The Names : EP 23 – As – Sammi

In this final episode of The Names series, Sheikh Mikhail Ahmed Smith reflects on the divine name As-Sami'a—Allah's attribute of hearing everything, both spoken words and unspoken thoughts. Drawing from powerful Quranic and Hadith narratives, he emphasizes that Allah hears every whisper, every internal struggle, and every silent plea. The episode centers on the story of Khawla bint Tha'laba, who, after being abandoned by her husband in a pre-Islamic form of separation, turned to Allah in despair, only for revelation to follow: 'Indeed, Allah has heard the woman who complains to Him.' This moment underscores that when no human ear remains to listen, Allah is the ultimate listener. The Sheikh also shares the story of Fudala, a man whose murderous thoughts during the Prophet’s tawaf were known to Allah, illustrating that internal dialogue is not hidden. He urges listeners to cultivate mindful speech and inner dhikr, warning that words, even those not intended, carry weight before Allah. The episode culminates in a call to action: in these final hours of Ramadan, even a single moment of heartfelt connection with Allah—spoken or silent—is enough. The name As-Sami'a is not just a theological concept but a spiritual refuge for the weary, the broken, and the overwhelmed.