India, April 12 -- All the divine names mentioned in the Quran, give us points of reference for reflection and pondering. With these names we find definite guidance with which we may arrive at a concept of the divine Being, of the Being of God, and thinking of the attributes of God, we may establish a specific intellectual relationship with the Divine Being. It is this relationship which is called God-realization.

This is why the Quran tells us about the best names of God. It also tells us: "God has the Most Excellent Names. Call on Him by His Names and keep away from those who distort them." (7:180). That is, think of God in terms of these perfect divine attributes, rather than by such names as people have themselves concocted.

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