A Life with the Divine: 25 Names of Allah and their everyday expressions in life

by Ali Hammuda

Tradesmen look at buildings differently, depending on their The carpenter casts an eye on the woodwork, the bricklayer on the brickwork and the painter on the walls and ceilings. Similarly, the greater a person's perception of Allāh’s names, the greater their alertness and understanding of life. Nothing passes them by, without thought and contemplation.
When they see a display of mercy, they automatically and very naturally reflect on the names of Allah; Al-Rahīm” (The Most Merciful), Al-Ra’ūf (The Pitying), Al-Wadūd (The Affectionate). When they sense might and awe, they are overcome with the names “Al-Jabbār” (The Compeller), “Al-Muntaqim” (The Avenger) and “Al-Qahhār” (The Subduer). Eventually, they reach a station where every scene that unfolds, any sin which presents itself or any opportunity that drifts by, becomes a trigger for perusal and the remembrance of Allāh, the achievement of which is precisely the objective of this book.

Genres: Islam

300 pages, Paperback

Published August 6, 2024

Reviews

[Abeer Arain · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well-researched book written with a lot of love for the Almighty. A must-read for all Muslims.

[Periplus Bookshop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keywords: Spirituality, Religion, Islamic Studies, Self-Help, Personal Growth, Names of Allah, Islamic Teachings, Spiritual Awakening, Self-Reflection, Divine Names, Mercy and Compassion, Faith and Contemplation, Personal Transformation, Islamic Wisdom, Everyday Life and Religion

“A Life with the Divine: 25 Names of Allah and Their Everyday Expressions in Life” karya Ali Hammuda merupakan sebuah kajian yang mendalam mengenai penerapan nama-nama Allah dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Buku ini mengajak pembaca untuk merenungkan dan memahami bagaimana nama-nama Ilahi, seperti Al-Rahīm (Yang Maha Penyayang), Al-Ra’ūf (Yang Maha Penuh Kasih Sayang), dan Al-Jabbār (Yang Maha Memaksa), dapat menjadi panduan dalam menjalani kehidupan, baik dalam menghadapi ujian maupun menikmati berkah. Dengan pendekatan yang menggabungkan spiritualitas dan kontemplasi, penulis mengungkapkan bahwa semakin dalam pemahaman seseorang terhadap nama-nama Allah, semakin tajam kesadaran dan pemahamannya terhadap dunia dan realitas hidup. Buku ini bertujuan untuk membantu pembaca menginternalisasi nilai-nilai Ilahi, menjadikan setiap peristiwa dalam hidup sebagai pengingat akan kebesaran Allah, serta mendorong transformasi pribadi yang lebih mendalam melalui refleksi terhadap nama-nama-Nya.

[Hafsa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice summary of 25 of Allahs beautiful names. I did like the descriptions and names chosen and hadiths and Quranic references regarding each. Some of them seemed to go into a tangent which took away from the meaning imo but that’s just me. I like it when it’s just focused on the main concept.

[Isni Noviya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ustadz Ali Hammuda being one of my favorite book writer, the way he explain a topic in many perspective was exceptional. May Allah always bless him