Al-Musawwir" (the Fashioner)

Surah Al-Hashr (59:24)

He is Allah: the Creator, the Inventor, the Shaper. He alone has the Most Beautiful Names. Whatever is in the heavens and the earth constantly glorifies Him. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise.

Surah Al-An'am (6:141): "And He it is who produces gardens trellised and untrellised, date-palms, and crops of different shape (and taste (its fruits and its plants) and olives, and pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in taste). Eat of their fruit when they ripen, but pay the due thereof (its Zakat) on the day of its harvest, and waste not by extravagance. Verily, He likes not Al-Musrifun (those who waste by extravagance)."

The relevance of Al-Musawwir to the modern world lies in recognizing Allah as the ultimate Designer and Shaper of all things. In a contemporary context, it encourages believers to reflect on the complexity and beauty of the world, acknowledging the divine design in both natural and human creations.

Understanding Allah as Al-Musawwir also prompts humility and appreciation for diversity in the modern world, recognizing the intricate designs in various cultures, ecosystems, and individuals. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting the differences and unique qualities that Allah has fashioned within His creation.

Furthermore, this attribute encourages believers to engage in creative endeavors responsibly, aligning their actions with the principles of justice, compassion, and ethical considerations. Recognizing Allah as the Fashioner prompts a mindful approach to innovation and design, ensuring that human creations contribute positively to society and adhere to moral standards.

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)

As an orphan, Byakuya only wished to have a family who loves him. Instead, what he got was a mountain of expectations from his clan that he had to climb. He strived to become the best by sacrificing his youth and immediate happiness, focusing on training and studying to become a worthy leader of the Kuchiki clan.

In doing so, he witnessed the worst side of humanity and the darkness of the world. If not for the firm principles of Islam that shaped his upbringing, he would have fully succumbed to the evil within, influenced by the corruptions of the world. The temptations were overwhelming for someone with wealth, power, and influence.

At some point, he did wish to rule over the Soul Society, as the Soul King seemed indifferent to the worlds he governed. Determined to bring about change, Byakuya soon realized he couldn't alter anything, especially when he couldn't even save Hisana.

The pain of losing her felt like his heart had been torn from his chest, and he wanted to cry out his sorrow. However, he must not cry; his grandfather had told him not to shed tears, as it is evidence of weakness—something he must never show as a Kuchiki and a shinigami.

A year later, after adopting Rukia, something bad happened. He was informed that she was in the Shiba residence with Kaien's corpse. Upon hearing such news from her shadow guards, Byakuya immediately Shunpoed towards the Shiba manor after instructing his assistant to summon the Kuchiki elders.

His heart was beating so loudly in his chest that he could hear it as he jumped from the roof into the forest, disregarding the fact that he could be ambushed by hollows or their enemy clans.

"Rukia," he whispered as he gritted his teeth. Although he had been ignoring her existence all this time, she was, in fact, the closest to family he had. The way her eyes looked at him, how she always walked silently behind him, and held onto every word he said reminded him of his youth—how much he craved to be noticed and make his grandfather proud.

But her face was so similar to Hisana that he was afraid to acknowledge the feelings he felt whenever she's near. After all, he was supposed to be her brother as Hisana wished, not her bethrode as the clan hoped—what he secretly craved. But he didn't want to contradict his promise as a man of his word.

A promise to him, as a Muslim and a leader, is something that should never be broken. Because if he did so, then he was afraid that this weakness would dismantle his already weakened resolve. That he was, in fact, a man with many sins, not as righteous as he should be, making him doubt his decisions and ability to lead his people. And having such weakness is simply unacceptable.

So he avoided Rukia as much as possible, even though he knew that he was hurting her the same way his grandfather had made him feel whenever he neglected him—a sentiment he never once told him about. But now he knew that his grandfather's coldness was necessary as a Kuchiki leader.

But now Rukia is in danger, as well as the Kuchiki clan. And as a leader, he must protect them both.

As soon as he arrived at the Shiba residence, he noticed Rukia's unperturbed attitude, seemingly oblivious to the danger around her.

"I killed Shiba Kaien," she declared with a chilling voice that sent shivers down everyone's spine. Because the leader of the Shiba clan and lieutenant of Squad 13 is not someone who could be easily taken down by anyone, even an entire army.

Rukia clutched onto Ichigo's shihakusho as he jumped from roof to roof, racing to save Orihime. Strangely, all she could think about was Kaien, the only person who had shown her light in her darkened world.

He accepted her as she was and treated her like a normal person.

Back in the orphanage, she was an outcast for unknown reasons. In Rukongai, she fought almost every day to live, not experiencing a normal life. Suddenly, she became a Kuchiki princess, living an abnormal existence.

All she wanted was to live a normal life—having a warm family who loved her, and whom she loved. A simple existence.

However, every turn of her life was filled with people who abandoned her, ignored her, and cast her aside.

Kaien was different. He treated her like neither a noble woman from a wealthy clan nor a street rat of Rukongai. He made her feel normal and accepted for who she was as a person.

But then...

She killed him.

Rukia felt her chest tighten as the emptiness in her heart overwhelmed her. It made her wonder for the thousandth time if this is what hollows felt when they lose their hearts. When Kaien was possessed by the hollow and became one himself.

Ichigo felt Rukia's tight grip, wondering if she was afraid he would drop her. Although a funny prank as payback for her bossy attitude, he couldn't find it in him to hurt her.

He suddenly recalled how Rukia would sometimes look at his face longer than usual, the sorrow in her eyes that her fake smile couldn't hide.

But it was none of his business. After she regained her power, he would no longer help her with her job, so it's better not to get involved with her more than necessary.

"Bismillah," Rukia whispered as she jumped off Ichigo's back and onto the road below.

Finally, they arrived at the apartment where Orihime lived. Rukia and Ichigo stood outside, wondering how they would enter the house. Since Ichigo was a shinigami, normal citizens wouldn't see him, but Rukia was in her gigai, so she might be mistaken for a burglar if she went with him.

Suddenly, they heard commotion in Orihime's apartment.

to be continued...