These haikus were composed by students of mine at an Islamic school in America. What I loved about doing this exercise is that the essence of the name had to be found so succinctly; only five syllables, then seven, and then five. Somehow, with such a focused intent, a very true, deep meaning was achieved.
Allah
The Greatest Name
Allah; The Supreme
The One Who is Merciful
The One Creator
by Mohammad, 8th
Ar-Rahman
The All-Compassionate
Giver of our life
Benificent! Generous!
Kindly offering
by Fatima, 8th
Ar-Rahim
The All-Merciful
The Most Merciful
Giving us another chance
Always forgiving
By Iqra, 8th
Al-Malik
The Absolute Ruler
Ruler of Our World
King of All Humanity
Allahu Akbar!
by Amer, 8th
Al-Quddus
The Pure One
As-Salam
The Source of Peace
The Hater of War
The One Who Loves All of Us
The Source of Calmness
by Memona, 8th
Al-Mu'min
The Inspirer of Faith
Keep practicing deen
Allah keeps belief in hearts
Brings spirit to life
by Khadija M., 6th
Al-Muhaymin
The Guardian
Our Strong Protector
Mighty Shield of All Mankind
Worship and be safe
by Adilah, 7th
Al-'Aziz
The Mightiest
Mightiest Ruler
Powerful! Victorius!
With might comes great strength
by Mariyum, 8th
Al-Jabbar
The Compeller
He lifts dark shadows
He commands the sun to rise
Cycle starts again
by Omar H., 7th
Al-Mutakabbir
The Greatest
All Superior
La illaha illa Allah
No one above Him
by Najla, 6th
Al-Khaliq
The Creator
Al-Bari'
The Maker of Order
Al-Musawwir
The Shaper of Beauty
Maker of the Earth
Built an amazing world
Subhanallah!
by Imrane, 6th
Al-Ghaffar
The Forgiving
Lets you get away
Any bad deeds you do count
Covers all mistakes
by Khunsha, 5th
Al-Qahhar
The Subduer
Al-Wahhab
The Giver of All
Ar-Razzaq
The Sustainer
Provides abundance
We are not thankful enough
No life without Him
by Naadiya, 7th
Al-Fattah
The Opener
Peace and grace to pray
He opens the heaven’s doors
Brings life into hearts
by Amiera, 6th
Al-'Alim
The Knower of All
Has complete knowledge
Always watching our actions
Never stops knowing
by Aleem, 8th
Al-Qabid
The Constrictor
Al-Basit
The Reliever
Gives and takes illness
Brings aid to His creation
Miracle Healer
by Ramia B., 7th
Al-Khafid
The Abaser
Ar-Rafi'
The Exalter
Al-Mu'izz
The Bestower of Honors
If you are no one
He will give you your value
You will be someone
by Aleena, 6th
Al-Mudhill
The Humiliator
As-Sami
The Hearer of All
Al-Basir
The Seer of All
Able to see all
He watches us everyday
He knows what you do
by Amina, 5th
Al-Hakam
The Judge
Treats all equally
You will get what you deserve
Most Fair One Ever
by Sulaiman, 5th
Al-'Adl
The Just
He who’s fair with all
He brought justice to our world
Gave us lovely peace
by Reshm, 6th
Al-Latif
The Subtle One
Al-Khabir
The All-Aware
Awake at all times
Knows exactly your actions
Greatest perception
by Mariam, 7th
Al-Halim
The Forebearing
Al-'Azim
The Magnificent
Amazing Ruler;
Possessor of Great Power;
Caring for all humankind
by Hadaya, 5th
Al-Ghafur
The Forgiver and Hider of Faults
Mercy to our souls
Forgiving all mankind’s sins
Summons peace to all!
by Student
Ash-Shakur
The Rewarder of Thankfulness
If you are grateful
You will go to paradise
That is all you need
by Aaman, 5th
Al-'Ali
The Highest
Higher than the clouds
No sky scraper is taller
Way beyond our dreams
by Moulayali, 7th
Al-Kabir
The Greatest
Owner of the land
Owner of all living things
Most Superior
by Asma, 5th
Al-Hafiz
The Preserver
Al-Muqit
The Nourisher
Al-Hasib
The Accounter
He adds all the deeds
Knows amount of all beings
Will never lose count
by Jamal A., 5th
Al-Jalil
The Mighty
Al-Karim
The Generous
Blesses all Muslims
No one is as generous
He gives life and love
by Rommy, 6th
Ar-Raqib
The Watchful One
Al-Mujib
The Responder to Prayer
Al-Wasi'
The All-Comprehending
Al-Hakim
The Perfectly Wise
The Wise One, who knows
Every leaf, tree, lice, ant, flea
taste, thought, breath, sound, sight
by Usama., 8th
Al-Wadud
The Loving One
Warms all hearts and souls
Brings soft happiness to life
Lifts hopes very high
by Haneen, 6th
Al-Majíd
The Majestic One
Al-Ba'ith
The Resurrector
Ash-Shahid
The Witness
Sees human actions
Knows our deeds both good and bad
No one knows but Him
by Mohammad M., 5th
Al- Haqq
The Truth
Gave us The Qu’ran
No lies; the book delievered
Rusul: Messenger
by Khadeeja H., 6th
Al-Wakil
The Trustee
Al-Qawi
The Possessor of All Strength
The Powerful One
The Possessor of Power
The Lord of Power
by Jamal G., 5th
Al-Matin
The Forceful One
Al-Wáli
The Governor
Al-Hamid
The Praised One
Master of Humans
No one else is more worthy
We submit ourselves
by Mohamed A., 7th
Al-Muhsi
The Appraiser
Al-Mubdi
The Originator
Al-Mu'id
The Restorer
Al-Muhyi
The Giver of Life
Al-Mumit
The Taker of Life
Al-Hayy
The Ever Living One
Al-Qayyum
The Self-Existing One
Al-Wajid
The Finder
Al-Májid
The Glorious
Al-Wahid
The Only One
The One Creator,
who deserves to be worshipped,
Differently unique
by Tanya., 8th
Al-Ahad
The One
The One Creator
no family; no partner
Alone in greatness
by Ms. Yosra, teacher
As-Samad
The Satisfier of All Needs
Al-Qadir
The All Powerful
No limit to strength
Ultimate authority
The Mightiest One
by Khalid M., 7th
Al-Muqtadir
The Creator of All Power
Al-Muqaddim
The Expediter
Al-Mu'akhkhir
The Delayer
Al-Awwal
The First
Al-Akhir
The Last
Az-Zahir
The Manifest One
Al-Batin
The Hidden One
Al-Walí
The Protecting Friend
Al-Muta'ali
The Supreme One
The Greatest of All
We should always pray to Him
We should be grateful
by Sahar, 5th
Al-Barr
The Doer of Good
At-Tawwib
The Guide to Repentance
Al-Muntaqim
The Avenger
Al-Afu
The Forgiver
Ar-Ra'uf
The Clement
Malik al-Mulk
The Owner of All
Dhul-Jalali Wal-Ikram
The Lord of Majesty and Bounty
Al-Muqsit
The Equitable One
Al-Jami
The Gatherer
The Resurrector
Will bring us on Judgement Day
Will question us all
by Jamil A., 6th
Al-Ghani
The Rich One
Holder of all deeds
Wealthy in every aspect
World’s treasures are His
by Umar G., 7th
Al-Mughni
The Enricher
Al-Mani'
The Preventer of Harm
Ad-Darr
The Creator of The Harmful
An-Nafi
The Creator of Good
An-Nur
The Light
Glow of the Heaven
Created sun, stars, and moon
Light is the right path
by Hamza, 6th
Al-Hadi
The Guide
Al-Badi
The Originator
Al-Baqi
The Everlasting One
Al-Warith
The Inheritor of All
Ar-Rashid
The Righteous Teacher
We ask for guidance
Please let us not go astray
Alhumdulillah
by Rumla, 6th
As-Sabur
The Patient One
Steady, calmly, cool
Feathery softness; soundless
Breathing peaceful air
by Chanel, 6th
