Al-Karim: meaning, transliteration and explanation

Explanation

1. 1

   Boundless generosity

   Allah's generosity is not tied to any return. He gives to the disbeliever and the believer alike; He does not send away empty-handed whoever asks. The Quran describes Him as "your Lord, the Generous" (Al-Infitar, 6) and "Lord of the Throne, the Generous" (Al-Muminun, 116).

2. 2

   The beauty of generosity

   True generosity is giving without reminding of the favor, without exposing a fault. Allah covers His servant's sin and accepts even little obedience. A person who reflects on this name both places hope in Him and learns to be generous toward others.

This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.

• QuranSurah Al-Infitar, 6

  Allah's being Karim (possessor of generosity) is stated in this verse.

• QuranSurah An-Naml, 40

  Allah's being Ghani and Karim occurs in this verse.

• Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"

  Academic source for the explanation of the name Karim.

Other Names with closely connected meanings.

• Al-Wahhab

  Who bestows without expecting anything in return, continuously and abundantly

• Al-Ghafur

  The one who covers and forgives sins abundantly