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العَدْل
Al-Adl Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Adl
- Pronunciation
- Al-Adl
- English meaning
- The Utterly Just, The Embodiment of Justice
- German meaning
- Der Gerechte, der Inbegriff der Gerechtigkeit
- Turkish meaning
- Mutlak adil, her şeyi yerli yerinde yapan
What does Al-Adl mean?
The One who is the essence of justice. He acts with perfect equity and is far removed from any form of injustice or bias. His justice governs the laws of the universe and the destiny of souls.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Adl in dua?
Invoke 'Ya Al-Adl' to seek strength in standing for what is right, to find peace in divine decrees, and to ask for protection against acting unjustly toward others.
Reflection
Reflecting on Al-Adl teaches us that nothing in the universe is haphazard. Divine justice ensures that no atom's weight of good or evil goes unnoticed, providing a profound sense of moral order.
Source note
Traditionally included in the well-known list. The cited Qur'anic verse supports Allah's perfect truth and justice, but it is not a clear direct occurrence of the name 'Al-Adl'.
Traditional list basis; thematic Qur'anic reference for divine justice: (6:115)
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