As-Salām

The Source of Peace (and Perfection)

He is the One free from all deficiencies and defects in His attributes, names, and actions. Every peace in this world and the Hereafter comes from Him.

This noble name occurs once in the Qur’an in a verse that says, {He is Allah, there is no god except Him. He is the King, the Holy One, the Source of Peace.} [Sūrat Al-Hashr: 23]

And it occurs in the Sunnah, in a Prophetic supplication to be said after the five obligatory prayers, “O Allah, You are the Source of Peace and from You is the peace. Blessed are You, Owner of Majesty and Honor.”[1] In light of this great name, I would say:

1. A Muslim should believe that Allah Almighty is safe from any deficiency or defect in His Self, names, attributes and actions. So, He is safe from death or sleep. His words are safe from lying; His promise is safe from being broken and His threat is safe from being unjust.
2. In order to attain peace and safety from Allah, you should heed the Prophet’s instruction: “Spread peace amongst you.”[2] Spread peace among people through your words and deeds.
3. Paradise is the abode of peace. Allah Almighty says, {For them will be the Home of Peace with their Lord.} [Sūrat Al-An‘ām: 127]

It is the abode of pure bliss. There will be no trouble or unhappiness therein. Its dwellers will be safe from any illness that used to disturb them in the worldly life. Peace will be their greeting in it. So, worship Allah, the Source of Peace, you will attain paradise, the Home of Peace.

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[1] Narrated by Muslim

[2] Narrated by Muslim