Allah is the ultimate Malik al Mulk
Channel: Rania Awaad Official
Date: 2024-01-12

A gentle reminder to tread lightly on the path of attachment to worldly possessions. It's not that having things is inherently problematic; in fact, the Prophet ﷺ encouraged presenting ourselves well. However, it's the attachment, the belief that these possessions are truly ours, where the caution lies.

Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is the ultimate Owner, the true Malik al Mulk. The words echo in the divine reminder that even if every being, from the first to the last, was the most pious, it wouldn't add an iota to His dominion. Similarly, even the most sinful couldn't diminish it. Allah's dominion is vast, beyond our comprehension, akin to an ocean undisturbed by a needle's dip.

Our prayers, repentance, and possessions don't add or subtract from His greatness. It's a call to humility, a recognition that we need Allah azza wa jal, His forgiveness, and His mercy. We are not possessors; we are servants, and it is in recognizing this truth that we find true freedom.

So, let's cherish what we have, but with hearts unburdened by undue attachment. In our pursuit, may we always seek Allah's guidance and mercy, understanding that He is the ultimate Malik al Mulk—the true Owner of all dominion. 

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Clip from Dr. Rania's weekly Rahmah Foundation Halaqa on the Divine Names of Allah. Sign up to attend Dr. Rania's LIVE weekly Halaqa in-person or online (sister-only) at http://Tinyurl.com/FridayRahmahHalaqa2