The Qur’an refers to Allah by this name eighteen times.

In the following verse, Jesus (peace be upon him) addresses Allah by this name: “I was a witness over them while I dwelt among them; when You took me up, you were Ever-Watchful over them, and You are a Witness to all things.” [Surah al-Ma’idah: 117]

We also read verses like: “Allah is Witness over all things.” [Surah al-Mujadilah: 6]

And: “Allah is sufficient as Witness.” [Surah al-Nisa’: 79]

Allah is the Witness, for whom nothing escapes His sight and nothing eludes His knowledge. And He is the just Witness, a Witness for truth. He is the Witness for the oppressed and downtrodden against those who wrong them.

This name reminds us that what may go unseen by human eyes is still witnessed by Allah.

Allah says: “So wait patiently for your Lord’s decree, for surely you are in Our sight.” [Surah al-Tur: 48]

Another meaning of this name is that Allah is a Witness to faith.

In this context, Allah says: “Allah (Himself) is witness that there is no god save Him. And the angels and the people of knowledge (too are witnesses).” [Surah Al Imran: 18]

The belief that Allah is the Witness makes us more aware that Allah witnesses whatever we do.

Allah says: “And you are not engaged in any affair, nor do you recite concerning it any portion of the Quran, nor do you do any work, but We are witnesses over you when you enter into it.” [Surah Yunus: 61]

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