Names of Allah
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ٱلظَّـٰهِرُ

Az-Zahir

“The Manifest”

Quranic Reference: Surah Al-Hadid 57:3

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Scholarly Explanation

The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained these in a succinct and clear way while addressing his Lord, "You are the First, there was none before You. You are the Last, there will be none after You. You are the Manifest, there is nothing above You. You are the Inward, there is nothing closer than You."

“He is the First, the Last, the Manifest and the Inward. He is the All-Knower of everything.”

[al-Hadid (57): 3]

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

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Prophetic Traditions

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الْآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ

“O Allah, You are the First and there is nothing before You, You are the Last and there is nothing after You, You are the Manifest and there is nothing above You, You are the Hidden and there is nothing beyond You.”

This supplication, taught by the Prophet ﷺ before sleeping, beautifully combines four names of Allah showing His absolute encompassment.

Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه·Sahih Muslim 2713
Sahih

Scholarly Insights

Az-Zahir means that Allah is above all of His creation, ascended over His Throne. His existence is manifest through His signs, His creation, and the evidence of His lordship that permeates every atom of existence.

Ibn TaymiyyahMajmu' al-Fatawa

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Living With Az-Zahir

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    See the signs of Az-Zahir in every aspect of creation—from the stars to the cells in your body.

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    When doubts arise, look at the manifest evidence of Allah's existence all around you.

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    Recite the Prophet's bedtime dua that includes this beautiful name.

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    Reflect on how Allah's attributes are apparent in the order, beauty, and precision of the universe.

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