Supreme Names of God

Argument 14:

God says: “

And to God belong the beautiful names (al-asma’u'l-husna), so call on Him by them” (7:180).

The beautiful names are also mentioned in the Qur’an in verses (17:110; 20:8; 59:24). In Kawkab-i Durri (Chapter 3, manqabat 29), there is the blessed saying of Mawlana Ali (a.s): “I am the beautiful names by which God has commanded people to call on Him”. For further information, refer to the Shii commentaries and other related works. We want to explain here some subtle points in that the above-mentioned verse implies that the beautiful and great names of God be recognised. Thus the custodian of ta’wil, Mawlana Ali (a.s.) has explained that he is the Supreme Name of God. This means that first and foremost the Holy Prophet, then Mawlana Ali and the Imams from his progeny are the Supreme Name of God in their respective times. Thus considering them as the beautiful names of God, He should be called on by them so that He may listen to and accept our supplications.