Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448
“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”
Muslim, Masajid 261
Name 75
الْآخِر
Al-Akhir
The Last, who has no end and exists after all things.
ABJAD VALUE801
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of a good end, husn al-khatimah.
Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.
What does Al-Akhir mean?
Akhir means the One who has no end and who remains after everything has come to an end. Finiteness belongs only to what is created. Together with the name Awwal, it declares that He encompasses both ends of existence.
In the Quran: In Surah al-Hadid, verse 3, it comes after the name Awwal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Akhir mean?
It means the One who continues to exist after everything has perished. Since He has no end, even the word “last” is used for Him figuratively.
With what intention is the name Akhir recited in dhikr?
It is commonly recited with the intention of not becoming too attached to this world and of remembering the Hereafter.
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