الْبَارِئُ
12. Al-Bari'
The Maker of Order
Meaning of Al-Bari'
The One who creates in perfect proportion and order, free from any fault or defect. He shapes creation with precision and harmony, ensuring everything has its proper place and function in the divine plan.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Bari'
- Reflecting on Al-Bari' helps bring a sense of order, structure, and balance to one's own life and plans.
- It is a beneficial name to remember when seeking healing from illness, as He is the one who created the body in perfect order and can restore it.
- Inspires a deep appreciation for the intricate and harmonious systems found in nature, from the orbits of planets to the cells in our bodies.
Al-Bari' in the Quran
Mentioned 3 times in the Quran, including 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner' (59:24).
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Bari''
Calling upon Al-Bari' is a plea for order, healing, and perfection. It is to ask the One who created with such precision to bring that same harmony into your life, body, and affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
In English, it means 'The Maker of Order' or 'The Inventor'. It relates to health because our bodies are perfect systems created by Al-Bari'. Illness is a disruption of that order. When we ask 'Ya Bari'' for healing, we are asking the Original Maker to restore the intended harmony of our physical form.
While Al-Khaliq emphasizes bringing something into existence from nothing, Al-Bari' emphasizes the next stage: bringing it into existence with a specific, harmonious, and flawless order. Al-Khaliq is about origination; Al-Bari' is about orchestration.
It teaches us to appreciate and strive for 'ihsan' (excellence) in all that we do. Just as Allah created with perfect order, we should aim for quality, precision, and order in our work, our worship, and our relationships.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: Al-Bari' emphasizes that Allah's creation is:
Question 2: Remembering Al-Bari' is particularly beneficial when a person is seeking:
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