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Al-Awwal
ٱلْأَوَّلُ
The First
Meaning
Al-Awwal means The First. It refers to Allah as the One who existed before everything. He has no beginning, and all creation came into existence by His will, power, and wisdom.
Root Words
The name Al-Awwal comes from the Arabic root:
أ و ل (Alif-Waw-Lam)
It is associated with being first, beginning, origin, priority, and coming before all things.
Benefits of Understanding Al-Awwal
- Strengthens belief that Allah has no beginning
- Reminds us that Allah existed before all creation
- Helps us understand that everything begins by Allah’s will
- Encourages humility by recognizing our dependence on Allah
- Brings peace by trusting the One who is before all things
- Inspires gratitude for life and every blessing from Allah
- Deepens our connection with Allah through faith, reflection, and worship
