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الحق
The Truth
The One whose existence and word are absolute truth

Updated on 13 August 2026 at 4:39 AM

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The Truth is one of the 99 beautiful names of Allah. Its meaning: The One whose existence and word are absolute truth.

How to pronounce the name The Truth

To pronounce the name The Truth in Arabic, we say: Al-Haqq.

It is written in Arabic: الحق.

Origin and breakdown of The Truth

From the Arabic root ح-ق-ق (h-q-q, truth and certainty), حَقّ (haqq) is a verbal noun and adjective denoting absolute reality, truth, and rightful existence.

Meaning and importance of The Truth

The Name “The Truth” means: The One whose existence and word are absolute truth. It affirms a perfection belonging to Allah without defect, limit, or resemblance to creation. In al-Ghazali’s perspective, the believer never claims to share the divine attribute in its reality; instead, the Name gives an orientation suited to the condition of a servant.

Meditating on this Name calls the believer to purify worship, acknowledge complete dependence, and seek Allah alone as the ultimate end. Knowledge of the Name thereby becomes worship, refinement of character, and trust in Allah alone.

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لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ