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الْبَارِئُ

Al-Bari'

The Originator, The Evolver

Creationالخلق

Meaning & Explanation

Root: ب-ر-أ(To create, to evolve, to free from)

Al-Bari' is the One who brings creation into being with perfect proportions and free from any defect. He originates things in the most suitable form and brings them from non-existence to existence with precision.

Quran References

2 verses

Context: The sequence of creation

الْخَالِقُ الْبَارِئُ الْمُصَوِّرُ

The Creator, the Originator, the Fashioner

— Surah Al-HashrAyah 24

Context: Musa telling his people to repent

فَتُوبُوا إِلَىٰ بَارِئِكُمْ

So repent to your Creator

— Surah Al-BaqarahAyah 54

Exemplifying Story

quran

The Perfection of Human Form

Reference: Surah At-Tin 95:4

Allah declares: "We have certainly created man in the best of stature." The human body is a masterpiece of Al-Bari' - the heart beats 100,000 times daily without rest, the eye can distinguish millions of colors, the brain processes information faster than any computer. Each system works in perfect harmony. When scholars study anatomy, they find layer upon layer of intricate design, all functioning together flawlessly.

Lesson

We are created in the best form by Al-Bari'. This obliges us to use our perfect design for its intended purpose - worshipping and serving our Creator.

How to Live By This Name

  • 1
    Marvel at the precision in creation
  • 2
    Free yourself from spiritual defects
  • 3
    Develop yourself toward perfection
  • 4
    Appreciate the unique design of every creature

Du'a: Ya Bari', free me from my defects and perfect my character.