Al-Baseer; The All-Seeing

Al-Baseer is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, which means "The All-Seeing" or "The All-Perceiving". This name of Allah is a reminder to all believers that Allah sees everything we do, and is aware of everything that is going on in our lives.

The name Al-Baseer appears in several places in the Quran, such as in Surah Taha, where Allah says:

قَالَ لَا تَخَافَآ ۖ إِنَّنِى مَعَكُمَآ أَسْمَعُ وَأَرَىٰ

[Allah] said, “Fear not. Indeed, I am with you both; I hear and I see. (20:46)

This verse was addressed to Prophet Musa (A.S) when he was commanded to confront the oppressive Firaun. Imagine being in Prophet Musa's shoes and knowing Firaun's violent history of torturing and enslaving those who opposed him. Now, envision Allah telling you that He is by your side. Although it did not alleviate Musa's (A.S) task, it sheds light on another meaning of the name Al-Basir, which is often overlooked. It serves as a reminder that Allah is not merely observing us, but He is safeguarding us. Once we comprehend the significance of this name, it should instill feelings of serenity, solace, and protection.

The name Al-Baseer also reminds us that Allah sees the innermost thoughts and intentions of our hearts, not just our outward actions. It encourages us to be conscious of our thoughts and intentions and to strive to purify our hearts and minds in order to please Allah.

Al-Baseer is a Jamali name, and for the enlightenment of one's heart and soul, recite this name 100 times after the Friday prayer.

Moreover, this name of Allah teaches us to be mindful of the impact of our actions on ourselves and others. We should be aware that Allah sees everything we do, and that our actions will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment. We should strive to do good and avoid evil, and seek Allah's forgiveness when we fall short.

In addition, the name Al-Baseer inspires us to be aware of the needs and struggles of others. We should be perceptive to the needs of those around us, and strive to help them in any way we can. Being aware of others' struggles also helps us to develop empathy and compassion, which are important qualities for building strong and caring communities.

In conclusion, the name Al-Baseer is a powerful reminder of Allah's all-encompassing knowledge and omnipresence. It inspires us to be mindful of our actions and intentions and to strive to be better human beings.

May Allah grant us the ability to embody the qualities of Al-Baseer in our daily lives.

Take care of yourselves.

F, signing off.