What is the first and last occurrence of the name of Allah, "Al-Aziz Al-Hakim" (The All-Mighty, the All-Wise), in the Holy Qur’an?
The conjoined Names of Allah Almighty carry an indication of added perfection. The conjunction of two Names, such as "Al-Aziz, Al-Hakim" (The All-Mighty, The All-Wise), indicates an additional perfection, which is that His might is coupled with wisdom, thus not entailing injustice, and His wisdom is coupled with might.
The Name of Allah "Al-Aziz" (The All-Mighty) has been conjoined with other Names in the Holy Qur'an, including:
Al-Hakim (The All-Wise): Its conjunction with it has been repeated 47 times, indicating that the actions of Allah Almighty stem from profound wisdom and overwhelming might. Al-Rahim (The All-Merciful): It has been conjoined with it 13 times, indicating that Allah Almighty's might does not prevent His mercy towards His creation. Al-Qawiy (The All-Strong): It has been conjoined with it 7 times, indicating that Allah Almighty possesses an unassailable strength. Al-Alim (The All-Knowing): It has been conjoined with it 6 times, showing that His might is coupled with His knowledge, which encompasses all things. Al-Ghafur / Al-Ghaffar (The All-Forgiving): It has been conjoined with it 5 times, indicating that Allah Almighty forgives sins despite His might. Dhu Intiqam (The Possessor of Retribution): It has been conjoined with it 4 times, indicating His ability to justly retaliate. Al-Hamid (The All-Praised): It has been conjoined with it 3 times, indicating that Allah Almighty is praised in all His actions and sayings. Al-Wahhab (The Bestower): It has been conjoined with it once, indicating that He gives without measure from the treasures of His mercy. Al-Muqtadir (The All-Powerful): It has been conjoined with it once, indicating His ability to destroy those who deny the truth. Al-Jabbar (The Compeller): It has been conjoined with it once, indicating that He is the Overpowering, the Great, who has no equal.
Each instance of these conjunctions comes in a manner appropriate to the context and subject, adding deep and precise meanings to the attributes of Allah Almighty.
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