Friday, March 25, 2011

99 Names of Allah in Haiku


These haikus were composed by students of mine at an Islamic school in America.  What I loved about doing this exercise is that the essence of the name had to be found so succinctly; only five syllables, then seven, and then five.  Somehow, with such a focused intent, a very true, deep meaning was achieved.

  

Allah
The Greatest Name


Allah; The Supreme

The One Who is Merciful

The One Creator

by Mohammad, 8th


Ar-Rahman
The All-Compassionate


Giver of our life

Benificent! Generous!

Kindly offering

by Fatima, 8th

Ar-Rahim
The All-Merciful


The Most Merciful

Giving us another chance

Always forgiving

By Iqra, 8th


Al-Malik
The Absolute Ruler


Ruler of Our World

King of All Humanity

Allahu Akbar!

by Amer, 8th


Al-Quddus
The Pure One


As-Salam
The Source of Peace


The Hater of War

The One Who Loves All of Us

The Source of Calmness

by Memona, 8th


Al-Mu'min
The Inspirer of Faith


Keep practicing deen

Allah keeps belief in hearts

Brings spirit to life

by Khadija M., 6th


Al-Muhaymin
The Guardian


Our Strong Protector

Mighty Shield of All Mankind

Worship and be safe

by Adilah, 7th


Al-'Aziz
The Mightiest


Mightiest Ruler

Powerful! Victorius!

With might comes great strength

by Mariyum, 8th


Al-Jabbar
The Compeller


He lifts dark shadows

He commands the sun to rise

Cycle starts again

by Omar H., 7th


Al-Mutakabbir
The Greatest


All Superior

La illaha illa Allah

No one above Him
by Najla, 6th


Al-Khaliq
The Creator


Al-Bari'
The Maker of Order


Al-Musawwir
The Shaper of Beauty


Maker of the Earth

Built an amazing world

Subhanallah!

by Imrane, 6th


Al-Ghaffar
The Forgiving


Lets you get away

Any bad deeds you do count

Covers all mistakes

by Khunsha, 5th


Al-Qahhar
The Subduer


Al-Wahhab
The Giver of All


Ar-Razzaq
The Sustainer


Provides abundance

We are not thankful enough

No life without Him


by Naadiya, 7th


Al-Fattah
The Opener


Peace and grace to pray

He opens the heaven’s doors

Brings life into hearts

by Amiera, 6th




Al-'Alim
The Knower of All


Has complete knowledge

Always watching our actions

Never stops knowing

by Aleem, 8th





Al-Qabid
The Constrictor


Al-Basit
The Reliever

Gives and takes illness

Brings aid to His creation

Miracle Healer

by Ramia B., 7th





Al-Khafid
The Abaser


Ar-Rafi'
The Exalter


Al-Mu'izz
The Bestower of Honors

If you are no one

He will give you your value

You will be someone

by Aleena, 6th



Al-Mudhill
The Humiliator


As-Sami
The Hearer of All


Al-Basir
The Seer of All


Able to see all

He watches us everyday

He knows what you do

by Amina, 5th




Al-Hakam
The Judge


Treats all equally

You will get what you deserve

Most Fair One Ever

by Sulaiman, 5th




Al-'Adl
The Just


He who’s fair with all

He brought justice to our world

Gave us lovely peace

by Reshm, 6th





Al-Latif
The Subtle One


Al-Khabir
The All-Aware


Awake at all times

Knows exactly your actions

Greatest perception

by Mariam, 7th





Al-Halim
The Forebearing


Al-'Azim
The Magnificent


Amazing Ruler;

Possessor of Great Power;

Caring for all humankind

by Hadaya, 5th


Al-Ghafur
The Forgiver and Hider of Faults


Mercy to our souls

Forgiving all mankind’s sins

Summons peace to all!

by Student





Ash-Shakur
The Rewarder of Thankfulness


If you are grateful

You will go to paradise

That is all you need

by Aaman, 5th





Al-'Ali
The Highest


Higher than the clouds

No sky scraper is taller

Way beyond our dreams

by Moulayali, 7th





Al-Kabir
The Greatest


Owner of the land

Owner of all living things

Most Superior

by Asma, 5th



Al-Hafiz
The Preserver


Al-Muqit
The Nourisher


Al-Hasib
The Accounter



He adds all the deeds

Knows amount of all beings

Will never lose count

by Jamal A., 5th




Al-Jalil
The Mighty






Al-Karim
The Generous



Blesses all Muslims

No one is as generous

He gives life and love

by Rommy, 6th




Ar-Raqib
The Watchful One


Al-Mujib
The Responder to Prayer


Al-Wasi'
The All-Comprehending


Al-Hakim
The Perfectly Wise


The Wise One, who knows

Every leaf, tree, lice, ant, flea

taste, thought, breath, sound, sight

by Usama., 8th


Al-Wadud
The Loving One


Warms all hearts and souls

Brings soft happiness to life

Lifts hopes very high


by Haneen, 6th


Al-Majíd
The Majestic One


Al-Ba'ith
The Resurrector


Ash-Shahid
The Witness


Sees human actions

Knows our deeds both good and bad

No one knows but Him

by Mohammad M., 5th


Al- Haqq
The Truth



Gave us The Qu’ran

No lies; the book delievered

Rusul: Messenger

by Khadeeja H., 6th





Al-Wakil
The Trustee


Al-Qawi
The Possessor of All Strength



The Powerful One

The Possessor of Power

The Lord of Power

by Jamal G., 5th





Al-Matin
The Forceful One


Al-Wáli
The Governor


Al-Hamid
The Praised One


Master of Humans

No one else is more worthy

We submit ourselves

by Mohamed A., 7th


Al-Muhsi
The Appraiser


Al-Mubdi
The Originator


Al-Mu'id
The Restorer


Al-Muhyi
The Giver of Life


Al-Mumit
The Taker of Life


Al-Hayy
The Ever Living One


Al-Qayyum
The Self-Existing One


Al-Wajid
The Finder


Al-Májid
The Glorious


Al-Wahid
The Only One


The One Creator,

who deserves to be worshipped,

Differently unique

by Tanya., 8th



Al-Ahad
The One


The One Creator

no family; no partner

Alone in greatness

by Ms. Yosra, teacher





As-Samad
The Satisfier of All Needs


Al-Qadir
The All Powerful


No limit to strength

Ultimate authority

The Mightiest One

by Khalid M., 7th






Al-Muqtadir
The Creator of All Power


Al-Muqaddim
The Expediter


Al-Mu'akhkhir
The Delayer


Al-Awwal
The First


Al-Akhir
The Last


Az-Zahir
The Manifest One


Al-Batin
The Hidden One


Al-Walí
The Protecting Friend


Al-Muta'ali
The Supreme One

The Greatest of All

We should always pray to Him

We should be grateful

by Sahar, 5th


Al-Barr
The Doer of Good


At-Tawwib
The Guide to Repentance


Al-Muntaqim
The Avenger


Al-Afu
The Forgiver


Ar-Ra'uf
The Clement


Malik al-Mulk
The Owner of All


Dhul-Jalali Wal-Ikram
The Lord of Majesty and Bounty


Al-Muqsit
The Equitable One


Al-Jami
The Gatherer


The Resurrector

Will bring us on Judgement Day

Will question us all

by Jamil A., 6th





Al-Ghani
The Rich One


Holder of all deeds

Wealthy in every aspect

World’s treasures are His

by Umar G., 7th

Al-Mughni
The Enricher


Al-Mani'
The Preventer of Harm


Ad-Darr
The Creator of The Harmful


An-Nafi
The Creator of Good


An-Nur
The Light


Glow of the Heaven

Created sun, stars, and moon

Light is the right path

by Hamza, 6th





Al-Hadi
The Guide


Al-Badi
The Originator


Al-Baqi
The Everlasting One


Al-Warith
The Inheritor of All


Ar-Rashid
The Righteous Teacher


We ask for guidance

Please let us not go astray

Alhumdulillah

by Rumla, 6th



As-Sabur
The Patient One


Steady, calmly, cool

Feathery softness; soundless

Breathing peaceful air

by Chanel, 6th