مجلة ريحان للنشر العلمي مجلة علمية، محكمة، شهرية، مفتوحة الوصول
Since the names of God signify His great and perfect attributes, and since knowing God’s names leads to significant benefits in worship, along with the continuous study of the objectives (Maqasid) within theological discourse which holds great importance, the idea for this paper emerged. It aims to explore in detail the names of God “Al-Zahir” (The Manifest) and “Al-Batin” (The Hidden). The study discusses these objectives as an integral part of the higher objectives (Maqasid) of Islamic law, considering them as foundational pillars since the preservation of religion is the foremost of the five necessities. The protection of religion can only be achieved by reinforcing belief in the fundamentals and pillars of faith. Discussing God’s names is therefore an essential aspect of belief in divinity, a matter that many scholars have addressed in their discussions of objectives, wisdom, and purposes. If belief in correct doctrine is a divine and human necessity leading to happiness in both worlds, then belief in God’s beautiful names is a divine necessity required by theological studies. Acting according to them and preserving their boundaries is one of the objectives of believing in them. This study focuses on the importance of knowing God’s names and the implications of believing in them. One of the key findings is that worshipping God by His name “Al-Zahir” gathers the heart towards the object of worship. When this name settles in the heart and a person knows their Lord by this name, their servitude becomes steadfast.
Keywords: Purposes, belief, the Most beautiful Names of God, the Apparent, the Hidden.
