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Al-Hakim

Al-Ḥakīm, Allah the All-Wise

Also known as: Al Hakeem · Al Hakim meaning · Ya Hakeem

اَلْحَكِيْمُ

English

The All-Wise.

Al-Ḥakīm

Reference

It is found in the Qur’an, Sūrat at-Taghābun (64), verse 18, which reads:

  • Qur'an 64:18

Explanation

Al-Ḥakīm comes from the root ḥ-k-m, which carries the senses of wisdom, sound judgement and putting things exactly where they belong. As a Name of Allah it describes the One who is All-Wise. In this verse it follows al-ʿAzīz, the Almighty, after Allah is described as the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed.

Questions and answers

What does Al-Hakim mean?

Al-Hakim is a Name of Allah meaning the All-Wise. Its root h-k-m carries the senses of wisdom, sound judgement and putting things exactly where they belong.

Where is Al-Hakim in the Quran?

Al-Hakim appears in Qur’an 64:18, where it follows al-Aziz, the Almighty, after Allah is described as the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed.