Names of Allah
Name #12 of 99

ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ

Al-Musawwir

“The Fashioner”

Quranic Reference: Surah Al-Hashr 59:24

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Scholarly Explanation

The one who created all that is in existence and originated it, who made everything correct and in its place in accordance to the dictates of His wisdom, who shaped everything by virtue of His praise and wisdom. He is continuously doing so.

“He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, the Bestower of forms. To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise.”

[al-Hashr (59): 24]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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Prophetic Traditions

إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَصْنَعُ كُلَّ صَانِعٍ وَصَنْعَتَهُ

“Indeed Allah fashions every craftsman and his craft.”

Al-Musawwir is the One who designs and shapes every form in creation with unique beauty and purpose.

Hudhayfah رضي الله عنه·Sahih al-Bukhari, Khalq Af'al al-'Ibad
Sahih

إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَنْظُرُ إِلَى صُوَرِكُمْ وَأَمْوَالِكُمْ وَلَكِنْ يَنْظُرُ إِلَى قُلُوبِكُمْ وَأَعْمَالِكُمْ

“Indeed, Allah does not look at your forms or your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.”

While Al-Musawwir shapes all physical forms, ultimate worth is determined by the heart and deeds.

Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه·Sahih Muslim 2564
Sahih

Scholarly Insights

Al-Musawwir brings into existence the forms and images of all things. He designs them with infinite variety—no two humans, no two leaves, no two snowflakes are identical. His artistry is beyond all human imagination.

Al-GhazaliAl-Maqsad al-Asna

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Living With Al-Musawwir

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    Accept and appreciate the form Allah has given you—Al-Musawwir designed you with purpose.

  • 2

    Marvel at the diversity of creation—from fingerprints to faces—as evidence of Al-Musawwir's infinite creativity.

  • 3

    Never mock or ridicule another person's appearance, as it is the creation of Al-Musawwir.

  • 4

    Thank Al-Musawwir for your body and use it in His obedience.

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