Ash-Shaheed
The Ever-Witness
He is the One Ever-Watchful over all His creation, hearing all sounds and seeing all beings.
This noble name occurs 18 times in the Qur’an, one of which is in the verse that reads, {And You are Ever-Witness over all things.} [Sūrat Al-Mā’idah: 117]In another verse, He says, {Allah suffices as a Witness.}In light of this noble name, I would say:
- When you know that Allah is Ever-Witness over all His creation, this gives you reassurance, in case you are righteous or oppressed, and warning you, if you are a sinner or oppressor. Allah Almighty says, {Surely Allah is Ever-Witness over all things.} [Sūrat Al-Hajj: 17]
- Do not be too worried about the current situation of Islam and the oppression inflicted upon its followers, for Allah is the Ever-Witness, the All-Wise, and the Ever-Merciful. He is watchful over the plots of the disbelievers and hypocrites and knows well the weakness of Muslims. {The people of the pit were killed, with fire abounding in fuel, while they sat around it, and they were witnessing what they did to the believers. Against these they had no grudge except that they believed in Allah, the All-Mighty, the Praiseworthy, Who has the Kingdom of the heavens and earth, and Allah is Ever-Witness over all things.} [Sūrat Al-Burūj: 4-9]
What matters is your true commitment to this religion and your keenness to be among the righteous for whom will be the good outcome, even if they are powerless.
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