The significance of Al Alim
In the Islamic faith, The almighty God has 99 Names, Today I choose to write about one of Gods 99 names which is Al Alim, Jalla Jalaluhu which means he who knows everything he created from the most secret to the the most obvious. He who has eternal and everlasting knowledge, from what is spoken by the lips to what us hidden in the heart. The first command of God in the Holy Quraan is '' Ikra '' meaning read. But what is meant by this command isn't only reading books. It also means reading the order of the universe. Contemplating this order after becoming equipped with wisdom. In verse 191 of Surah Al Imran, Allah Commands, They remember their lord while standing or sitting or lying on their sides. They give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth saying ''Our Lord, you did not create this aimlessly. Exalted are you above such a thing. Protect us from the punishment of the fire" Look at the things around you that God created as examples...