Al-Asma al-Husna
Al-Hakam: meaning, transliteration and explanation
The absolute judge who rules with truth
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Arabic
الْحَكَم
- Transliteration
- al-Ḥakam
- Meaning
- Al-Hakam means the absolute judge who rules among His servants with truth, whose ruling is final and just. There is no ruling higher than His, no reversing His decision. All disputes are ultimately settled by His just ruling.
In the Quran
«Should I seek a judge (Hakam) other than Allah? While it is He who has sent down to you the Book explained in detail.»
Surah Al-An'am, 114Explanation
The final ruling is His
The true resolution of disputes among people lies in Allah's ruling. The Quran states: "Judgment is only for Allah" (Al-An'am, 57). On the Day of Judgment He will render the most just ruling among everyone.
Its relation to Al-Hakim
Hakam (the one who renders judgment) and Hakim (the possessor of wisdom) share the same root and complement each other: Allah's ruling is both final and grounded in boundless wisdom. None of His rulings is void of wisdom.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah Al-An'am, 114
Allah's being Al-Hakam (judge) is stated in this verse.
- QuranSurah Al-An'am, 57
Judgment belonging only to Allah occurs in this verse.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Hakam.
Related Names
Other Names with closely connected meanings.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Hakam mean?
Al-Hakam means the absolute judge who rules among His servants with truth, whose ruling is final and just.Are Al-Hakam and Al-Hakim the same?
They share the same root but differ: Hakam means the one who renders judgment, while Hakim means the possessor of wisdom. Allah's ruling is both final and wise.