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Allah calls Himself Al-Hafeedhâ The All-Preserver, The All-Heedful, The All-Protectingâ on three occasions in the Quran. He is the One Who created and preserves the worlds and what they contain. Al-Hafeedh is heedful of all we do and He protects us from things we do not even realize, giving believers many opportunities to earn His special protection!
The Ultimate Preserver, Guardian, and Protector
Hafeedh and Haafidh come from the root haa-faa-dhaa, which points out to three main meanings. The first meaning is guarding, protecting, retaining and taking care of. The second main meaning of this root is to prevent from perishing or becoming lost and the third is to be watchful, mindful, attentive, and vigilant.
This root appears 44 times in the Quran in eight derived forms. Examples of these forms are haafidheen(âguardiansâ), mahfoodh (âguarded, protectedâ), and wahaafidhânaahaa (âand We have protected itâ).
Linguistically, haafidh is used for someone who memorized the Quran. Al-Hafeedh is the Ultimate Preserver, Guardian and Protector of the whole creation.
Al-Hafeedh Himself says: â. . . and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed my Lord is, over all things, Guardian. [Quran 11:57] . . . We might make evident who believes in the Hereafter from who is thereof in doubt. And your Lord, over all things, is Guardian. [Quran 34:21]
Knowledge, preservation, and recompense
Allah âazza wajall negated forgetfulness on Himself; He will protect and guard knowledge and never forget it. Musa âalayhi sallam testified to this fact, saying: The knowledge thereof is with my Lord, in a Record. My Lord is neither unaware nor He forgets. [Quran 20:52]
We should know that haafidh is made of three aspects; first knowledge (âilm), then preservation (hifdh) and then recompense (hisaab). For example, removing a small piece of dirt from the floor so it wouldnât make someone slip. Even though no one saw it, you need to be sure Allah knows about it, then you should be sure He will preserve it (hifdh) and finally you should be certain that Al-Hafeedh will recompense you for it.
This goes for anything anyone does for Allahâs Sake! Therefore thereâs a relation between the beautiful names Al-âAleem (the All-Knowing), Al-Hafeedh (The All-Preserving) and Ash-Shakoor (The Appreciative).
How Can We Live By This Name?
1. Be motivated by Al-Hafeedh.
Al-Hafeedh is heedful of everything you do by His knowledge, He orders His angels to record everything you do. Even the smallest deeds, like coming to an Islamic lecture, sitting nicely, and making notesâ Al-Hafeedh will preserve and appreciate it. When you know this you will really be a slave of Allah âazza wa jall and not of people.
2. Fear Al-Hafeedh.
He is also Al-Hafeedh when you do bad actions. Remember even with your âvery smallâ wrong deed He sees, preserves, and will recompense you for it unless you repent. For example in prayer you need presence of the heart; khushoo means presence of the heart (hudoor al qalb) plus understanding (fahm).
Maybe in only one rukoo you remember Allah and the rest of the time your heart is distracted or heedless. Allah is hafeedh and He even knows you only remembered Him in rukooâ; then He will keep this remembrance in rukooâ for you and will reward you according to this. Depending on whether your deed was good or bad al-Hafeedh will reward you or punish you, so this name gives you both hope (rajaa) and fear (al-khawf or khashiyah).
3. Remember people.
One of the sifaat ul muâmineen â attributes of the believersâ is being mindful and attentive to others. Maybe you met someone once and you lent her your pen and she remembers that so many years later, you would feel happy. The best example of this quality of remembering is the Prophet sallallahu âalayhi wa sallam, who never forgot Khadeejah radiyallaahu âanha.
4. Memorize the Quran.
Work hard to be of those who preserve His Book, the Quran, by memorizing it. When memorizing His Book call upon Al-Hafeedh and ask Him to preserve and keep it in your mind.
5. Purify your heart.
For example you talk bad about someone just because you dislike them. Al-Hafeedh will never forget what you did; this knowledge will be preserved with Him and maybe after a period of time you will be put in the same situation where you are innocent and yet someone accuses you wrongly or says something untrue about you. When this happens it is for you to recall and repent for what you did to someone else. Al-Hafeedh is giving it as a test to nurture you because He has this knowledge preserved whereas maybe you forgot or saw it as insignificant.
6. Strive for the special protection of Al-Hafeedh.
Aboo Tayyib At-Tabaree , an early scholar, was about hundred years old and he was physically strong like the young man. Once after an exhausting journey, Aboo Tayyib At-Tabaree jumped off the boat on the land. People were amazed. He said: When I was a young man, I preserved these bodily limbs from the disobedience of Allah and Allah preserved them for me in my old age. [Ibn Rajab]
To receive the special protection of Al-Hafeedh in your religion and your worldy affairs, the Prophet said: Guard Allah (His commands) and He will guard and protect you. [Ahmad, At-Tirmidhee]
7. Be thankful to Al-Hafeedh.
Al-Hafeedh preserves your body in an amazing way; only imagine if your blood would freely flow into your brain. Be thankful to Al-Hafeedh for the way He preserves you and protects you in ways you donât even realize.
8. Reflect on your environment and increase your awe for Al-Hafeedh.
Look around you and be amazed by the way Al-Hafeedh is able to preserve even the biggest creations. It is He Who preserved the sky from falling on us. We come up with ways by His leave to preserve even the food in fridges and by salt so we can use it longer, as well as the money in the bank. Allah is Al-Hafeedh and He guides humans for a means to even preserve food, health, and wealth.
9. Repent to Al-Hafeedh.
This name should shake you even more than the name Al-âAleem, because Al-Hafeedh not only implies that He knows everything, He even remembers the smallest things. You need the forgiveness of Al-Hafeedh, so another important impact of this name is that it will make you not delay but hasten to repent.
O Allah, Al-Hafeedh, we know that You preserve all there ever was, is, and will be. Give us your special protection by aiding us to fulfill Your commands, help us to be mindful of even the smallest sins, and make us rush to repent and be thankful to You for Your protection. Honour us by making us of those who memorize the Quran and support us in our belief and awareness of Your knowledge, preservation and recompense so we will strive to please You and earn Your Gardens, ameen!
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Allah calls Himself Al-Muâminâ The Giver of tranquillity, The Source of faithâ on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who bestows the gifts of peace, security, and faith. Al-Muâmin removes fear, affirms His oneness, and is the Most Faithful!
The Bestower of Faith and Security, the Faithful
Muâmin comes from the root hamza-meem-noon, which points to four main meanings. The first main meaning is to be secure, safe, and free from fear, and the second is to be quiet and tranquil. The third main meaning is to grant protection and to safeguard, the fourth is to be trustworthy, and the fifth main meaning is to believe in.
This root appears 879 times in the Quran in 17 derived forms. Examples of these forms are amintum (âdo you feel secureâ), aamanoo (âbelievedâ), al-amaanaati (âthe trustsâ), ameenun (âtrustworthyâ), al-imaani (âthe faithâ), and al-muâmineena (âthe believersâ).
Linguistically muâmin points out to three concepts. One is emaan, which is to affirm something, and the opposite of it is to deny something. Al Muâmin is the One who affirms and believes His oneness. Allah Himself bears witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Him. [Quran, 3:18]
The other concept is that of aman, which means security, safety, and freedom from fear. The word amaanah (translated as âa trustâ) comes from the same root. Al-Muâmin is the One who affirms and believes His oneness; He is the One who gives security and removes the oppositeâ which is fearâ and is the best keeper of amaanaat, the One who is most faithful.
Al-Muâmin Himself says: He is Allah , other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, The Perfection, the Bestower of Faith. [Quran, 59:23]
Who receives the aman of Allah?
The ones who have emaanâ belief in Allah âazza wa jallâ and who act accordingly are the ones who will receive Allahâs aman (security) in this world and the Hereafter. In this world they will experience a sense of serenity and peace of heart during hardship as well as during the terror of the Last Day.
Those who are steadfast (istaqaamah) will have aman in this world, at death, in the grave and on the Day of Judgement. Al-Muâmin says: Indeed, those who say: âOur Lord is Allah,â and then they remain firm (upon that statement), on them the angels will descend (saying): âFear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!â [Quran, 41:30]
How can you live by this name?
1. Believe in Allah and His messengers.
Have emaan, which is your belief in Allah combined with action in following His commands and staying away from His prohibitions, and you will receive His aman (security) in this world and the next. Whoever brings a good deed will have better than it (ie, a better reward) and they will be, on that day, at peace during the terror. [Quran, 27:89] So read the Quran often, give sadaqah, and focus on your prayers so Al-Muâmin will give you safety on the Day of Judgement.
2. Believe in the promises of Al-Muâmin.
The people of Paradise will say: All praise and thanks is only for Allah, the One who fulfilled His promise to us. [Quran, 39:74] Believe that the promise of Al-Muâmin will always come true. For example His promise is that sadaqah will not decrease wealth, so trust in this fact and fulfil your promises to your best ability.
3. Ask Al-Muâmin for aman in difficult situations.
Al-Muâmin is the only source of aman so ask Him only to grant you safety, as the Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam said to Abu Bakr radiyallahu âanhu: Be not afraid, surely Allah is with us. [Quran, 9:40] No matter how hard the situation, have emaan and ask Al-Muâmin to give you amanâ peace and securityâ in your heart.
4. Take care of trusts.
The Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam said: The believer is one from whose tongue and hand the believers are safe and: The believer is one in whom the people would entrust their blood and wealth. [At-Tirmidhee] An example is to make sure you donât harm others by your tongue through backbiting.
The Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam was called al-ameen, the trustworthy one, strive to be known for your trustworthiness. Return amaanaat (trusts) safely, such as borrowed items or even by keeping secrets entrusted to you. Umar ibn al-Khattab radiyallahu âanhu said: If your brother mentions something to you in private, then walks away, it is an amaanah (trust) even if he didnât instruct you not to inform anyone. [Ibn Muflihâs Adaab Ash-Shareeâah]
Your body is also an amaanah given to you by Allah âazza wa jall, so make an effort to use it in the right way.
5. Be thankful for your safety.
Reflect on the blessing of security and safety. Let them worship the Lord of this House, Who has fed them, [saving them] from hunger and made them safe, [saving them] from fear. [Quran 106:3-4] If Al-Muâmin gave you a safe place to live and work, show your thankfulness; many are not in this position and teach children to recognize this favour upon them.
6. Ask Al-Muâmin.
Ask Al-Muâmin to bless you with emaan until your last breath and to adorn you with the characteristics of the muâminoon (believers) as mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah and in turn study these features so you can work on adopting them. When you are scared turn to Al-Muâmin for safety. When your emaan is low ask Him to strengthen it. The Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam taught this supplication (part of the full supplication mentioned in the morning and evening remembrance: Allahumma-stur âawraatee wa aamin rawâaatee. O Allah, veil my weaknesses and set at ease my dismay (grant me aman. [Ibn Maajah, Abu Dawud]
O Allah, Al-Muâmin, we know that You are the Source of Faith and Giver of safety. Bless us with strong emaan, lead us in taking care of our trusts and fulfilling our promises, and adorn us with all the characteristics of Your beloved believers. Grant us steadfastness and safety in this world and the Hereafter, and make us of those who enjoy the ultimate safety of Paradise, ameen!

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Allah calls Himself Al-Wadoodâ The Affectionate, The Most-Loving, The Belovedâ twice  in the Quran. Al-Wadood is the One who is the source of all affection, love, and kindness. Even though He does not need us in any way Al-Wadood wishes the best for us. He has a special form of love for His righteous servants who love Him because of their knowledge of His perfection and His readiness to forgive. Al-Wadood is the Affectionate and the Beloved! The Most Loving, the Ever-Affectionate, and the Beloved Wadood comes from the root waw-daal-daal, which carries three main meanings: to love, to be affectionate and to long, wish or desire for. This root appears 29 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms are yawaddu (like, will wish), al mawaddata (the love), and wuddan (affection). The concept of love in the Arabic language is decribed by different words, hubb and wudd are examples of them. Hubb is the inner-feeling of love for someone whereas Wudd is an intense, consistent affection as it is expressed in actions and conduct. Wadood is from the faâool pattern which in Arabic grammar points to intensity and continuity. Allah is Al-Wadood; His love is intense, continuous and translates into the blessings, favours, mercy, guidance and forgiveness He gives to His slaves. Al-Wadood Himself says: . . . Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds, The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection. [Quran, 19:96] ..And ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Merciful and Affectionate. [Quran, 11:90] . . . And He is the Forgiving, the Affectionate [Quran, 85:14] How Do We Gain the Love of Allah? In a beautiful, comprehensive hadith you will find the formula on how to gain the love of Al-Wadood. The Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam said: ⊠And the most beloved thing with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing voluntary acts of worship until I love him.. Most beloved to Al-Wadood are you doing your obligatory acts of worship, then by doing your voluntary acts of worship you come closer and closer to Him. Then what happens next? The Prophet continued about the amazing reward: âŠ(so much so that) I become his hearing with which he hears, and his sight with which he sees, and his hand with which he strikes, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks Me something, I will surely give him, and if he seeks My Protection (refuge), I will surely protect him. [Al-Bukharee] Al-Wadood then becomes your special Helper, protecting your limbs and organs by not letting them work for anything He dislikes and a heart-melting seal: Al-Wadood will grant your wishes and keep you safe. Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi! How Can We Live By This Name? 1.     Have a close relationship with Al-Wadood. Telling Al-Wadood about your concerns is a beautiful type of âibaadah (worship) in itself. He wants you to turn to Him and tell him about your problems while remembering how close He is to you and how much you love Him. The mother of Maryam âalayha sallam said: ..My Lord, indeed I have pledged to You what is in my womb, consecrated [for Your service], so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing..[Quran, 3:35] This pious woman is a beautiful example of someone with a close relationship with Allah and Al-Wadood answered her duaâ. 2.     Love Al-Wadood above everything and anyone. Al-Wadood says: Say, [O Muhammad], If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, wealth which you have obtained, commerce wherein you fear decline, and dwellings with which you are pleased are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and jihad in His cause, then wait until Allah executes His command. And Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people. This ayah is a great reminder pinpointing all the things we tend to love over Allah and His messenger. 3.     Let your love be for the sake of Al-Wadood. Ask yourself for what reasons you love people? Love people for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa taâala so Al-Wadood, His angels and the people of the earth love you! What an amazing deal. The Prophet sallallahu âalayhi wa sallam said, When Allah loves a slave, calls out Jibril and says: `I love so-and-so; so love himâ. Then Jibril loves him. After that he (Jibril) announces to the inhabitants of heavens that Allah loves so-and-so; so love him; and the inhabitants of the heavens (the angels) also love him and then make people on earth love him. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] So mind who you love and love those who fear Allah, love Him and who strive for the good and forbid evil. This is the most beautiful kind of love you can have for another human being, even if you donât know them. 4.     Follow the Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam.âšProof your love for Al-Wadood by sticking to the sunnah of His messenger. The reward: Allah will love and forgive you your sins. Another lucrative deal! Say: If you love Allah then follow me. Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Quran, 3:31] 5.     Love to recite Suratul Ikhlaas. If you want Allahâs love, love talking about Him. Surah Al-Ikhlaas is one of the most comprehensive surahs describing Allah. The Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam appointed a man in charge of an army unit who led them in prayer. He always concluded his recitation with Surah Al-Ikhlaas. Upon their return to Al-Madinah, they mentioned this to Messenger of Allah who said, âAsk him why he does so?â He was asked and he said, âThis Surah contains the Attributes of Allah, the Gracious, and I love to recite it. Messenger of Allah then told them, âTell him that Allah loves himâ. [Al-Bukharee , Muslim]. So increase in reciting Surah Al-Ikhlaas with love! 6. Love for others what you love for yourself. The Prophet salallahu âalayhi said: None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] If someone just got married and you canât find someone, someone got that new job and you didnât, even though it might be hard, be happy for them. Strive to control your nafs (ego) and know it is Al-Wadood Who gives and takes. You will notice the peace it gives you inside when you love for others what you love for yourself, in stead of being jealous and anxious over othersâ happiness. Live by this golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated! Wallahu taâalaa âalem. O Allah, Al-Wadood, we know that You are the One Who is Most Affectionate. Make us of those who love You and Your Messenger above all, bless us with Your love and protection. Bring righteous people on our path and make us love them and them love us for Your sake only. Guide us in following the sunnah and in fulfilling our obligations towards You and give us the tawfeeq to perform many voluntary deeds of worship, ameen!
Allah calls Himself Al-Mawlaaâ The Master, The Protectorâ on 11 occasions in the Quran. Al-Mawlaa is the only one who is truly in control and who provides the most perfect support in each situation. He is the one who is near to us, as both our patron and ally, He is our ultimate back-up and His help is the only we seek!
 The Master, the Patron, the Benefactor and HelperÂ
Mawlaa comes from the root waaw-laam-yaa, which points to four main meanings. The first main meaning is to be near and to be a friend and supporter. The second is to defend and guard (in a loving way) and the third main meaning is to turn towards something. The fourth main meaning is to be master and lord.
This root appears 232 times in the Quran in 12 derived forms. Examples of these forms are tawallaw (âthey turn awayâ), awlaa (âis nearer or woeâ), al-waliy (âthe allyâ) and awliyaa (âalliesâ).
Linguistically, mawlaa comes from the same root as waliy and is a ânoun of placeâ (ism al-makaan). Both have the root  wilaya which is the opposite of enmity (adawaa).
A waliy is someone who is willing to help, protect and support you whereas a mawlaa is more than a waliy; it is someone who has the ability to protect you and does so. Allah is Al-Waliy, the Ally, the Guardian and He is Al-Mawlaa, the Master and Protector. Â He is the One infiniteProtector, He aloneis the best to protect and help.
Al-Mawlaa Himself says:⊠That is because Allah is the protector of those who have believed and because the disbelievers have no protector [Quran, 47:11] and âŠBut if you cooperate against him â then indeed Allah is his protector, and Gabriel and the righteous of the believers and the angels, moreover, are [his] assistants [Quran, 66:4]
A beautiful phrase in the Quran
Allah âazza wa jall mentions a beautiful phrase of dhikr in the Quran:
But if they turn away â then know that Allah is your protector. Excellent is the protector, and excellent is the helper [Quran, 8:40] This phrase: niâmal Mawlaa wa niâmal Naseer â refers to the fact that Allah is the excellent Protector and excellent Helper. The same wordings are used in another ayah: Â He is your protector; and excellent is the protector, and excellent is the helper [Quran, 22:78]
Even though mentioned separately in the Quran, thereâs another popular statement closely related in meaning: hasbunAllahu wa niâmal Wakeel (Allah is sufficient for us and excellent Disposer of affairs). These two beautiful remembrances are often said together: Hasbunallahu wa niâmal Wakeel, niâmal maula wa niâmal Naseer and combine a beautiful and powerful meaning.
Niâma means âwhat a perfect, what a wonderful, truly, and excellentâŠ..!â. And what an excellent Trustee (Wakeel), what a perfect Master and Protector (Mawlaa) and what a wonderful Supporter and Defender (Naseer) Allah âazza wa jall is!
How Can You Live By This Name?
1. Call upon Al-Mawlaa and strive in His path. In both occasions Allah âazza wa jall mentions the statement: niâmal Mawlaa wa niâmal Naseer, it is preceded by the command to strive in the path of Allah and Islam.
So if you struggle with your soul, wealth and person in the way of Allah with all your might, know that Al-Mawlaa will help you and protect you in the most perfect way. Use this powerful dhikr in your daily life and reflect upon its meaning!
2. Strive to be of the awliyaa.
Allah has mentioned the signs by which His close friends or awliyaâ may be known. They are: faith (eemaan) and piety (taqwa). Allah says: No doubt! Verily, the awliyaaâ of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve. Those who believed, and used to fear Allah much [Quran, 10:62-63] Whoever is a believer and is pious is a close friend of Allah, and whoever is not like that is not a close friend of Allah. If he has some faith and piety then he is a friend of Allah to some extent. Â Nevertheless we cannot be certain about a specific person, but we say in general that everyone who believes and is pious is a friend of Allah (wali) [Fataawa Muhimmah, p. 83, 84] Â So strive to be of the close friends of Al-Mawlaa by fulfilling your obligatory acts of worship and supplementing them by many voluntary acts and good deeds!
3. Know that faith is thicker than blood. In the context of your relationship with the Prophet Ibraheem âalayhi sallam Allah âazza wa jall uses the word awlaa (ŰŁÙÙÙÙÙÙ) in the Quran: Surely the people who have the best claim to a relationship (awlaa) with Ibraheem are those who followed him in the past, and presently this Prophet (Muhammad) and those who believe in him; Allah is the Guardian (Waliy) of the believers [Quran,  3: 68] Awlaa comes from the same root as mawlaa and means to be more entitled and worthier. What you can learn from this ayah is to actively study the lessons from the story of Ibraheem âalayhi sallam, subsequently increase your love for him and strengthen your Muslim identity over any other identities. Let it  motivate you to follow the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad salallahu âalayhi wa sallam first and foremost above cultural practises!
4. Be helpful. Be supportive and helpful to others and instead of being passive, actively look for the weak in your community and stand up for their rights. Out of love and fear for Al-Mawlaa fulfil your duty in the ummah to the best of your ability as the Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam said: Allah will aid a servant (of His) so long as the servant aids his brother. [Muslim]
5. Do dhikr with this name.
Every night before you go to sleep, recite the last ayaat of surah Al-Baqarah [Quran, 285 â 286] in which Allahâs Beautiful Name Al-Mawlaa is mentioned:
âŰŁÙÙÙŰȘÙÙ ÙÙÙÙÙۧÙÙۧÙÙۧÙÙŰ”Ù۱ÙÙÙۧŰčÙÙÙÙۧÙÙÙÙÙÙÙ ÙۧÙÙÙÙۧÙÙ۱ÙÙÙ
⊠You are our Protector, and help us against the disbelieving people [Quran, 2:286] The Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam said: Whoever recites the last two verses of surah Al-Baqarah at night, those two verses shall be sufficient for him [Al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
Wallahu taâalaa âalem
O Allah, Al-Mawlaa, we know that You are the Master and provide the best protection. Aid us in striving in Your path and support us with when we do so. Make us of Your awliyaa and support us in following the Quran and the Sunnah. Give us the tawfeeq to help others and remind us to call upon You with full reliance day and night, in easy and hard times, ameen!âš
Allah calls Himself Al-BarrâThe Source of Goodness, the kind Benefactorâ on one occasion in the Quran. He is the one is the most kind and courteous, the one who is gentle with His servants. Al-Barr is the source of all kindness and goodness, doing good to creation through all His blessings and favours!
The Kind and Gracious Benefactor, The Righteous
Barr comes from the root baa-raa-raa, which points to five main meanings. The first main meaning is to be devoted and gentle and the second is to be just, proper and honest. The third main meaning is to be have regard for someoneâs circumstances and the fourth is to bestow bountiful gifts and be ample. The fifth main meaning is to do good and be righteous.
This root appears 32 times in the Quran in three derived forms. Examples of these forms are al-birra (the righteousness), al-abraari (the righteous)  and al-barr (the land).
Linguistically, al-Birr is a unique word that entails all acts of righteousness and good conduct [Ibn âHajar Al-Haytami] Al-Barr is the source of all righteousness, the One from whom every good deed comes. Al-Barr is  the One who does not stop His ihsaan because of the sins and disobedience of His slaves [Imam al-Qurtubi] He is the One who is kind to the wrongdoers, pardons transgression, forgives the sinner, turns to the one who repents to Him, accepts the plea of those who ask Him. He has turned to His slaves with praiseworthy actions and good expectations, while He is the most deserving of them [Ar-Raazi]!
Al-Barr Himself says: Indeed, we used to supplicate Him before. Indeed, it is He who is the Beneficent, the Merciful. [Quran, 52:28]
Al-Birr versus al-âithm
In the sunnah we find a beautiful explanation of what al-birr is and itâs opposite: al-âithm. A man came asking the Messenger of Allah salallahu âalayhi wa sallam about righteousness  and sin. So the Prophet said: Righteousness (al-birr) is good behaviour, and sin (al-âithm) is what fluctuates in your chest, and you would hate that the people discovered it about you [At-Tirmidhee]
How Can You Live by This Name?
Allah âazza wa jall explains beautifully the definition of al-birr in one ayah in the Quran. This ayah is a list of characteristics for the true believer to live by[Quran 2:177]:
1. Take care of your emaan.
Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is [in] one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the prophets.. [Quran, 2:177] The first thing is to have faith and believe in Allah Al-Barr, in the Day He will recompense you according to your good and bad deeds and in the Angels He sends of which some to write down your actions of righteousness and sin. Al-Barr revealed His message to mankind through His books and the prophets, in order to guide you on the path of al-Birr! Make sure you study the arkaan ul emaan (the pillars of faith).
2. Spend on charity.
. . . and gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves . . . [Quran, 2:177] Straight after emaan Al-Birr mentions spending your money on family and those in need for it. Money sometimes gets dearer to us than anything else, Al-Barr reminds you that spending in His cause is the way to gain al-birr!
3. Purify yourself to prayer and zakah.
. . . [and who] establishes prayer and gives zakah . . . [Quran, 2:177] Let your prayer purify you spiritually by learning the meanings of what you say and concentrating on your salah, taking every moment to ask Al-Barr for goodness and righteousness. Give zakah to purify your wealth!
4. Keep your promises and speak and act upon the truth.
. . . [those who] fulfill their promise when they promise . . .[Quran, 2:177] Keep your promises, no matter how big or small, even if itâs a promise to your sibling to help with homework or promising a sweet to your child. The prophet sallallahu âalayhi wa sallam also said, Truthfulness leads to Al-Birr and Al-Birr leads to Paradise. And a man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a Siddiq (truthful person). Falsehood leads to Al-Fujur (i.e., wickedness, evil-doing, etc.), and Al-Fujur leads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man keeps on telling lies till he is written as a liar before Allah [Al-Bukharee] Donât accept any lies from yourself,  not even âwhite liesâ or lying while joking!
5. Have sabr.
. . . and [those who] are patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous [Quran, 2:177] Practising patience in hard times is your best training to cultivate al-birr. Next time you go through a test, tell yourself: itâs all part of a bigger plan. Your vehicle is sabr, on the road of al-birr, leading you to Jannah in shaa Allah!
6. Treat your parents and children well.
Ibn âUmar said: Allah has called them the âdutifulâ (al-Abrar) because they are dutiful (birr) to their parents and children. Just as you have a duty which you owe your parent, so you have a duty which you owe your child. [Al-Bukharee] Make an effort to be a good child to your parents and a good parent to your child!
7. Donât be hasty.
On the day of `Arafat, the Prophet salallahu âalayhi wa sallam heard a great hue and cry and the beating of camels behind him. So he beckoned to the people with his lash, âO people! Be quiet. Hastening is not a sign of righteousness. [Al-Bukharee] Try to do your daily life activities in a modest manner, for example donât walk loudly and hasty on the street in a way you are causing others inconvenience!
8. Ask Al-Barr.
Ask Al-Barr to guide you to al-birr. A supplication of the sunnah asking for al-birr, is the dua for travelling; make sure you apply it each time you travel!*
O Allah, Al-Barr, we know that You are the source of all that is good. Adorn us with the characteristics of the abraar (righteous ones), guide us in good conduct in each company we are in, and make our righteousness a way to lead us to Your Paradise, ameen!