KNOWLEDGE
Allah IS AL-HAYY, THE EVER-LIVING WHO NEVER DIES. He has the perfect life which is neither preceded with non-existence nor followed by extinction.
WHO IS AL-HAYY?
Allah Al-Hayy has the perfect life:
- He is perfect in hearing, perfect in seeing, perfect in knowledge, perfect in ability and all His attributes.
- No sleep, drowsiness or fatigue overtakes Him. No weakness or disability holds Him back. No forgetfulness or heedlessness affects Him. And no death touches Him.
Allah Al-Hayy gives life to others:
- He gives a unique life to the angels, humans, jinn, animals, plants and objects.
- He gives life to our bodies and hearts. A person can be physically alive, but the heart is spiritually dead.
- He gives life to the hearts through beneficial knowledge, faith and guidance.
Perfect life in Paradise:
- For the believers, their life will be complete in body and soul. There will be no sadness, grief, sickness, worries or fatigue. There will be no discharge or odor from their bodies. They will be in a perfect form. And they will live forever with no death.
IMPACTS
- Allah promises a good life in this world and the hereafter for those who believe in Him and do good deeds. A good life is a life of clarity, ease, truthfulness, purity, peace and security.
- Invoke Allah by His name “Al-Hayy” to be granted a good life.
IN THE QUR’AN
وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى الْحَيِّ الَّذِي لَا يَمُوتُ
“And rely upon the Ever-Living who does not die.”
[Surah Al-Furqan [25:58]]
IN THE SUNNAH
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “O Allah, it is unto You that I surrender myself. I affirm my faith in You and place my trust in You and turn to You in repentance and with Your help fought my adversaries. O Allah, I seek refuge in You with Your Power; there is no god but You, lest You lead me astray. You are The Ever-living that does not die, while the Jinn and mankind die.”
[Sahih Muslim 2717]