Which name of Allah means ‘The Ever-Living’ and reflects His eternal existence without beginning or end?
AAl-Qayyum
BAl-Hayy
CAl-Baqi
DAl-Awwal
Explanation
– Al-Hayy, meaning ‘The Ever-Living,’ reflects Allah’s eternal existence, being alive without beginning or end, unlike all of His creation which is temporary.
– This name is frequently paired with Al-Qayyum, meaning ‘The Self-Sustaining,’ together forming a powerful description of Allah’s independent, eternal nature found in Ayat-ul-Kursi.
– For exams, remember that Al-Hayy and Al-Qayyum together are considered among the greatest names, central to the well-known verse Ayat-ul-Kursi in Surah Al-Baqarah.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Names of Allah
- Subtopic: Asma-ul-Husna

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