What is the difference between the Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Malik, Al-Malik, Al-Maleek, and Malik Al-Mulk? And is the meaning of the name Al-Malik the same as the meaning of the name Al-Malik, or is it more general and comprehensive?
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Al-Albani deemed the mentioning the name "Al-Malik" as weak. The meanings of "Al-Malik" (the Owner/King) and "Al-Maleek" (the Absolute Sovereign) are close, both indicating Allah's ownership of His creation, but "Al-Maleek" is more profound. Al-Zajjaj mentioned that "Al-Malik" is more general than "Al-Maalik" (the Owner), as not every owner can enforce his command. Allah is the Owner of all owners and disposes of kings. "Al-Malik" is the absolute disposer of creation, command, and recompense, and all the worlds are His slaves.
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