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النُّورُ

An-Nur

The Light

Beautyالجمال

Meaning & Explanation

Root: ن-و-ر(Light, illumination, guidance)

An-Nur is the Light of the heavens and earth. He illuminates the universe with physical light and illuminates hearts with the light of faith. He guides to His light whom He wills. Without His light, there would be only darkness.

Quran References

2 verses

Context: The famous Verse of Light

اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ

Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth

— Surah An-NurAyah 35

Context: Guidance as light from Allah

يَهْدِي اللَّهُ لِنُورِهِ مَن يَشَاءُ

Allah guides to His light whom He wills

— Surah An-NurAyah 35

Exemplifying Story

hadith

The Light in the Grave

Reference: Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa'i

The Prophet ﷺ described the condition of the believer in the grave: "When the believer is placed in his grave, he is approached for questioning. He testifies that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger. That is what is meant by Allah's saying: 'Allah keeps firm those who believe with the firm word in worldly life and in the Hereafter.' (14:27)" An-Nur's light illuminates the darkness of the grave for the believer. The Prophet ﷺ also said that Surah Al-Mulk intercedes for its reciter until it causes him to be forgiven, providing light in the dark grave.

Lesson

An-Nur's light illuminates even the darkness of the grave for the believer. Seek His light now through faith and Quran, and it will illuminate your path into the next life.

How to Live By This Name

  • 1
    Seek Allah's light through faith and good deeds
  • 2
    Be a source of light and guidance to others
  • 3
    Avoid the darkness of sin and disbelief
  • 4
    Illuminate your heart with the Quran

Du'a: Ya Nur, fill my heart with Your light and guide me on the straight path.