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The Holy Quran
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Al Awwal
The First
ஆரம்பமானவன்
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Al Awwal (الأوَّلُ) is one of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It translates to “The First” in English and “ஆரம்பமானவன்” in Tamil (தமிழ்).
The First: Is the One who exists without creatures, without beginning and without time; One who is exempt from being created, from the appearance of a new attribute and from change, One who exists without coming into existence
Found in Quran
Verses: (57:3)
This name of Allah appears in the above verses of the Holy Quran. You can read these verses with translations to understand the context in which Allah uses this attribute.
Reflecting on the name Al Awwalhelps deepen our understanding of Allah's infinite attributes. When we call upon Allah by this name, we acknowledge that He is truly The First. This recognition brings us closer to Him and strengthens our faith (iman).
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety-nine names — whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736)
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah using His beautiful names during supplication (du'a). The Quran states: “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” (Surah Al-A'raf 7:180)
يَا الأوَّلُ
“Ya Al Awwal” — O The First
Arabic Script
الأوَّلُ
Transliteration
Al Awwal
English Meaning
The First
Tamil Meaning
ஆரம்பமானவன்
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English
The First
Tamil (தமிழ்)
ஆரம்பமானவன்
EN
The First
French (Français)
Le Premier
Urdu (اردو)
پہلا
Persian (فارسی)
اولین
Malay (Melayu)
Yang Pertama
Indonesian (Indonesia)
Yang Pertama
Turkish (Türkçe)
İlk
German (Deutsch)
Der erste
Spanish (Español)
La primera
Hindi (हिन्दी)
पहला
Bengali (বাংলা)
প্রথম
Russian (Русский)
Первый
Chinese (中文)
第一个
Portuguese (Português)
O primeiro
Italian (Italiano)
Il primo
Dutch (Nederlands)
De eerste
Swahili (Kiswahili)
Ya Kwanza
Somali (Soomaali)
Ugu Horayn
Hausa (Hausa)
Na farko
These names share a thematic connection with Al Awwal:
