And in anything over which you disagree – its ruling is [to be referred] to Allah. [Say], "That is Allah, my Lord; upon Him I have relied, and to Him I turn back." [Qur’an: 42: 10]
"And it is not for any human being that Allah should speak to him except by revelation or from behind a partition or that He sends a messenger [i.e., angel] to reveal, by His permission, what He wills. Indeed, He is Most High and Wise." [Qur’an: 42: 51]
"And indeed it is, in the Mother of the Book[1] with Us, exalted and full of wisdom.[2]" [Qur’an: 43: 4]
"And when Jesus brought clear proofs, he said, "I have come to you with wisdom [i.e., prophethood] and to make clear to you some of that over which you differ, so fear Allah and obey me." [Qur’an: 43: 63]
"And We did certainly give the Children of Israel the Scripture and judgement[1] and prophethood, and We provided them with good things and preferred them over the worlds." [Qur’an: 45: 16]
"Those who believe say, "Why has a surah not been sent down?" But when a precise s´rah is revealed and battle is mentioned therein, you see those in whose hearts is disease [i.e., hypocrisy] looking at you with a look of one overcome by death. And more appropriate for them [would have been]." [Qur’an: 47: 20]
"It is He who sent down tranquility into the hearts of the believers that they would increase in faith along with their [present] faith. And to Allah belong the soldiers of the heavens and the earth, and ever is Allah Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 48: 4]
"And to Allah belong the soldiers of the heavens and the earth. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise" [Qur’an: 48: 7]
"And much war booty which they will take. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise." [Qur’an: 48: 19]
"[It is] as bounty from Allah and favor. And Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 49: 8]
"And be patient, [O Muúammad], for the decision of your Lord, for indeed, you are in Our eyes [i.e., sight]. And exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord when you arise." [Qur’an: 52: 48]
"O you who have believed, when the believing women come to you as emigrants, examine [i.e., test] them. Allah is most knowing as to their faith. And if you know them to be believers, then do not return them to the disbelievers; they are not lawful [wives] for them, nor are they lawful [husbands] for them. But give them [i.e., the disbelievers] what they have spent. And there is no blame upon you if you marry them when you have given them their due compensation [i.e., mahr]. And hold not to marriage bonds with disbelieving women, but ask for what you have spent and let them [i.e., the disbelievers] ask for what they have spent. That is the judgement of Allah; He judges between you. And Allah is Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 60: 10]
Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth is exalting Allah, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Exalted in Might, the Wise. [Qur’an: 62: 1]
"It is He who has sent among the unlettered [Arabs] a Messenger from themselves reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book [i.e., the QurÕan] and wisdom [i.e., the sunnah] – although they were before in clear error." [Qur’an: 62: 2]
"Then be patient for the decision of your Lord, [O Muúammad], and be not like the companion of the fish [i.e., Jonah] when he called out while he was distressed." [Qur’an: 68: 48]
"So be patient for the decision of your Lord and do not obey from among them a sinner or ungrateful [disbeliever]. [Qur’an: 76: 24]
"And you do not will except that Allah wills. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." [Qur’an: 76: 30]
"Is not Allah the most just of judges.” [Qur’an: 95: 8]
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).
Narrated Zirr ibn Hubaysh: I met Ubayy ibn Ka'b and said to him: "Ibn Mas'ud used to erase the two surahs of Al-Mu'awwidhatayn from the mushafs and said that they were not from the Qur'an, so do not include what is not part of it." Ubayy replied: "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was asked about this, and he said to us: 'How many verses do you count in Surah al-Ahzab?' I said: 'Seventy-three.' Ubayy said: "By Him in Whose hand is my soul, it was equal to Surah al-Baqarah, and we used to read in it the verse of stoning: 'The old man and the old woman, stone them both, as a punishment from Allah, and Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.'" (Sahih, authenticated by Ibn Hibban, 10/274 Hadith 4429, and Ahmad, 35/134 Hadith 21207).
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.
4. Certainty that Allah’s Creation is Perfect, Without Flaw or Deficiency: Allah says: "˹That is˺ the design of Allah, Who has perfected everything. Surely He is All-Aware of what you do. " (Quran: 27: 88).
5. Knowledge of Allah’s Wisdom in His Creation: The purpose of Allah’s creation is to worship Him alone. He says: "I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me." (Quran 51:56). Allah did not create them in vain, as the atheists claim.
6. To Perfect and Master All of One's Affairs: A servant should perfect their actions both with Allah and with others, striving towards good deeds and excelling in virtues and acts of obedience.
7. Reflecting on Allah’s Wise Book: Allah says: "Alif-Lãm-Ra. ˹This is˺ a Book whose verses are well perfected and then fully explained. ˹It is˺ from the One ˹Who is˺ All-Wise, All-Aware." (Quran: 11: 1).