Healing Through the Names of Allah: A Journey of Connection and Awareness

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A Personal Practice That Deepens Our Connection to the Divine and Sacred Texts

The Healing in the Names

There comes a moment when a certainty settles in—a realization so clear and fundamental that you know it cannot be ignored. For me, that certainty came when I understood the connection between the Names of Allah and the repair—spiritual, neurological, and perhaps even physical—that we so desperately need. It wasn’t just a personal practice anymore; it became something I knew was critical, not just for myself but for someone I deeply care about.

As a mother, I’ve always believed that the second stage of creation for a human being lies with us. The answers, in some way, would come through me. Searching for that answer felt urgent, and as I recited Allah’s Names during every prayer time, dedicating fifteen minutes to dhikr and reflection, it clicked: this practice is essential. The repair isn’t just in the recitation but in the rhythm, the intention, and—most critically—the writing. Nabi Adam (AS) was taught the names, and Nabi Idrees (AS) was given the pen. There is something profound in this sequence, something we are called to rediscover.

What followed was remarkable. After finishing my practice of writing the Names of Allah, I opened the Nahj al-Balagha to continue my reading in Arabic. But something was different. Suddenly, I felt a connection to every letter on the page. It wasn’t a slowing of time, but a heightened awareness—a recognition of each letter as though it held a divine significance. It changed the way I interacted with the text, deepening my understanding and my connection with these original and sacred sources.

For now, my practice of writing Allah’s Names is my anchor and my way forward. Perhaps calligraphy will come next, but I feel there’s something vital in this stage that cannot be skipped. It’s a step that feels as ancient as it is necessary. If no one else is doing this, then perhaps it’s a path waiting to be illuminated.

To anyone searching for clarity, healing, or the next step—try this. Begin with the Names of Allah. Write them. (15 minutes reaching 15 x each name and then moving on to the next), reflect on them. Let them settle into your heart, your mind, and your being. You may find, as I did, that it transforms not just your practice but your connection to the Divine in ways you couldn’t have imagined.

Further Readings:

1. "The Power of the 99 Names of Allah" – Explore the depth of each Name and how they connect us to the divine attributes of Allah.
2. "Nahj al-Balagha: Insights into Divine Wisdom" – A guide to understanding the profound wisdom in Nahj al-Balagha and its spiritual impact.
3. "The Art of Islamic Calligraphy: Connecting with the Divine" – Learn how the act of writing can become a form of meditation and spiritual connection.
4. "The Science of Dhikr: Neuroplasticity and Spiritual Practice" – Delve into the neurological effects of dhikr and how repetitive, sacred practices can lead to healing and transformation.