Al-Hakam (الحكم): Meaning of Allah’s Name

The One who judges between His Servants in this life and the Hereafter with His Justice and Fairness. He will not oppress anyone to the extent of an atoms weight, and none will be made to carry the encumbrance of another. No servant will be recompensed in a way that is greater that the magnitude of his sin; he will be given only what he deserves. Not a single person’s right will be denied, He is the Just in His regulation and decree,

"Indeed My Lord is upon the Straight Path." (11:56)

"Say: I am on clear proof from my Lord, but you deny (the truth). I do not have what you are impatient for (i.e. the Punishment). The judgement is only for Allaah, He declares the truth, and He is the best of judges." (6:57)

P.B.U.H. said: “God is Al-Hakam, and He has the rule and dominion.”

The Linguistic Meaning:

Hukm is preventing, and Al-Hakem is the one who prevents the foes from doing injustice to one another. It also, means judging with justice. God, the Praiseworthy, is Al-Hakam: Who judges among His slaves in this life and in the Hereafter, with His Fairness and Justice. His Justice is accurate and precise that takes account of even the smallest atom. He does not over punish, and He returns the rights to their owners; therefore, He makes sure that every right owner receives his right.

The Grandeur of Al-Hakam

All of His Laws, the religious, destiny and punishment laws are free from any flaw or fault, free from any ignorance or injustice, as they contain perfect wisdom and guidance. His Judgement is valid and suitable for every time and place that brings out benevolence for all creation. God, the All-Mighty, said: “Do they then seek the judgement of (the days of) Ignorance? And who is better in judgement than Allah for a people who have firm Faith”. (Al-Maidah: 50)