Al-Hafeez – Al-Hāfiz
These two noble names point out Allah’s protection for His servants so that they can lead their life as predestined for them, and He preserves their deeds, good and bad. He also protects His pious servants from anything that may undermine their faith, notably suspicious matters, vain desires and Satanic insinuations.
Allah’s name the All-Preserving occurs 3 times in the Qur’an. For example: {Surely my Lord is All-Preserving of all things.} [Sūrat Hūd: 57] And {And your Lord is All-Preserving of all things.} [Sūrat Saba’: 21]As for His name the Preserver, it occurs in a verse that says, {But Allah is the best Preserver and He is the most Merciful of the merciful ones.} [Sūrat Yūsuf: 64] And it occurs in another verse that reads, {Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and We will be its Preservers.} [Sūrat Al-Hijr: 9]In light of these two great names, I would say:
Hence, the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Be mindful of Allah, and He will preserve you.”[1]
Be mindful of Allah Almighty, by establishing His Shariah, performing His obligations and following His Prophet’s path – and in this way you will gain Allah’s preservation for you in the worldly life and in the Hereafter.
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[1] Narrated by Ahmad