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ٱلْبَرُّ

Al-Barr

The Source of Goodness

Prophetic Traditions

إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَتَبَ الْإِحْسَانَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ

Indeed, Allah has prescribed excellence in all things.

Al-Barr, the Source of all goodness, has decreed that excellence should be shown in everything—reflecting His own nature of perfect goodness.

Shaddad ibn Aws رضي الله عنه·Sahih Muslim 1955·sunnah.com/muslim:1955
Sahih

Scholarly Insights

Al-Barr is the One whose goodness encompasses all of creation. His kindness reaches every living being, and His benevolence is unceasing toward His servants.

Shaykh as-Sa'diTaysir al-Karim ar-Rahman

Supplications

رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ

Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka anta as-Sami' al-'Aleem, wa tub 'alayna innaka anta at-Tawwab ar-Raheem

Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. And turn to us in mercy. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.

When asking Allah to accept your good deedsQur'an 2:127-128

Living With This Name

  • 1

    Show birr (goodness) to your parents as a reflection of Al-Barr's goodness to you.

  • 2

    Be kind and generous even to those who wrong you, emulating the goodness of your Lord.

  • 3

    Count your blessings regularly—each one is a manifestation of Al-Barr's kindness.

  • 4

    Practice ihsan (excellence) in all your actions, from worship to daily chores.