A Life With The Divine

Islamic reflections by Ali Hammuda on the names of Allah and how knowing them shapes a person's awareness of life and remembrance of Allah. Paperback, for readers 16+.

Tradesmen look at buildings differently, depending on their trade: the carpenter casts an eye on the woodwork, the bricklayer on the brickwork and the painter on the walls and ceilings. Similarly, the greater a person's perception of Allah's names, the greater their alertness and understanding of life. Nothing passes them by without thought and contemplation.

When they see a display of mercy, they naturally reflect on the names of Allah: Al-Rahim (The Most Merciful), Al-Ra'uf (The Pitying), Al-Wadud (The Affectionate). When they sense might and awe, they are overcome with the names Al-Jabbar (The Compeller), Al-Muntaqim (The Avenger) and Al-Qahhar (The Subduer).

Eventually, they reach a station where every scene that unfolds, any sin that presents itself or any opportunity that drifts by becomes a trigger for reflection and the remembrance of Allah. Achieving this is the objective of this book.