الْبَاطِنُ

Al-Baatin

المعنى · Meaning

العالم بالسرائر

The Hidden, The One that nothing is above Him and nothing is underneath Him, hence He exists without a place. He, The Exalted, His Existence is obvious by proofs and He is clear from the delusions of attributes of bodies.

الشرح والدلالة · Explanation

الباطن هو المحتجب عن الأبصار، العالم بما في الصدور.

Al-Baatin means 'The Hidden' or 'The Imperceptible'. It signifies that Allah is hidden from human perception in this world. His essence cannot be seen or fully comprehended by the senses. He is hidden in His reality while being manifest through His signs. He knows all hidden things and is closer to us than we can perceive. Quran References: 'He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate (Al-Baatin)' (57:3). Spiritual Significance: Al-Baatin reminds us that Allah's true reality is beyond human perception. We know Him through His signs, not through direct vision in this world. Benefit: Reciting Al-Baatin increases faith in the unseen, deepens spiritual awareness, and reminds us that Allah is always close even when not perceived.