The Last

The Name “The Last” means: The One after whom nothing remains, without end. It affirms a perfection belonging to Allah without defect, limit, or resemblance to creation. In al-Ghazali’s perspective, the believer never claims to share the divine attribute in its reality; instead, the Name gives an orientation suited to the condition of a servant.

Meditating on this Name calls the believer to detach from what passes away, prepare to return to Allah, and devote the present to what endures. Knowledge of the Name thereby becomes worship, refinement of character, and trust in Allah alone.