What Al-Akhir means
Al-Akhir means the Last. He will remain after everything ends, and there is nothing after Him. All of creation will pass away, but Allah remains forever (55:26-27). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in his dua: 'You are the Last, there is nothing after You' (Muslim).
- Arabic
- الْآخِرُ
- Root
- أ خ ر: last, after
- Meaning
- The Last
In the Qur'an
This name is mentioned in the Qur'an.
هُوَ ٱلْأَوَّلُ وَٱلْءَاخِرُ وَٱلظَّٰهِرُ وَٱلْبَاطِنُ ۖ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
Living by this name
Work for what lasts with Allah, not only for this short life. Pray: O Allah, make the best of my days the day I meet You.