A Dictionary Of Muslim Names With Ninety Nine Names Of Allah

"This book is an invaluable collection of more than two thousand favorite Muslim names chosen from the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages. This unique compilation of Islamic names describes their origins, transliterations, and meanings in English. Learn about Islamic customs after the birth of a child: adhan and iqamah, tahneek, aqeeqa, circumcision, and naming the newborn. This bilingual collection of favorite Islamic names also includes: ninety-nine divine names of Allah; glorious names of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and other prophets; sacred names of the Prophet Muhammed's (pbuh) family members; names of noble companions of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh); names of torchbearers of Islam: eminent saints, sufi masters, spiritual leaders, and other renowned people of Islamic heritage"--Back cover.

Ar Rehmanuu The Compassionate One He Who Is Most Compassionate. He Who Is Kind. The Benevolent One. The Beneficent One. Allah Is Widely Believed To Have Ninety-Nine Names, Each Of Which Has A Meaning And Is Indicative Of A Desirable Quality. This Copiously Researched Book Contains The Most Popularly Accepted Ninety-Nine Names Of Allah Along With Several Lesser-Known Titles. These Sacred Names Are Given In Arabic And Phonetic English, With English Translations And Explanatory Notes. Enhancing The Appeal Of The Book Is A Comprehensive Introduction. It Deals With Several Canons, Each Of Which Differs In The Names Included And The Sequence Followed. Drawing Upon The Views Of Various Scholars Regarding The Names And Attributes Of Allah, The Categorization Of These Names And, Most Importantly, The Benefits Of Reciting Them, Parvez Dewan Gives Us Perhaps The Most Thorough And Accessible Contemporary Interpretation Of The Different Aspects Of The Supreme Being.

The 99 names of Allah are also known as His attributes. In Islam's Holy book, The Quran, Allah has revealed His 99 names or attributes. Prophet Muhammad SAW said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise." This book is an humble effort to list the names of Allah along with their meanings.

"Allah's are the names most beautiful. Whatever is in the heavens and earth extols His glory."—The Qur'an (Al-Hashr 59:24) "Allah has 99 names. He who remembers these will certainly enter Paradise."—Prophet Muhammad (Bukharhi Hadith Kitab Ad-Dawat, 2,949) Remembering the Names of Allah is a sacred tradition in Islam. Both the Qur'an and sayings of the Prophet (Hadiths) state the importance of learning them and promise reward for reciting them in supplications and prayers. This beautiful presentation of Allah's most revered nintety-nine names draws the reader nearer to the Divine through contemplation and reflection of Allah's names, their meaning, and how each impacts our daily lives. They help to conceptualize Allah, Whose limitless greatness and glory is impossible to grasp. Each name is presented in the original Arabic and its translation into English. Accompanying each name is a commentary that is concise and easy to understand but rich in meaning. Abdur Raheem Kidwai (b. 1956) is a professor of English at the Aligarh Muslim University, India, and a visiting fellow at the School of English, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. He earned his two PhDs in English from the Aligarh Muslim University and the University of Leicester. He is a well-known author of many works on the Qur'an and Islam, including: The Qur'an: Essential Teachings; Daily Wisdom: Islamic Prayers and Supplications; Daily Wisdom: Selections from the Holy Qur'an; and What Should We Say?

Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage?From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename.The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.