99 Names of God: An Illustrated Guide for Young & Old Paperback – Illustrated, September 15, 2020

Great book with images

Nice for everyone want to know more about his/her creater. Not only for Muslims

Really nice book to study the names of Allah

Truly a beautiful book for all ages

Although this book is intended for Muslim children, it's really a treasure for all ages and faiths. In fact, it could be used as a basic primer on spirituality, and would be a fine addition to any religious library. In a time when there is so much misinformation (and hostility) about Islam in the Western world, this book goes a long way toward opening a window on what true Islam is really like.The first Name in the book is Allah, which the author explains is simply the Arabic word for God. In Arabic-speaking countries, the author explains, non-Muslims also call God "Allah." This is an important point, since many Christians in America assume that Allah is a separate deity from the Creator in Genesis. I have more than once been told that Muslims worship Allah, not God, which is as absurd as saying that Germans worship Gott and the French worship Dieu as separate deities. ("Allah" is, in fact, derived from the same Semitic root as "Elohim," the Name of God in Genesis 1. Many of the other Arabic Names are similar to Hebrew names used in Jewish liturgy, and mean the same things.)Now on to the other 98 Names. Most non-Muslims (including me -- I'm Jewish) would be hard put to name that many attributes of God -- which is what the Names really are. God is the Compassionate, The Merciful, the Sovereign, The Holy, the Source of Peace... and so many more. I defy anyone to read this book and not come away with a deeper appreciation of God's presence in the universe. I myself have gained a lot of new insights from contemplating the lessons that author Daniel Dyer sees in these Holy Names. I found myself thinking that feminists and others who object to calling God "Lord" or "King" might increase their liturgical vocabularies with "Giver of Life, Responder to Prayer, "The Most Forgiving, "The Doer of Good" and so many other Names of God explored here.Each lesson has one or two Names (depending on context) in Arabic calligraphy, transliteration, and English translation, and a quote from the Quran using the Name. This is followed by a simple but meaningful explanation of how that aspect of God is manifested in the world around us. Also included are teachings and stories from the Prophets and various Muslim sages, both male and female, and positive references to other religions.I especially like the way the lessons connect the Names with nature, encouraging the reader to look for God's ways in all things. Each lesson has a "Signs of (Name)" section, with many examples taken from nature. The cat, for example, is Watchful, pairs of geese are Faithful, a sunrise is Glorious. The focus is on harmonizing science and religion, encouraging exploration and questioning, not only in science, but in life itself. ("The Evolver" is one of the Names of God.) Each lesson also has "Reflections and activities" that children and parents can discuss/do together. All in all, this is a fine book and highly recommended.

A beautiful interactive book... one for the whole family. I've found it v useful in explaining the names to my toddler and helping her implement and apply them to her life. Without it I would have struggled to explain the names in a way that she could understand. It makes the complex seem beautifully easy to understand. Would recommend it to any parent. Furthermore it's helping me to have a greater understanding and appreciations of the names and implementing those qualities.

This book is beautiful and I highly recommend it. My experience so far is that the gift held within these names seem more naturally understood and known by children, and that perhaps as we grow older we need reminders of these qualities through works like this. Each name is a true gift, if we spend the time, and thats what this book helps you to do in the most amazing way. I think this is an important work and a true classic God willing, may it be a friend to many many souls.

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