Names of Allah
Name #23 of 99

ٱلْحَكَمُ

Al-Hakam

“The Judge”

Quranic Reference: Surah Al-An'am 6:114

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Scholarly Explanation

The one who judges between His Servants in this life and the Hereafter with His justice and fairness. He will not oppress anyone to the extent of an atom's weight and none will be made to carry the encumbrance of another. No servant will be recompensed in a way that is greater than the magnitude of his sin, he will be given only what he deserves. Not a single person's right will be denied him, He is the Just in His regulation and decree.

“Indeed My Lord is upon the Straight Path.”

[Hud (11): 56]

“Say: I am on clear proof from my Lord, but you deny [the truth]. I do not have what you are impatient for (i.e. the Punishment). The judgement is only for Allah, He declares the truth, and He is the best of judges.”

[al-An'am (6): 57]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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Prophetic Traditions

إِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الْحَكَمُ وَإِلَيْهِ الْحُكْمُ

“Indeed, Allah is the Judge and to Him belongs the judgment.”

The Prophet ﷺ corrected a man who called himself 'Abul-Hakam,' affirming that judgment belongs to Allah alone.

Hani ibn Yazid رضي الله عنه·Sunan Abu Dawud 4955
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Scholarly Insights

Al-Hakam judges between His servants in this life through revealed law (Shari'ah) and in the Hereafter through absolute justice. No soul will be wronged in the slightest.

Ibn TaymiyyahMajmu' al-Fatawa

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Living With Al-Hakam

  • 1

    Accept Allah's rulings in the Quran and Sunnah wholeheartedly—He is the ultimate Judge.

  • 2

    When wronged by others, trust that Al-Hakam will deliver perfect justice on the Day of Judgment.

  • 3

    Avoid judging others harshly—leave final judgment to the One who knows all hidden realities.

  • 4

    Refer disputes to the guidance of Al-Hakam rather than personal bias or emotion.

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