Al-Jabbar (The Compeller)
Al-Jabbar, one of the 99 names of Allah, signifies His attribute as "The Compeller" or "The Restorer of Order."
Quran (Surah Al-Hashr 59:23):
"He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him."
Hadith (Sahih Muslim, Book 48, Hadith 83):
"Allah, the Exalted, says, 'I am as My servant thinks of Me, and I am with him when he remembers Me. If he mentions Me within himself, I mention him within Myself; and if he mentions Me in an assembly, I mention him in a better assembly (i.e., the assembly of angels). If he draws near to Me a hand's span, I draw near to him an arm's length. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him at speed.'"
The significance of Al-Jabbar in the modern world lies in recognizing the ultimate authority and power of Allah. Understanding this attribute encourages believers to surrender to the divine order and seek solace in times of hardship. It also reminds individuals of their responsibility to act justly, restore order, and contribute to the well-being of society.
Islamic term meaning:
auzubillah minashaitan ni rajeem (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the accursed Satan)
astaghfirullah (I seek forgiveness in God)
auzubillah (I seek refuge in Allah)
In sha Allah (God willing)
Subhanallah (Glory be to God)
La hawla wala kuwata illa billah (there is no power and no strength except with Allah)
bismillah (in the name of Allah)
alhamdulillah (praise be to God)
Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest)
Assalamu Alaykom wa rahmatallahi wa barakatu (Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings)
Ma sha Allah (God has willed it)
When Aizen was still at the Soul Academy, he received a summons to the chambers of Central 46 for an internship, as some council members recognized his potential. There, he confirmed his suspicions that the Soul King had entrusted some of his powers to control the world's system to these council members, who barely understood the potential of the technology at their disposal.
Assigned to assist an elder overseeing the control system, Aizen, seeing a golden opportunity, manipulated a minor code, changing the command about "capacity" to "energy." Though a subtle alteration, it provided him enough leverage to build his forces.
This change subjected many powerful children to harsh circumstances, ensuring they would become broken and serve as his soldiers. Aizen smiled at the thought, exploiting the system's loopholes to his advantage, counting on bureaucratic inefficiencies to meet his demand for broken soldiers.
His plan went unnoticed until Byakuya Kuchiki investigated Rukongai, disrupting Aizen's recruitment scheme. Aizen, both angered and amused, sought information on Byakuya's weakness.
"Kuchiki," he whispered, turning to Gin. "What's his weakness?"
Gin smiled sinisterly. "I think he was visiting Rukongai more frequently because of Emiko."
Aizen, indifferent to his droids, recalled all the faces and names he manipulated, owing to his remarkable memory capacity.
"Hisana," Aizen stated her new name. Contemplating, he acknowledged that a man of Byakuya's standing had countless attractive options. So, why was he interested in someone like Hisana?
"You can't intimidate or bribe a man of his standing," Aizen mused. "But you can use his principles against him. Don't you think, Gin?"
Gin smiled, though not entirely pleased, reflecting on how he distanced himself from Rangiku to thwart Aizen's potential manipulation, a knowledge Aizen held over him.
Gin visited Emiko's current residence in district 1 of Rukongai, where she worked as a waitress for a restaurant owned by the Kuchiki clan.
Upon seeing him, Hisana trembled in fear, recalling all the pain she had endured.
"I see that you found yourself a good job?" he asked with a smile. "Wouldn't you like to keep living this way and be able to find your sister?"
Hisana looked at the ground in defeat.
"What's with the sad look?" Gin asked, tilting her face to assess her. Although Hisana wasn't as gorgeous as Rangiku, she had a pretty face, especially now that she was cleaned up and dressed decently.
"I came here to present a gift to my former lover," he said jokingly, making Hisana freeze in terror. "I hope this might help you escape the hells of Rukongai."
Hisana looked at the bottle in her hands, given by Gin, in horror.
"Don't worry, my dear, it's not poison," Gin reassured with a happy smile. "Just an aphrodisiac. I hope you use it well... Bye-bye."
Hisana fell to the ground, clutching the bottle, wondering if he meant Byakuya, the kind man who had helped her.
That night, Hisana couldn't sleep, thinking about her relationship with Byakuya. They weren't lovers or anything, just friends. But then...
She knew a man of his status wouldn't consider her a friend, yet he spoke to her like they were equals.
Remembering his questioning gaze about the medicine, she suspected he had mistaken her for someone else.
Looking at her reflection in the mirror, she noticed her charm. Seducing someone like Byakuya seemed impossible, but his interest in her made her contemplate the bottle in front of her.
Tears fell as she recalled the horrors of Rukongai. She never wanted to live that way again.
Not long after, something happened between them, and Byakuya felt ashamed of his weakness. Blaming himself for losing control and taking advantage of a defenseless woman who trusted him.
Byakuya watched as Hisana clutched the sheets in shame, tears streaming down her cheeks, horrified at the effect of the aphrodisiac she laced in his tea.
"Auzubillahi minashaytani rajim," Byakuya whispered to himself in remorse and horror. He couldn't believe how evil he was for doing something like this.
Realizing the gravity of the harm he caused to Hisana, the Kuchiki clan, and most of all, his own soul, he punched the ground and gritted his teeth. "Astaghfirullah."
"Forgive me, Hisana," he begged, voice trembling. Shame and self-loathing overwhelmed him. "I will take responsibility for this."
Rukia looked up at the ceiling of her tiny room (Ichigo's closet), contemplating her life. She thought about how she preferred the small space over her large bedroom in the Kuchiki manor, reminiscent of her younger days with Renji and others.
Although their life was challenging, at least they were happy as a family, unlike the cold and heavy atmosphere in the Kuchiki manor. While the staff and servants were kind, her adoptive brother seemed like a black hole, sucking warmth and happiness from everyone around him.
She wondered how true the rumors about Byakuya being a loving and compassionate husband were, as he appeared indifferent to everything except rules and their enforcement.
Suddenly, her soul phone rang.
"What's that beeping sound?" Ichigo asked from outside the closet. Rukia saw the warning that a hollow was about to attack him.
"Ichigo!" Rukia yelled, opening the closet door, causing Ichigo to scream in shock.
"Astagfirallah...What are you doing in my closet?!" he yelled.
to be continued...