A Supplication Reflecting the Prophet Muhammad's Understanding of God
A devotional English rendering of the 100 sections of Cevshen. This page is included as a living example of the intensely monotheistic language associated with Prophet Muhammad's understanding of God. Why does this page matter? Because it lets the reader encounter that theology as prayer rather than as abstract doctrine. Use the navigation bar to jump between sections.
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O Allah, I beseech You by Your Names:
O Allah.
O Lord of all things.
O All-Merciful.
O Most Compassionate.
O All-Knowing.
O Forbearing.
O All-Glorious.
O All-Wise.
O Eternal, without beginning.
O Sustainer of all.
O Most Generous.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Master of masters.
O Answerer of supplications.
O Guardian of righteous deeds.
O Exalter of ranks.
O Possessor of immense bounty.
O Forgiver of sins.
O Repeller of afflictions.
O Hearer of voices.
O Granter of requests.
O Knower of secrets.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Best of forgivers.
O Bestower of Aid.
O Best of judges.
O Best of openers.
O Best of those remembered.
O Best of inheritors.
O Best of those praised.
O Best of providers.
O Best of deciders.
O Best of benefactors.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Possessor of might and beauty.
O Possessor of sovereignty and majesty.
O Possessor of power and perfection.
O the Most Great, the Most High.
O Severe in recompense.
O Strong in punishment.
O Swift in reckoning.
O with Whom is the best reward.
O with Whom is the Mother of the Book.
O Creator of the heavy clouds.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Most Compassionate.
O Most Merciful.
O Requiter of deeds.
O Abundant in forgiveness.
O Guide by clear proof.
O True Sovereign.
O Most Holy.
O the One whose help is sought.
O Possessor of grace and clarity.
O Possessor of security.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O One before whose greatness all things humble themselves.
O One before whose power all things surrender.
O One before whose might all things are brought low.
O One before whose awe all things submit.
O One before whose dominion all things yield.
O One whom all things fear.
O One before whose fear mountains split apart.
O One by whose command the heavens stand firm.
O One by whose permission the earth is established.
O One who does not wrong the people of His dominion.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Forgiver of sins.
O Remover of afflictions.
O Ultimate Hope of those who hope.
O Giver of abundant gifts.
O Bestower of vast bounty.
O Provider for all creation.
O Decreer of death.
O Hearer of complaints.
O Sender of hosts.
O Liberator of captives.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Possessor of praise and exaltation.
O Possessor of glory and honor.
O Possessor of splendor and beauty.
O Possessor of covenant and faithfulness.
O Possessor of pardon and acceptance.
O Possessor of generosity and giving.
O Possessor of judgment and decree.
O Possessor of might and permanence.
O Possessor of bounty and blessing.
O Possessor of grace and elevation.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Withholder.
O Defender.
O Benefactor.
O All-Hearing.
O Exalter.
O Maker.
O Intercessor.
O Gatherer.
O All-Encompassing.
O Expander.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Maker of all that is made.
O Creator of all creation.
O Provider for all who are provided for.
O Owner of all that is owned.
O Reliever of every distress.
O Remover of every sorrow.
O Merciful to every recipient of mercy.
O Succourer of the helpless.
O Concealer of faults.
O Refuge of the oppressed.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O My Sustainer in hardship.
O My hope in affliction.
O My companion in loneliness.
O My Companion in exile.
O My guardian in blessing.
O My Deliverer in distress.
O My Sustainer in need.
O My refuge in desperation.
O My Aid in fear.
O My guide in bewilderment.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Knower of the unseen.
O Forgiver of sins.
O Concealer of faults.
O Remover of hardships.
O Turner of hearts.
O Beautifier of hearts.
O Light of hearts.
O Healer of hearts.
O Beloved of hearts.
O Intimate of hearts.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Majestic.
O Beautiful.
O Trustee.
O Guarantor.
O Guide.
O Pardoner.
O All-Aware.
O Gentle.
O Mighty.
O Sovereign.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Guide of the bewildered.
O Giver of those who seek help.
O Responder to those who cry out.
O Protector of those who seek refuge.
O Refuge of the sinners.
O Forgiver of the guilty.
O Giver of security to the fearful.
O Merciful to the poor.
O Companion of the lonely.
O Answerer of the distressed.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Possessor of generosity and beneficence.
O Possessor of grace and favor.
O Possessor of safety and protection.
O Possessor of holiness and purity.
O Possessor of wisdom and eloquence.
O Possessor of mercy and acceptance.
O Possessor of proof and evidence.
O Possessor of greatness and sovereignty.
O Possessor of pardon and forgiveness.
O Compassionate Giver of Aid.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Lord of all things.
O Lord of all things.
O Creator of all things.
O Sovereign over all things.
O First before all things.
O Last after all things.
O Knower of all things.
O Powerful over all things.
O Fashioner of all things.
O Everlasting while all else perishes.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Giver of faith and security.
O Guardian over all existence.
O Originator of creation.
O Instructor of His servants.
O Clarifier of truth.
O Reliever of hardships.
O Adorner of creation.
O Exalter of ranks.
O Sustainer of the needy.
O Giver of diversity and color.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Everlasting in dominion.
O Great in majesty.
O Ancient in sovereignty.
O Merciful to His servants.
O Knower of all things.
O Forbearing toward those who oppose Him.
O Generous to those who place their hope in Him.
O Wise in decree.
O Gentle in judgment.
O Powerful in beneficence.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O One whose grace alone is hoped for.
O One whose justice alone is feared.
O One whose goodness alone is sought.
O One from whom pardon alone is sought.
O One whose kingdom alone endures.
O One whose sovereignty has no equal.
O One whose proof is without rival.
O One whose mercy encompasses all things.
O One whose mercy precedes His wrath.
O One whose knowledge encompasses all things.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Reliever of anxiety.
O Remover of sorrow.
O Forgiver of sin.
O Accepter of repentance.
O Creator of creation.
O Faithful to His promise.
O Provider even for the child.
O Fulfiller of covenant.
O Knower of secrets.
O Splitter of the grain and the seed.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Most High.
O Utterly Trustworthy and Faithful.
O Protector of the believers.
O Self-Sufficient.
O Possessor of inexhaustible bounty.
O Most Pure.
O Well-Pleased with those who worship You.
O Originator without precedent.
O Subtle and All-Aware.
O All-Powerful.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Revealer of beauty.
O Concealer of faults.
O You who do not hasten punishment.
O You who do not tear away the veil.
O Great in pardon.
O Beautiful in forgiveness.
O Boundless in mercy.
O Giver of abundant compassion.
O Hearer of whispered supplications.
O Ultimate end of all complaints.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Possessor of overflowing blessings.
O Possessor of vast mercy.
O Possessor of consummate wisdom.
O Possessor of perfect power.
O Possessor of decisive proof.
O Possessor of manifest generosity.
O Possessor of exalted attributes.
O Possessor of enduring might.
O Possessor of firm strength.
O Possessor of prior grace.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Best of judges.
O Most Just of the just.
O Truest of the truthful.
O Most Manifest of the manifest.
O Purest of the pure.
O Best of creators.
O Swift in reckoning.
O Best of those who hear.
O Most Generous of the generous.
O Most Merciful of the merciful.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Originator of the heavens.
O Creator of darkness and light.
O Knower of all that is hidden.
O Compassionate to the sorrowful.
O Veiler of shame.
O Remover of calamities.
O Giver of life to the dead.
O Multiplier of good deeds.
O Bestower of blessings.
O Severe in requital.
Exalted are You above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O You who grant every being its fitting form,
O You who determine all things in due measure,
O You who purify from every outward and inward stain,
O You who illumine all things with Your light,
O You who bring forward whom You will,
O You who defer whom You will,
O You who make what is good easy,
O You who warn Your servants,
O You who give glad tidings to Your servants,
O You who govern the whole cosmos in perfect wisdom.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Lord of the Sacred House,
O Lord of the sacred months,
O Lord of the Sacred Sanctuary,
O Lord of the inviolable city of Mecca,
O Lord of the Corner and the Station,
O Lord of the Sacred Rite,
O Lord of what is lawful and what is forbidden,
O Lord of light and darkness,
O Lord of greeting and peace,
O Lord of majesty and generosity.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Support of those who have no support,
O Reliance of those who have no reliance,
O Treasure of those who possess nothing,
O Aid of those who have no giver of aid,
O Refuge of those who have no refuge,
O Pride of those who have no pride,
O Strength of those who have no strength,
O Succourer of those who have none to aid them,
O Intimate of those who have no companion,
O Wealth of those who have no wealth.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O Self‑Subsisting who depends on none,
O Everlasting without end,
O Merciful toward Your creation,
O Sovereign who judges among them,
O All‑Knowing of every thing,
O Protector who guards them,
O Apportioner who distributes with justice,
O Sound, untouched by defect,
O You who withhold provision from whom You will,
O You who expand provision for whom You will.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who protect those who seek protection in You,
O You who show mercy to those who ask mercy of You,
O You who grant aid to those who seek Your aid,
O You who preserve those who seek preservation from You,
O You who honor those who seek honor from You,
O You who guide those who seek guidance from You,
O You who assist those who seek assistance from You,
O You who rescue those who cry out to You,
O You who answer the distressed when they call upon You,
O You who forgive those who seek forgiveness from You.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You whose pardon is abundant,
O You whose grace is immense,
O You whose goodness overflows,
O You whose bounty is without beginning or end,
O You whose artistry is most subtle,
O You whose kindness is everlasting,
O You who relieve distress,
O You who remove harm,
O Sovereign of all dominion,
O You who judge with truth.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Mighty, never overcome,
O Gentle, ever near,
O Watchful, who never sleeps,
O Everlasting, who never passes away,
O Living, who never dies,
O Sovereign, whose rule never ceases,
O Abiding, who never perishes,
O Knowing, untouched by ignorance,
O Self-Sufficient, needing no sustenance,
O Strong, never diminished.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O One, without partner in Essence, attributes, or acts,
O Finder of all that is sought by hearts,
O Witness present in every place,
O Glorious in majesty,
O Guide who brings all affairs to their destined end in wisdom,
O Resurrector who raises the dead,
O Inheritor to whom all returns,
O You who create both harm and benefit in accordance with wisdom,
O Giver of what profits,
O Guide who leads whom You will.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Greater than every great one,
O More Generous than every generous one,
O More Merciful than every merciful one,
O Wiser than every wise one,
O More Knowing than every knowing one,
O More Ancient than all that is ancient,
O Greater than every mighty one,
O More Exalted than every exalted one,
O More Powerful than every powerful one,
O More Subtle than every subtle one.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who are faithful to Your covenant,
O You who are strong in fulfillment,
O You who are exalted in power,
O You who are near in Your exaltedness,
O You who are gentle in Your nearness,
O You who are noble in Your loving‑kindness,
O You who are mighty in Your honor,
O You who are magnificent in Your majesty,
O You who are glorious in Your greatness,
O You who are praised in Your sublimity.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You to whom all things submit,
O You for whom all things come into being,
O You for whom all things exist,
O You to whom all things return in surrender,
O You whom all things fear,
O You whom all things glorify in praise,
O You by whom all things stand,
O You to whom all things are obedient,
O You toward whom all things journey,
O You before whose Face all things perish, save You alone.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O All-Sufficient for Your servants,
O Healer who grants remedy to every ill,
O Faithful to Your promise,
O Giver of all well‑being,
O Most High,
O Caller to goodness and to the Garden,
O Well-Pleased with the righteous,
O Judge who decrees with wisdom,
O Everlasting without end,
O Guide who leads whom You will aright.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Shield of the fearful,
O Merciful to the virtuous,
O Companion of the abandoned,
O God of the rich and the poor,
O Provider of the infant,
O Compassionate to the elderly,
O Guardian of the solitary,
O Restorer of the broken,
O Liberator of the captive,
O Enricher of the destitute.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Possessor of might and grandeur,
O Possessor of pardon and mercy,
O Possessor of honor and strength,
O Possessor of authority and command,
O Possessor of remembrance and praise,
O Possessor of favor and generosity,
O Possessor of beauty and splendor,
O Possessor of justice and wisdom,
O Possessor of concealment and protection,
O Possessor of gentleness and forbearance.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You whom no eye can perceive,
O You whom no thought can grasp,
O You whom no tongue can describe,
O You whom no state can change,
O You whose attributes no qualification can reach,
O You whose dominion no power can contest,
O You whose description is beyond all reckoning,
O You whose grace no people can fully deny,
O You whose likeness nothing resembles,
O You who are the First without beginning and the Last without end.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O You who shaped creation in the best of forms,
O You who made firm the origin of everything,
O You who ordained all things,
O You who facilitated the growth of all things,
O You who made manifest the proof,
O You who sent down the revelation,
O You who managed the affairs of all things,
O You who sent the messengers,
O You who distinguished between truth and falsehood,
O You who separated the different modes of existence.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Guardian and Sustainer,
O Provider and Bestower,
O Guide and Illuminator,
O Ruler and Judge,
O One to whom all turn in repentance,
O Protector and Helper,
O Shelter and Defender,
O Creator and Fashioner,
O Almighty and Overcomer,
O Just and Equitable.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who are near yet not distant,
O You who are watchful yet not neglectful,
O You who are exalted yet not arrogant,
O You who are great yet not tyrannical,
O You who are generous yet not wasteful,
O You who are rich yet not in need,
O You who are powerful yet not unjust,
O You who are gentle yet not weak,
O You who are preserving yet not miserly,
O You who are forbearing yet not hasty.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O One who satisfies all who seek,
O One who is compassionate to those who appeal,
O One who is generous to those who ask,
O One who is a fortress for those who take refuge,
O One who is merciful to those who plead,
O One who is a treasure for those in need,
O One who is a helper for those who cry out,
O One who gives sustenance to those who submit,
O One who fulfills the needs of the poor,
O One who responds graciously to those who entreat.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
45
O You whose hands pour out bounty,
O You whose gifts never cease,
O You whose store never empties,
O You whose wisdom is inexhaustible,
O You whose mercy encompasses everything,
O You whose kingdom extends over all things,
O You whose judgment is just,
O You whose forgiveness is vast,
O You whose punishment is severe,
O You whose reward is generous.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O You in whose hand is every key,
O You who hears every voice,
O You who precedes every soul,
O You who grants sanctuary to every fugitive,
O You who enriches every one in want,
O You who gives life to every creature,
O You who accompanies every lonely one,
O You who is present before all things,
O You who directs every movement,
O You who is the final end of every course.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Lord of every created thing,
O Creator of every creature,
O Provider for all who are nourished,
O Sovereign of sovereignty itself,
O Subduer of all might,
O Destroyer of all tyrants,
O Caller of those in the grave,
O Accepter of prayer,
O Knower of all that is hidden,
O You to whom all things return.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who grants joy,
O You who bestows beauty,
O You who gives generously without measure,
O You who brings things into being from nothing,
O You who heals the sick,
O You who lightens the burdened,
O You who rescues the drowning,
O You who saves the perishing,
O You who guides the traveler,
O You who shelters the orphan.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
49
O Shield of the unshielded,
O Refuge of the unprotected,
O Strength of the powerless,
O Guardian of the defenseless,
O Treasure of the impoverished,
O Deliverer of the imperiled,
O Light of the darkened,
O Rest of the weary,
O Healer of the afflicted,
O Hope of the despairing.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
50
O Most Generous in generosity,
O Most Beautiful in beauty,
O Most Mighty in might,
O Most Wise in wisdom,
O Most Ancient in antiquity,
O Most Great in greatness,
O Most Gentle in gentleness,
O Most Glorious in glory,
O Most Powerful in power,
O Most Bountiful in bounty.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
51
I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O Eternal in sovereignty,
O Ancient in glory,
O Great in generosity,
O Compassionate in anger,
O Beautiful in forgiveness,
O Faithful in promise,
O Noble in authority,
O Gracious in command,
O Bountiful in favor,
O Sublime in praise.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
52
O Giver of all goodness,
O Reliever of all distress,
O Creator of all beauty,
O Sovereign of all dominion,
O Guide to every path,
O Treasurer of all creation,
O Inheritor of all things,
O Source of all origins,
O Restorer of every return,
O Ruler of all affairs.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
53
O One whose mercy surrounds all things,
O One whose knowledge encompasses all things,
O One whose signs are manifest in all things,
O One whose bounty overflows upon all things,
O One whose power subdues all things,
O One before whose might all things submit,
O One before whose greatness all things humble themselves,
O One to whom all things witness,
O One to whom all creation returns,
O One whose will is fulfilled in all things.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Guardian of the heavens and the earth,
O Creator of all that exists,
O Lord of the worlds,
O Originator of creation,
O Provider of provisions,
O Causer of causes,
O Opener of doors,
O Answer to all prayers,
O You who are the end of all journeys,
O You who are the beginning and the end.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
55
O Giver of life,
O Bringer of death,
O Source of all blessing,
O Accepter of repentance,
O Author of wisdom,
O Bestower of guidance,
O Forgiver of sin,
O Destroyer of evil,
O Planner of destinies,
O Creator of forms.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O You whose treasure never diminishes,
O You whose wisdom is never surpassed,
O You whose light is never extinguished,
O You whose throne is never shaken,
O You whose proof is never refuted,
O You whose signs are never hidden,
O You whose veil is never lifted,
O You whose beauty is never diminished,
O You whose sovereignty is never challenged,
O You whose authority is never overthrown.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
57
O Answerer of the prayer of the distressed,
O Light of those who seek guidance,
O Protector of the oppressed,
O Granter of every wish,
O Bestower of every blessing,
O Opener of every lock,
O Proof against every denier,
O Truth behind every veil,
O Justice in every dispute,
O Mercy in every trial.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who are the First without precedent,
O You who are the Last without end,
O You who are the Manifest without compare,
O You who are the Hidden beyond reach,
O You who are the Sovereign without associate,
O You who are the Exalted without rival,
O You who are the Creator without need,
O You who are the Provider without limit,
O You who are the Judge without injustice,
O You who are the Merciful without measure.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You whose pardon covers all,
O You whose gift gladdens all,
O You whose table is spread for all,
O You whose mercy precedes all,
O You whose power prevails over all,
O You whose wisdom pervades all,
O You whose care embraces all,
O You whose nearness comforts all,
O You whose command directs all,
O You whose existence sustains all.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who are sought by every hope,
O You who are praised by every tongue,
O You who are worshipped at every moment,
O You who are remembered at every instant,
O You who are obeyed in every command,
O You who are turned to in every trial,
O You who are loved in every heart,
O You who are feared in every conscience,
O You who are trusted in every plight,
O You who are glorified in every assembly.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O Illuminator of every darkness,
O Resolver of every difficulty,
O Healer of every wound,
O Turner of every heart,
O Opener of every gate,
O Raiser of every rank,
O Bestower of every grace,
O Source of every goodness,
O Mender of every fracture,
O Giver of every gift.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Sustainer of all who are sustained,
O Merciful to all who seek mercy,
O Guardian of all who are guarded,
O Helper of all who are helped,
O Protector of all who are protected,
O Enricher of all who are enriched,
O Provider for all who are provided for,
O Forgiver of all who are forgiven,
O Healer of all who are healed,
O Guide of all who are guided.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who know all secrets,
O You who see all things,
O You who hear all voices,
O You who count all steps,
O You who answer all calls,
O You who fulfill all needs,
O You who resolve all worries,
O You who bring forth all growth,
O You who record all deeds,
O You who bestow all bounty.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Greatest of all,
O Most Glorious of all,
O Most Powerful of all,
O Most Majestic of all,
O Most Wise of all,
O Most Merciful of all,
O Most Generous of all,
O Most Bountiful of all,
O Most High of all,
O Most Beautiful of all.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who answer every caller,
O You who enrich every beggar,
O You who guide every seeker,
O You who give refuge to every fugitive,
O You who give peace to every frightened one,
O You who cure every ill,
O You who remove every trial,
O You who conceal every fault,
O You who forgive every sin,
O You who fulfill every promise.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O You who made the night a covering,
O You who made the day for livelihood,
O You who made the earth a resting place,
O You who made the mountains as pegs,
O You who made the heavens a canopy,
O You who made the sun a lamp,
O You who made the moon a light,
O You who made the stars for guidance,
O You who made the wind a herald,
O You who made the water a source of life.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Lord of generosity and bounty,
O Lord of favor and giving,
O Lord of security and well‑being,
O Lord of holiness and majesty,
O Lord of wisdom and knowledge,
O Lord of mercy and pleasure,
O Lord of certainty and trust,
O Lord of patience and gratitude,
O Lord of pardon and forgiveness,
O Lord of grace and comfort.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who hold the heavens without pillar,
O You who spread the earth upon the water,
O You who raise the mountains as stakes,
O You who send the winds as heralds,
O You who pour down the rain,
O You who make the rivers flow,
O You who subject the seas,
O You who make the trees grow,
O You who raise the dead,
O You who bring the night and the day.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Most Mighty and Most Exalted,
O Most Gracious and Most Generous,
O Most Knowing and Most Wise,
O Most Merciful and Most Compassionate,
O Most Powerful and Most Able,
O Most Forgiving and Most Forbearing,
O Most Kind and Most Subtle,
O Most Grateful and Most Patient,
O Most Just and Most True,
O Most Beautiful and Most Glorious.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Sustainer of all worlds,
O Merciful in this world and the next,
O Compassionate in both abodes,
O Patient with those who disobey,
O Generous to those who repent,
O Severe against the corrupt,
O Giver of life and death,
O Light of the heavens and the earth,
O Refuge of the fearful,
O Help of the believers.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
71
I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O You who created humanity from clay,
O You who beautified humanity with intellect,
O You who honored humanity with stewardship,
O You who aided humanity with guidance,
O You who tested humanity with trust,
O You who taught humanity what it did not know,
O You who revealed to humanity the paths of salvation,
O You who warned humanity of a terrible reckoning,
O You who promised humanity an eternal abode,
O You who gathered humanity for a day of no doubt.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You by whose command all things are,
O You by whose will all things exist,
O You by whose design all things move,
O You by whose wisdom all things are ordered,
O You by whose power all things are created,
O You by whose light all things are seen,
O You by whose mercy all things are sustained,
O You by whose justice all things are measured,
O You by whose beauty all things are adorned,
O You by whose grace all things rejoice.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who turn the hearts of the faithful,
O You who bestow tranquility on the fearful,
O You who strengthen the patience of the patient,
O You who increase the gratitude of the grateful,
O You who perfect the light of the guided,
O You who enrich the poverty of the needy,
O You who honor the humility of the humble,
O You who accept the repentance of the penitent,
O You who elevate the remembrance of those who remember,
O You who answer the call of those who call.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You who are exalted beyond all limit,
O You who are near beyond all nearness,
O You who are mighty beyond all might,
O You who are gentle beyond all gentleness,
O You who are wise beyond all wisdom,
O You who are beautiful beyond all beauty,
O You who are generous beyond all generosity,
O You who are merciful beyond all mercy,
O You who are just beyond all justice,
O You who are patient beyond all patience.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You to whom the sinners flee,
O You to whom the broken turn,
O You to whom the poor cry out,
O You to whom the strangers come,
O You to whom the travelers appeal,
O You to whom the seekers aspire,
O You to whom the lovers yearn,
O You to whom the worshippers bow,
O You to whom the scholars submit,
O You to whom all creation returns.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O Sustainer of creation,
O Giver of provision,
O Guider of the lost,
O Merciful to the fallen,
O Liberator of the enslaved,
O Healer of the diseased,
O Enricher of the poor,
O Protector of the weak,
O Comforter of the grieving,
O Refuge of the abandoned.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Lord of the noble Throne,
O Lord of the Preserved Tablet,
O Lord of the Exalted Pen,
O Lord of the Lote Tree of the utmost boundary,
O Lord of the angels brought near,
O Lord of the prophets and messengers,
O Lord of the night and the day,
O Lord of the land and the sea,
O Lord of the seen and the unseen,
O Lord of grace and majesty.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Best of all who are remembered,
O Best of all who are thanked,
O Best of all who are praised,
O Best of all who are loved,
O Best of all who are sought,
O Best of all who are obeyed,
O Best of all who are seen,
O Best of all who are heard,
O Best of all who are known,
O Best of all who are called upon.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O He whose command is between the kaf and the nun,
O He whose word is law,
O He whose will is destiny,
O He whose decree is just,
O He whose knowledge is complete,
O He whose power is absolute,
O He whose plan is perfect,
O He whose light is brilliant,
O He whose mercy is wide,
O He whose throne is vast.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Splitter of the dawn,
O Sender of the winds,
O Mover of the clouds,
O Adorner of the heavens,
O Sustainer of the earth,
O Creator of water,
O Bringer of light,
O Spreader of mercy,
O Turner of the night and the day,
O Refuge from fear.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
81
I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O Ever-Living, who never dies,
O Self-Subsisting, who never sleeps,
O Sovereign, who never ceases,
O Eternal, who never perishes,
O All-Knowing, who never forgets,
O Provider, who never withholds,
O Powerful, who never tires,
O Merciful, who never neglects,
O Generous, who never disappoints,
O Near, who never withdraws.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You whom hearts love,
O You whom eyes yearn for,
O You whom souls adore,
O You whom spirits seek,
O You whom tears flow for,
O You whom voices praise,
O You whom words glorify,
O You whom thoughts contemplate,
O You to whom hands are raised,
O You before whom foreheads prostrate.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Nourisher of the soul,
O Guardian of the spirit,
O Beautifier of the form,
O Purifier of the heart,
O Illuminator of the mind,
O Strengthener of the body,
O Healer of the wound,
O Comforter of the sorrow,
O Reliever of the pain,
O Giver of the cure.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Opener of every good,
O Closer of every evil,
O Bringer of every joy,
O Remover of every grief,
O Source of every light,
O Destroyer of every darkness,
O Beginning of every creation,
O End of every affair,
O Lord of every soul,
O Support of every being.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
85
O You who are praised at all times,
O You who are worshipped in every place,
O You who are known in every land,
O You who are thanked in every state,
O You who are obeyed in every command,
O You who are remembered in every moment,
O You who are sought in every need,
O You who are loved in every heart,
O You who are feared in every soul,
O You who are trusted in every matter.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
86
I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O Maker of the skies,
O Spreader of the earth,
O Raiser of the mountains,
O Mover of the seas,
O Guide of the stars,
O Source of the rivers,
O Grower of the trees,
O Feeder of the creatures,
O Creator of the seasons,
O Lord of the elements.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
87
O You who answer the morning prayer,
O You who listen in the night watches,
O You who accept the cry of the dawn,
O You who receive the plea at dusk,
O You who know the thought of every mind,
O You who hear the whisper of every lip,
O You who see the tear of every eye,
O You who feel the ache of every heart,
O You who count the step of every foot,
O You who guard the breath of every soul.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Merciful Healer,
O Generous Provider,
O Compassionate Guardian,
O Faithful Companion,
O Gentle Comforter,
O Patient Teacher,
O Just Ruler,
O Wise Counselor,
O Mighty Protector,
O Loving Creator.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
89
O You who give without being asked,
O You who forgive without being begged,
O You who protect without being sought,
O You who guide without being requested,
O You who heal without being called,
O You who provide without being reminded,
O You who answer before the question,
O You who give before the asking,
O You who know before the telling,
O You who love before the loving.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
90
O Light of all lights,
O Secret of all secrets,
O Truth of all truths,
O Comfort of all comforts,
O End of all ends,
O Source of all sources,
O King of all kings,
O Lord of all lords,
O God of all gods,
O One and Only.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
91
I beseech You by the sanctity of Your Names:
O You whose generosity never ceases,
O You whose mercy never ends,
O You whose kindness never stops,
O You whose bounty never runs out,
O You whose forgiveness never fails,
O You whose wisdom never errs,
O You whose power never diminishes,
O You whose kingdom never falls,
O You whose beauty never fades,
O You whose glory never wanes.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Giver of the weak,
O Treasure of the poor,
O Guardian of the strangers,
O Supporter of the righteous,
O Subduer of enemies,
O Raiser of the heavens,
O Remover of affliction,
O Intimate of the devoted,
O Beloved of the God‑fearing,
O God of the wealthy and the destitute alike,
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O First of every thing and its Last,
O God of every thing and its Maker,
O Provider of every thing and its Creator,
O Originator of every thing and its Sovereign,
O Restrainer of every thing and its Expander,
O Initiator of every thing and its Restorer,
O Ordainer of all causes and Measurer of all things,
O Nurturer and Governor of every thing,
O Transformer and Turner of all things,
O Giver of life to all things and Bringer of death.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
94
O Best of those who remember and are remembered,
O Best of those who give thanks and are thanked,
O Best of those who are praised and who praise,
O Best of those who witness and are witnessed,
O Best of those who call and are called upon,
O Best of those who answer and are answered,
O Best of those who give intimacy and are intimate,
O Best of all companions and confidants,
O Best of those sought and those desired,
O Best of all lovers and beloved ones.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
95
O You who answer those who call upon You,
O You who love those who obey You,
O You who are near to those who love You,
O You who know those who seek You,
O You who are generous to those who hope in You,
O You who are forbearing toward those who disobey You,
O You who are wise in Your perfect forbearance,
O You who are mighty in Your decree,
O You who are merciful in Your majesty,
O You who are everlasting in Your beneficence.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
96
I beseech You by Your Names:
O Ordainer of causes,
O One who brings near whom You will,
O Successive Disposer of affairs,
O Turner of hearts,
O Determiner of measure,
O Arranger of all things in perfect order,
O Encourager toward good,
O Reminder and admonisher,
O Bringer into being,
O Supremely Majestic and Exalted.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
97
O You whom no hearing distracts from another hearing,
O You whom no act distracts from another act,
O You whom no speech diverts from another speech,
O You whom no question confuses from another question,
O You whom no persistent pleading can weary,
O You who expand the hearts of believers through faith,
O You who delight humble hearts through remembrance,
O You who never depart from longing hearts,
O You who are the ultimate aim of seekers,
O You from whom nothing in the worlds is hidden.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O You whose knowledge precedes all things,
O You whose promise is true,
O You whose grace stands manifest,
O You whose command prevails,
O You whose Book is firm and decisive,
O You whose decree unfailingly comes to pass,
O You whose Qur'an is glorious,
O You whose dominion is everlasting,
O You whose bounty endures,
O You whose Throne is magnificent.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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O Lord of all lords,
O Opener of all doors,
O Controller of causes,
O Giver of reward,
O Inspirer of sound and right judgment,
O Creator of the clouds,
O Severe in punishment,
O Swift in reckoning,
O To whom is the final return,
O Ever-Forgiving, Accepter of all repentance.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.
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I beseech You by Your Names:
O Our Lord,
O Our God,
O Our Master,
O Our Protector,
O Our Giver of Aid,
O Our Guardian,
O Our All-Powerful One,
O Our Provider,
O Our Guide,
O Our Deliverer and Rescuer.
Glory be to You, transcendent above all imperfection. There is no god but You. Grant us refuge, and deliver us from the Fire.