Quran verses about Allah being *the First, the Last, the Most High, and the Most Near*.
Among the most profound ways to know Allah is through His beautiful names and perfect attributes. In this article, we reflect on four majestic names mentioned together in a single Quranic verse: *The First, the Last, the Most High, and the Most Near*. These names unlock deep meanings about Allah’s eternity, transcendence, closeness, and complete knowledge of all things.
Allah is the First (AL AOUAL) and the last ( AL AKHIR)
Allah is the First (AL AOUAL), whose existence has no beginning and is prior to everything. He is truly the first, and nothing was before Him.
Allah is the last ( AL AKHIR), the one whose existence is endless, and The One whose existence will extend past the end of this universe. He will be the last, just as He is the first.
Allah is The Conspicuous and *the Most High*.(Az-Zaahir) and The Inner One and *the Most Near*. (Al-Baatin)
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Az-Zaahir (in Arabic: ٱلْظَّاهِرُ), The One who is evident and conspicuous. He made himself evident without being visible. The very essence and attributes are shown through all His creations.
Allah is Al-Baatin سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ (in Arabic: ٱلْبَاطِنُ), The One who is hidden or secret. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is unseen but His existence is known through signs. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ immanent operating within all of creation. The one who is the secret inner companion.
