AlHakeem

Al-Hakeem, often transliterated as al-Hakeem or al-Hakim, is an epithet of God in Islamic theology, commonly rendered in English as The Wise or The All-Wise. In Arabic, al-ḥakīm comes from the root ḥ-k-m, associated with wisdom, prudent judgment, and sound rulership. The form with the definite article signals a unique, all-encompassing wisdom attributed to God.

In Islamic tradition, Al-Hakeem is one of the 99 Names of Allah, a set of attributes used to describe the divine nature. The attribute emphasizes that God's actions are wise, purposeful, and timely, even when their reasons are not always evident to humans. It underlines the belief that divine decrees, guidance, and laws reflect a perfect and comprehensive wisdom, guiding creation toward a intended order and good.

The name is also used outside purely theological contexts. Muslims may invoke or reflect upon the attribute in prayer and contemplation, and it appears in personal names such as Abdul-Hakeem (servant of the All-Wise). Transliterations vary, with some texts using Al-Hakim or Al-Hakeem.

See also: 99 Names of Allah.