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النُّورُ
An-Nūr Meaning
- Transliteration
- An-Nūr
- Pronunciation
- an-NOOR
- English meaning
- The Light-Giver, The Source of Guidance
- German meaning
- Der Lichtgebende, die Quelle der Rechtleitung
- Turkish meaning
- Hidayet nuru veren, hakikati görünür kılan
What does An-Nūr mean?
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth in the sense of guidance, illumination, and making truth manifest. This is understood without corporeality, direction, place, or resemblance to created light.
How can I call upon Allah with An-Nūr in dua?
Invoke to ask Allah for guidance, clarity of heart, and the ability to discern truth from falsehood.
Reflection
Reflecting on An-Nur reminds us that without divine guidance, the soul is in total darkness. Guidance is a light that requires a transparent and humble heart to be received.
Source note
Based on the Verse of Light (24:35). Tanzih note: it must not be understood as physical light, body, or direction.
Qur'anic reference / basis: (24:35)
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