The Sustainer –
Masculine
“The
Sustainer” has a masculine connotation towards it because of the typical male
roles in society. Men work in order to care for or sustain the family’s
well-being. In the same way this title is attributed to men it can also be
attributed to God. God is the sustainer of the giant human species family. He
sustains the universe in order to fulfill his divine plan and have humans
recognize him.
The Protector –
Masculine
“The
Protector” can be a title for God because of its meaning. A protector can be of
any relation to man or woman; he or she protects from evils and harm out of
love. God assumes this role according to most monotheistic religions. Good and
evil have been defined because of the existence of good and evil and therefore
God protects humans from evil.
The Responder –
Feminine
Women often
show greater signs of empathy and emotion towards any heart-striking event.
When taking care of children, the mother responds to her child’s cry and then
comforts it. God does the same for his children, he responds to prayers and
worship so that he might help his children through life. God listens and
responds like a mother and her child.
The Restorer –
Feminine
Females often
take care of the sick such as sick children, husband, or parents. They play the
role of a restorer to nourish and rejuvenate the sick. God is a restorer in the
same way, restoring the mental, physical, and spiritual sick. He works to
restore all people and make them understand his goodness and care. God restores
the earth so that humans might come to know him and follow him.
Sustainer, Protector,
Responder, and Restorer
The same God heralds all of
these attributes. It is one God that protects against evil, responds if evil
strikes, restores from the striking evil, and sustains the restored person. God
takes on both masculine and feminine roles because He is the ultimate
sustainer, protector, responder, and restorer. He does everything for people
because he loves them and wants them to know him and have faith in his mission.
God is caring and therefore does all of these things for people and embodies
all the attributes or ninety-nine names Muslims give him.
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