Al-Barr
The Source of Goodness
Prophetic Traditions
إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَتَبَ الْإِحْسَانَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ
“Indeed, Allah has prescribed excellence in all things.”
Al-Barr, the Source of all goodness, has decreed that excellence should be shown in everything—reflecting His own nature of perfect goodness.
Scholarly Insights
Al-Barr is the One whose goodness encompasses all of creation. His kindness reaches every living being, and His benevolence is unceasing toward His servants.
Supplications
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka anta as-Sami' al-'Aleem, wa tub 'alayna innaka anta at-Tawwab ar-Raheem
“Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. And turn to us in mercy. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.”
Living With This Name
- 1
Show birr (goodness) to your parents as a reflection of Al-Barr's goodness to you.
- 2
Be kind and generous even to those who wrong you, emulating the goodness of your Lord.
- 3
Count your blessings regularly—each one is a manifestation of Al-Barr's kindness.
- 4
Practice ihsan (excellence) in all your actions, from worship to daily chores.