Vasiu

Pronunciation:al-Waesiu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE ALL-ENCOMPASSING, THE ALL-EMBRACING1- He who has limitless capacity and abundance. 2- He whose generosity, and magnamity are beyond limits and estimates rather beyond imagination. 3- He whose bounties encompass all creatures and things, and the vastness of His knowledge is far more than the entire expanse of earth and the heavens.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:To Allah belong the East and the West: whithersoever ye turn, there is Allah's countenance. For ALLAH IS ALL-EMBRACING, All-Knowing. (2:115)

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Mucibu

Pronunciation:al-Mujeybu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE RESPONSIVEThe responder to prayers. He who grants the wishes who appeal to him. The one who responds to every need.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I LISTEN TO THE PRAYER OF EVERY SUPPLIANT WHEN HE CALLETH ON ME: let them also, with a will, listen to My call, and believe in Me: that they may walk in the right way. And your Lord says: "CALL ON ME; I WILL ANSWER YOUR (PRAYER): but those who are too arrogant to serve Me will surely find themselves in Hell, in humiliation!"

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Rakibu

Pronunciation:ar-Rakeybu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE WATCHFULHe who observes all creatures, and every action is under His control.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:And behold! Allah will say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! didst thou say unto men, 'Worship me and my mother as gods in derogation of Allah'?" He will say: "Glory to Thee! never could I say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, Thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart, though I know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is hidden. "Never said I to them aught except what Thou didst command me to say, to wit, 'Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord'; and I was a witness over them whilst I dwelt amongst them; when thou didst take me up thou wast THE WATCHER OVER THEM, and Thou art a witness to all things. "If Thou dost punish them, they are Thy servants: if Thou dost forgive them, Thou art the Exalted in power, the Wise."

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Kerimu

Pronunciation:al-Kariymu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE GENEROUSHe whose generosity is most abundant.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:When the Sky is cleft asunder; When the Stars are scattered; When the Oceans are suffered to burst forth; And when the Graves are turned upside down; (Then) shall each soul know what it hath sent forward and (what it hath) kept back. O man! what has seduced thee from THY LORD MOST BENEFICENT? Him Who created thee, fashioned thee in due proportion, and gave thee a just bias; In whatever form He wills, does He put thee together. Nay! But ye do reject Right and Judgment! But verily over you (are appointed angels) to protect you, Kind and honourable; writing down (your deeds): They know (and understand) all that ye do. As for the Righteous, they will be in Bliss; And the Wicked; they will be in the Fire, Which they will enter on the Day of Judgment, And they will not be able to keep away therefrom. And what will explain to thee what the Day of Judgment is? Again, what will explain to thee what the Day of Judgment is? (It will be) the Day when no soul shall have power (to do) aught for another: for the Command, that Day, will be (wholly) with Allah.

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Celilu

Pronunciation:al-Jaliylu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE SUBLIME ONE, THE REVERED ONEHe who is the Lord of majesty and grandeur.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Blessed be the name of thy Lord, FULL OF MAJESTY, BOUNTY AND HONOUR.

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Hasibu

Pronunciation:al-Haseybu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE RECKONER1- He who knows in detail the account of things people do throughout their life. 2- The one who sufficient for those believe in Him. 3- He who will hold the Last Judgement so that every one should get his due reward and his due punishment.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:If indeed thou ask them who it is that created the heavens and the earth, they would be sure to say, "Allah." Say: "See ye then the things that ye invoke besides Allah; can they, if Allah wills some Penalty for me, remove His Penalty? Or if He wills some Grace for me, can they keep back His Grace?" Say: "SUFFICIENT IS ALLAH for me! in Him trust those who put their trust." It is the practice of those) who preach the Messages of Allah, and fear Him, and fear none but Allah. And ENOUGH IS ALLAH TO CALL (MEN) TO ACCOUNT.

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Mukitu

Pronunciation:al-Mukeutu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE NOURISHER, THE MAINTAINERHe who gives every creature it's sustenance.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance? IT IS ALLAH WHO FEEDS (BOTH) THEM AND YOU, for He hears and knows (all things). Or, who originates Creation, then repeats it, and WHO GIVES YOU SUSTENANCE from heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Say, "Bring forth your argument, if ye are telling the truth!"

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Hafizu

Pronunciation:al-Hafiuzu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE PRESERVER1- He who preserves all things in detail, and for a time preserves them from misfortune and calamity. 2- He who knows in detail the account of things people do throughout their life.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He said: "shall I trust you with him with any result other than when I trusted you with his brother aforetime? But ALLAH IS THE BEST TO TAKE CARE (of him), and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy!" And those who take as protectors others besides Him, ALLAH DOTH WATCH OVER THEM; and thou art not the disposer of their affairs.

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Kebiru

Pronunciation:al-Kabeuru jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE GREATESTWho is supremely great. The one and only being, whose existence is free of time, place and similarity to any of the creatures.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Allah doth know what every female (womb) doth bear, by how much the wombs fall short (of their time or number) or do exceed. Every single thing is before His sight, in (due) proportion. He knoweth the Unseen and that which is open: HE IS THE GREAT, the most High. It is the same (to Him) whether any of you conceal his speech or declare it openly; whether he lie hid by night or walk forth freely by day.

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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 45nm Wolfdale CPU Review

Size Doesn't Matter: Intel goes 45nm

Happy moments nowadays in the Intel offices around the globe as they have been pulverizing the competition since the day the Core2Duo series saw the daylight. Looking back in the Madshrimps archives, we found our first contact with the C2D processors almost two years ago.

The then so powerful AMD Athlon 64 processing units were practically blown away when the new high-end chips of Intel hit the forums as the results were that impressive that everyone started saving up to have one of those Intel bad boys. Thanks to the massive amount of L2 cache, which was four times the size AMD ever equipped their high-end CPU with; one just felt that Intel made a giant leap forward. Since we saw the first C2D's arrive at our Madshrimp facilities, we have seen various different models passing by, the one more impressive than the other. In fact, we saw Intel compete with itself in an attempt to produce the best cost-effective AND the best performing processor on the market.

The desktop Core 2 Duo series falls apart in four different sections, namely the E2xxx, the E4xxx, the E6xxx and of course the Q6xxx series, where the last group is in fact two E6xxx category CPU's pasted together to form a quad-core. All of these processors have their own advantages and each of them are worthy to be called 'a smart investment', however it seems that Intel is really trying to gain every penny out of the C2D on 65nm production procedure.

It has been a few months now since the newer C2D chips have arrived: the 45nm Yorksfield and Wolfdale processors. The Yorksfield Quad Core CPU we tested here, so this only leaves us with the Wolfdale .

Before we continue our review, I'd like to spend a few words on the shop that made it possible to review this E8500 ES, namely Alternate Belgium. Alternate used to be a Germany-only webshop, but it has expanded over Western-Europe and since a few months, there have a brick and mortar store in Belgium as well. As they insist on good service, Alternate uses a large stock which you can order online for quick turnaround. (according to the information on the website, you receive your products the next day if ordered online before 15h00!). For our Belgian readers, in order to find out more about Alternate Belgium.

Thanks to Alternate.be, we managed to lay our hands on an E8500 ES CPU, one which is not widely available yet. By the time this review gets published, the E8500 paper launch should have been transformed in an actual launch and everybody should now be able to buy one.

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Intel Core 2 Duo E7200

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200

Intel helped launch their 45nm processors with the in November, and then proceeded to release their mid-range Dual-Cores in late January and finally, their low-end and mid-range Quad-Cores late last month. So you might be asking, "where are the low-end Dual-Cores?" Good question, and one we'll help answer today.

The E7200 will be the first "value" model that Intel will launch, and for the most part, it's kind of like a Q9300 split right down the middle. The difference is that while the Q9300 utilizes a 1333MHz FSB, the E7200 sticks to the "stock" option of the 65nm models, at 1066MHz FSB. This in itself is a big improvement, since the most comparable 65nm Dual-Core, the E4700, uses an 800MHz FSB.

The rumored launch date for the E7200 is next month, but that conflicts with the "Q2" launch date that Intel's press relations gave us. Similar to the 45nm Quad-Core launch, Intel likely still has many 65nm low-end Dual-Cores and would like to clear some of them out first, before officially launching the E7200 and others. So at this point, the release date is up in the air, but it will probably prove a lot sooner than later.

With its unique 9.5x multiplier, the E7200 hits a stock clock frequency of 2.53GHz and includes 3 MB of L2 cache, 1.5 MB per core. This is unlike the mid-range Dual-Cores, such as the E8400, which includes 6 MB of L2 cache. Whether or not that decrease will affect performance is something our benchmarks will help explain.

Closer Look at the Core 2 Duo E7200

Like the E4xxx series before it, the E7xxx series is designed for value-conscious consumers who want a solid CPU that will help get the job done. They don't boast extreme performance, but as we've come to find out well over the past few years, even Intel's lower-end Core 2 Duo offerings are well worth the time... even with overclocking out of the picture.

The E7200 still contains a 65W TDP, so while it's a lower-end model, it's not meant to be more energy-efficient over the mid-range E8xxx series. Thanks to 45nm enhancements however, improved efficiency should result in an overall wattage drain decrease over previous 65nm products.

Processor Name	Cores	Clock	Cache	FSB	TDP	1Ku Price	Available
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775	4	3.20GHz	2 x 6MB	1600MHz	150W	$1,499	Now
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770	4	3.20GHz	2 x 6MB	1600MHz	136W	$1,399	Now
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650	4	3.0GHz	2 x 6MB	1333MHz	130W	$999	Now
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550	4	2.86GHz	2 x 6MB	1333MHz	95W	$530	Now
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450	4	2.66GHz	2 x 6MB	1333MHz	95W	$316	Now
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300	4	2.5GHz	2 x 3MB	1333MHz	95W	$266	Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500	2	3.16GHz	6MB	1333MHz	65W	$266	Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400	2	3.00GHz	6MB	1333MHz	65W	$183	Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200	2	2.66GHz	6MB	1333MHz	65W	$163	Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8190	2	2.66GHz	6MB	1333MHz	65W	$163	Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200	2	2.53GHz	3MB	1066MHz	65W	~$133	May 2008

The E7200 would prove a great choice for most anyone, regardless of the intention. It would fit well in a general-use PC, it could well handle high-definition content in an HTPC, and even has the power to deliver superb gaming performance, as we'll see later. For the projected $133 USD (to retailer) price, the E7200 looks to be one heck of a offering.

Top Left: E7200, Top Right: E8400, Bottom: QX9650

To recap, while we are unsure of the actual release date and price, we wouldn't be surprised to see it launch next month with a $133USD (/1,000) price tag. Rumors have been rampant, so it could very well happen. We're just not willing to put money on it quite yet.

So, let's get right to some benchmarking! On the following page, we explain in-depth how our testing methodology works, then we'll jump into our SYSmark and PCMark tests, followed by many more.

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Core 2 Extreme vs. Core 2 Duo

Previously Intel had differentiated its "Extreme" line of processors by giving them larger caches, a faster FSB, Hyper Threading support, and/or higher clock speeds. With the Core 2 processor family, the Extreme version gets a higher clock speed (2.93GHz vs. 2.66GHz) and this time around it also gets an unlocked multiplier. Intel officially describes this feature as the following:

Core 2 Extreme is not truly "unlocked". Officially (per the BIOS Writers Guide), it is "a frequency limited processor with additional support for ratio overrides higher than the maximum Intel-tested bus-to-core ratio." Currently, that max tested ratio is 11:1 (aka 2.93G @ 1066 FSB). The min ratio is 6:1. However, do note that the Core 2 Extreme will boot at 2.93G unlike prior generation XE processors which booted to the lowest possible ratio and had to be "cranked up" to the performance ratio.

In other words, you can adjust the clock multiplier higher or lower than 11.0x, which hasn't been possible on a retail Intel chip for several years. By shipping the Core 2 Extreme unlocked, Intel has taken yet another page from AMD's Guide to Processor Success. Unfortunately for AMD, this wasn't the only page Intel took.

Manufacturing Comparison

The new Core 2 processors, regardless of L2 cache size, are made up of 291 million transistors on a 143 mm^2 die. This makes the new chips smaller and cheaper to make than Intel's Pentium D 900 series. The new Core 2 processors are also much smaller than the Athlon 64 X2s despite packing more transistors thanks to being built on a 65nm process vs. 90nm for the X2s.

CPU	Manufacturing Process	Transistor Count	Die Size
AMD Athlon 64 X2 (2x512KB)	90nm	154M	183 mm^2
Intel Core 2	65nm	291M	143 mm^2
Intel Pentium D 900	65nm	376M	162 mm^2

Intel's smaller die and greater number of manufacturing facilities results in greater flexibility with pricing than AMD.

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Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor

The architecture is called Core, processor family is Core 2, the product names are Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme. In the past we've talked about its architecture and even previewed its performance, but today is the real deal. We've all been waiting for this day, the day Intel lifts the last remaining curtain on the chip that is designed to re-take the performance crown from AMD, to return Intel to its days of glory.

It sure looks innocent enough:

Core 2 Duo (left) vs. Pentium D (right)

What you see above appears to be no different than a Pentium D. Honestly, unless you flip it over there's no indication of what lies beneath that dull aluminum heat spreader.

Core 2 Duo (left) vs. Pentium D (right)

But make no mistake, what you see before you is not the power hungry, poor performing, non-competitive garbage (sorry guys, it's the truth) that Intel has been shoving down our throats for the greater part of the past 5 years. No, you're instead looking at the most impressive piece of silicon the world has ever seen - and the fastest desktop processor we've ever tested. What you're looking at is Conroe and today is its birthday.

Intel's Core 2 launch lineup is fairly well rounded as you can see from the table below:

CPU	Clock Speed	L2 Cache
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800	2.93GHz	4MB
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700	2.66GHz	4MB
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600	2.40GHz	4MB
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400	2.13GHz	2MB
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300	1.86GHz	2MB

As the name implies, all Core 2 Duo CPUs are dual core as is the Core 2 Extreme. Hyper Threading is not supported on any Core 2 CPU currently on Intel's roadmaps, although a similar feature may eventually make its debut in later CPUs. All of the CPUs launching today also support Intel's Virtualization Technology (VT), run on a 1066MHz FSB and are built using 65nm transistors.

The table above features all of the Core 2 processors Intel will be releasing this year. In early next year Intel will also introduce the E4200, which will be a 1.60GHz part with only a 800MHz FSB, a 2MB cache and no VT support. The E4200 will remain a dual core part, as single core Core 2 processors won't debut until late next year. On the opposite end of the spectrum Intel will also introduce Kentsfield in Q1 next year, which will be a Core 2 Extreme branded quad core CPU from Intel.

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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

Core 2 Duo E8400 Workhorse CPU

In this age of quad-core processors, can a dual-core processor really cut it? CPU manufacturers AMD and Intel have repeatedly emphasized that multi-threaded applications are the future of computing, and that both companies will soon relegate single and dual-core processors to entry-level markets. As quad-core processors become more widely adopted in the mid-range and high-end, we're going to see more developers taking advantage of them with multi-threaded software. There are already a few bleeding-edge applications like Bibble that do this.

Right now, however, these applications are few and far between. Most of the utilities, office applications and day-to-day software that's on the average computer won't know what to do with extra CPU cores and will be served by a processor with more cache or higher clock speeds.

Keeping this in mind, the spotlight is clearly on Intel's family of Core 2 Dup E8000-series Wolfdale processors. The Core 2 Duo E8400, with its 3.0GHz clock speed, 1333MHz FSB speed and 6MB of L2 cache, remains a force to be reckoned with. In tests like Sysmark that test common, real-world office applications, the E8400 was generally a little faster than the Phenom II X4 955 and a little slower than the Core i7 920. All processors are absolutely fast enough for average desktop applications likely to be encountered in the office or at home. The same holds true during gaming, where the majority of titles are more suited to high-frequency dual-core processors rather than parallel quad-core processors.

With a current street price of the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is $100 cheaper than the AMD Phenom II X4 955 and $150 than the least expensive Intel Core i7 processor. While the quad-core processors can definitely outclass the Core 2 Duo E8400 in certain scientific simulations, 3D rendering and video encoding benchmarks, they just don't deliver as much everyday value as a speedy dual-core processor.

Under the hood, the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 isn't revolutionary. While the original Conroe E6000-series processors were manufactured on a 65nm process, the Wolfdale chips are produced at 45nm. Shrinking the chip has kept the E8400's power draw levels low, just 65W, so under full CPU load it actually draws less power than lower-performing processors. Intel has also added new SSE extensions, lower power states, and better hardware virtualization support.

Overclocking the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 was dead simple, with only a minor bump in voltages required to move the processor from 3.0GHz up to 4.05GHz when using the stock Intel cooler. While we didn't do any official benchmarks at that speed, a 4GHz E8400 is enough to give the Core i7 920 a run for its money in many single and dual-core applications.

Given the benchmark results I think it's safe to say two things are clear. The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor is handicapped against triple and quad-core processors in tests that are multi-threaded. In standard desktop applications that people use everyday, like Word or email, surfing the web or doing spreadsheets, the Core 2 Duo E8400 is more than powerful, and a very good value. While those that specialize in content creation may have already embraced quad-core processing, most everybody else will find that a speedy dual-core CPU like the Core 2 Duo E8400 is a better value.

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Intel Core 2 Duo

Let's take a step back in time to when CPUs were easy to understand. Comparing different processor to easy, the higher the clock speed of the chip, the faster it was. That's all there was to it, 3GHz was better than 2.4GHz, and that's all one needed to know. The numbers game has of course been relegated to a historical footnote by newer core technologies that re-wrote the rules - anyone remember the shock of a Core 2 Duo processor out pacing a pentinium 4 chip at twice the speed?

Moving from single core to dual-core processors had an immediate benefit in many computing situations; background appl could run on one core, while the other focused on the tasks at hand. Moving from two cores to four cores hasn't been quite the universal panacea for processing power. Only a few applications make effective use of all that parallel processing goodness....

Which brings us to the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, a 3.0GHz dual-core processor based on the 'Wolfdale' core that is being manufactured on the 45nm process. This socket 755 processor packs in 6MB of L2 cache and operates with a 1333MHz Front Side Bus speed. The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 retails for around $199 CDN ($170 USD, £113 GBP), which makes it considerably more affordable than quad-core processors with equivalent clock speed and cache.

So how does the E8400 compete against the new quad-core chips from AMD and Intel? While more cores can make a big difference in multi-threaded applications, they can also trip over themselves and slow down single-threaded applications. For everyday computer users, a fast dual-core CPU might be all the processing power you really need, let's find out!

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor Tech Specs Core 2 Duo E8400 Clock: 3.0 GHz Codename: Wolfdale Cores: 2 L1: 2 x 64K L2: 6MB Multiplier: 9x FSB Bus: 1333 MHz Package: LGA775 Socket: 775 organic mPGA Core: 45nm Transistor: 400M Power: 65 Watts Vcore: 0.850-1.3625V Cost: $203 CDN

Intel's Core 2 Duo E8400 processor is physically similar to the Core 2 Duo E6750 (Conroe) and Socket 775 Pentium D processors that came before it. All of these processors use the Land Grid Array 775-pad package. intels move to a 45 nanometer manufacturing process means the silicon die here is approximately 104mm2 in area and contains around 410 million transistors. While the Core 2 Duo E8400 is a Socket 775 CPU, it isn't compatible with all Socket 775 motherboard due to different voltage requirements and processor power envelopes.

Currently the Intel X48, X38, P45, P35, G35, G33 and G31 chipsets have native support for 45nm 'Wolfdale' processors and will support the 1333MHz Front Side Bus speed. Motherboards with older chipsets may support Wolfdale processors like the E8400 processor though BIOS updates, although compatibility isn't universal. As always, check the vendor's support page before you pick up any new parts.

Due to its 45nm die-shrink, the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor can be clocked at higher speeds yet maintain the same thermal design power (TDP) as the older 65nm E6000 series of processors. The typical TDP for the Core 2 Duo E8400 processor is 65W.

1333 MHz Front Side Bus Speed / 45nm Wolfdale Core

Wolfdale processors are currently Intel's fastest dual-core processors. You can identify a Wolfdale processor by its family series. The Intel E5000, E7000 and E8000-series are all based on the Wolfdale core, and share the same 45nm

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is a member of the highest end family. All E8000-series processors have 410 million transistors, 6MB of L2 cache, run at a 1333MHz front side bus, and have a TDP of 65W. The lower end of the Wolfdale dual-core processor families scale down accordingly: the E7XXX family of processors have 3MB of cache and run at a 1066MHz FSB, and the Intel E5XXX family, which has 2MB of cache and runs at 800MHz FSB.

Intel Socket 775 'Wolfdale' 45nm Processors
Processor Models	Thermal Design Power	Clock Speed	FSB	L2 Cache Size	Price (USD)
Intel Core 2 Duo E8600	65W	3.33 GHz	1333MHz	6MB	$266
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500	65W	3.16 GHz	1333MHz	6MB	$183
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400	65W	3.0 GHz	1333MHz	6MB	$163
Intel Core 2 Duo E8300	65W	2.83 GHz	1333MHz	6MB	$163
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200	65W	2.66 GHz	1333MHz	6MB	$163
Intel Core 2 Duo E8190	65W	2.66 GHz	1333MHz	6MB	$163
Intel Core 2 Duo E7500	65W	2.93 GHz	1066MHz	3MB	$133
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400	65W	2.8 GHz	1066MHz	3MB	$113
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300	65W	2.66 GHz	1066MHz	3MB	$133
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200	65W	2.53 GHz	1066MHz	3MB	$113

Intel has also added some new instruction sets for its Wolfdale (dual-core) and Yorkfield (quad-core) 45nm processors. The new SSE4 (Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extension, if you were wondering) instructions consist of 47 new vector instructions, most of which focus on improving the processor's co-ordination with graphics and video acceleration.

Hardware has also improved, better for applications like VMware. Intel's improved assisted virtualization is better at managing requests from the virtual manager, which allows both the virtual machine and the native to make calls to the hardware without conflicting with one another. The larger, 6MB cache on the high-end Wolfdale processors is also very useful in these environments.

Intel's also talked a lot about how power efficient these new 45nm Wolfdale processors are going to be - so of course PCSTATS is going to put their claims to the test...

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The Intel Core 2 Duo Is Finally Out!

The long-awaited Intel® Core 2 Duo has finally arrived here in Malaysia. As you know by now, the Core 2 Duo brand will cover both the desktop and mobile processors. The Intel® Core 2 Duo desktop processor was codenamed Conroe, whereas Merom is the codename for the mobile processor.

The event kicked off with an introduction by Intel Malaysia's PR Manager, Norhizam Kadir. Then Intel's Marketing Manager, Charlotte Lamprecht took over the show, introducing the new processors and showing the advantages of the new Core architecture over the previous Netburst architecture.

Needless to say, lots of numbers were thrown out. Not surprising for a company in an industry obsessed with numbers. But it's evident that Intel wants us to quickly forget about the Gigahertz mindset they started us on, and start thinking in terms of performance per watt.

Intel also roped in Malaysia's 2005 World Cyber Games champion, Albert Lim, to speak at the launch. He was the first to own an Intel Core 2 Duo processor in Malaysia and needless to say, he loved it. Who wouldn't? The system, armed with a $999 Core 2 Duo Extreme X6800 processor, was sponsored by Intel. It had better be good if it costs so much!

To convince us it was not pure marketing talk, Intel gave us a few realtime demonstrations of the new Core architecture versus the old Netburst architecture. They showed how an average Core 2 Duo processor will not only beat the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor, but also do it with a much lower power consumption and at a much lower price point.

For some reason, Intel refrained from comparing the Core 2 Duo against processors from the big green monster, as the WCG champion Albert Lim was wont to describe AMD. They only concentrated on showing just how revolutionary the new Core architecture is, compared against the old Netburst architecture.

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Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor

Investing in new PCs with Intel® Core™2 processor family can mean big savings for your business. Delivering faster performance, greater energy efficiency, and more responsive multitasking, desktop PCs with Intel® Core™2 processor family can help your whole company be more productive.

By combining breakthrough processing speeds with advanced power saving features, desktop PCs with Intel® Core™2 processor family let you get more done in less time than ever before reducing energy costs by an average of 50 percent.¹ Processors built with Intel's unique 45nm technology offer excellent performance as well as unique energy-saving features that help PCs meet ENERGY STAR² requirements. That means reduced power consumption for desktop PCs and lower energy costs for your company.

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Aliyyu

Pronunciation:al-Aleyyu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE HIGHEST, THE SUBLIMEThe highest and most sublime one.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:That is because Allah is the (only) Reality, and because whatever else they invoke besides Him is Falsehood; and because Allah, HE IS THE MOST HIGH, Most Great. Seest thou not that the ships sail through the Ocean by the grace of Allah? That He may show you of His Signs? Verily in this are Signs for all who constantly persevere and give thanks. When a wave covers them like the canopy (of clouds), they call to Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, but when He has delivered them safely to land, there are among them those that halt between (right and wrong). But none reject Our Signs except only a perfidious ungrateful (wretch)!

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Sekuru

Pronunciation:es-Sekuoru jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE APPRECIATIVEThe rewarder of thankfulnes. He who highly appreciates good deeds and is bountiful in rewarding them. He who is grateful and gives rewards for deeds done for Him.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Those who rehearse the Book of Allah, establish regular Prayer, and spend (in Charity) out of what We have provided for them, secretly and openly, hope for a Commerce that will never fail: For He will pay them their meed, nay, He will give them (even) more out of His Bounty; for He is Oft-Forgiving, MOST READY TO APPRECIATE (service).

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Gafuru

Pronunciation:al-Gafuoru jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE ALL-FORGIVINGThe forgiver and hider of faults. He who forgives the sins and makes the sinners forget their sins so that no trace of the feeling of regret remains in their memory.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for HE IS OFT-FORGIVING, Most Merciful.

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Azimu

Pronunciation:al-Aziumu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE MAGNIFICENT, THE GREAT ONEHe who is the most splendid, above everything in divinity.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Allah! There is no god but He, the Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures as) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His Throne doth extend over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for He is the Most High, THE SUPREME (in glory).

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Halimu

Pronunciation:al-Haliumu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE FORBEARING ONEHe who is the most clement. He who is never in a hurry to punish His servants for their sins and gives them ample time to repent and make amends. His mercy overcomes His anger and He is ever eagerly inclined to forgive on penitence.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:The seven heavens and the earth, and all beings therein, declare His glory: there is not a thing but celebrates His praise; and yet ye understand not how they declare His glory! verily HE IS OFT-FORBEARING, Most Forgiving! it is Allah Who sustains the heavens and the earth, lest they cease (to function): and if they should fail, there is none - not one - can sustain them thereafter: VERILY HE IS MOST FORBEARING, Oft-Forgiving.

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Habiru

Pronunciation:al-Khabeuru jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE ALL-AWAREHe who has knowledge of the most secret parts of everything, and knows their inner meanings. The omniscient knows, witnesses, and sees all things and is aware of all conditions anywhere, anytime, hidden, visible or invisible, all news of His creature universe or the Hereafter.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full Knowledge and IS WELL-ACQUAINTED (WITH ALL THINGS). O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear Allah: for ALLAH IS WELL-ACQUAINTED WITH (ALL) THAT YE DO. And be ye not like those who forgot Allah, and He made them forget their own souls! Such are the rebellious transgressors!

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Latifu

Pronunciation:al-Latiufu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE SUBTLE ONE1- So fine and subtle as to be imperceptible to human sight; so pure as to be imperceptible. 2- He who knows the delicate meanings of everything. 3- He who creates things most subtly, which cannot be understood by people. 4- He who gives blessings to people in the most subtle ways.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:That is Allah, your Lord! There is no god but He, the Creator of all things; then worship ye Him; and He hath power to dispose of all affairs. No vision can grasp Him. But His grasp is over all vision: HE IS ABOVE ALL COMPREHENSION, yet is acquainted with all things. "How have come to you, from your Lord, proofs (to open your eyes): if any will see, it will be for (the good of) his own soul; if any will be blind, it will be to his own (harm): I am not (here) to watch over your doings."

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Adlu

Pronunciation:al-'Adlu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE JUST ONEHe who is equitable.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:The word of thy Lord DOTH FIND ITS FULFILMENT IN TRUTH AND IN JUSTICE: none can change His Words for He is the One Who heareth and knoweth all.

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Hakemu

Pronunciation:al-Hakamu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE JUDGEHe who judges and makes right prevail, provides what is due.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:ALLAH WILL JUDGE BETWEEN YOU on the Day of Judgment concerning the matters in which ye differ. And call not, besides Allah, an another god. There is no god but He. Everything (that exists) will perish except His own Face. TO HIM BELONGS THE COMMAND, and to Him will ye (all) be brought back.

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Basiru

Pronunciation:al-Baseiyru jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE SEER, THE ALL-SEEINGHe who sees all thigns.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Establish worship, and pay the poor-due; and whatever of good ye send before (you) for your souls, ye will find it with Allah. Lo! ALLAH IS SEER OF WHAT YE DO. So tread thou the straight path as thou art commanded, and those who turn (unto Allah) with thee, and transgress not. Lo! HE IS SEER OF WHAT YE DO.

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Semiu

Pronunciation:as-Sameiu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE HEARER, THE ALL-HEARINGHe who hears all thigns.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:(He is) The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He hath made for you pairs of yourselves, and of the cattle also pairs, whereby He multiplieth you. Naught is as His likeness; and He is THE HEARER, the Seer.

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Muzillu

Pronunciation:al-Muzellu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE HUMILIATORHe who lowers and puts one in abasement and degradation.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Say: "O Allah! Lord of Power (and Rule), Thou givest Power to whom Thou pleasest, and Thou strippest off Power from whom Thou pleasest: Thou enduest with honour whom Thou pleasest, and Thou BRINGEST LOW whom Thou pleasest: in Thy hand is all Good. Verily, over all things Thou hast power.

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Muizzu

Pronunciation:al-Moezzu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE BESTOWER OF HONOUR, THE HONOURERHe who makes one glorious, gives dignity, and treats one with respect.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Say: "O Allah! Lord of Power (and Rule), Thou givest Power to whom Thou pleasest, and Thou strippest off Power from whom Thou pleasest: Thou ENDUEST WITH HONOUR whom Thou pleasest, and Thou bringest low whom Thou pleasest: in Thy hand is all Good. Verily, over all things Thou hast power.

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Rafiu

Pronunciation:ar-Raefeo jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE EXALTERHe who uplifts, raises up.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He it is Who hath placed you as viceroys of the earth and hath EXALTED SOME OF YOU IN RANK ABOVE OTHERS, that He may try you by (the test of) that which He hath given you. Lo! Thy Lord is swift in prosecution, and Lo! He verily is Forgiving, Merciful.

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Hafidu

Pronunciation:al-Khaafedu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE ABASERHe who brings down, diminishes, decreases.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Lo! those who oppose Allah and His messenger WILL BE ABASED EVEN AS THOSE BEFORE THEM WERE ABASED; and We have sent down clear tokens, and for disbelievers is a shameful doom

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Basitu

Pronunciation:al-Baasetu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE EXPANDER, WHO ENLARGESHe who releases, gives plenty letting things expand.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:... Make not thy hand tied (like a niggard's) to thy neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach, so that thou become blameworthy and destitute. Verily thy Lord doth PROVIDE SUSTENANCE IN ABUNDANCE for whom He pleaseth, and He provideth in a just measure: for He doth know and regard all His servants. Kill not your children for fear of want: We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you verily the killing of them is a great sin. Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an evil, opening the road (to other evils) ...

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Kabidu

Pronunciation:al-Qaabidu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE WITHHOLDER, WHO STRAITENSHe who constricts, restricts and gives want.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan, which Allah will double unto his credit and multiply many times? It is Allah that GIVES (you) WANT or plenty, and to Him shall be your return.

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Alimu

Pronunciation:al-Aleiymu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:ALL-KNOWING, KNOWERHe who has full knowledge of all things.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Lo! Allah! With Him is knowledge of the Hour. He sendeth down the rain, and knoweth that which is in the wombs. No soul knoweth what it will earn to-morrow, and no soul knoweth in what land it will die. Lo! Allah is KNOWER, Aware. (31:34)And with Him are the keys of the Invisible. None but He knoweth them. And HE KNOWETH WHAT IS IN THE LAND AND THE SEA. NOT A LEAF FALLETH BUT HE KNOWETH IT, not a grain amid the darkness of the earth, naught of wet or dry but (it is noted) in a clear record.

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Fettah

Pronunciation:al-Fattaahu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE OPENER, THE JUDGE1- He who opens the solution to all problems and eliminates obstacles. 2- The greatest judge, the one to decide.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Say: Our Lord will gather us together, then will He judge between us with the truth; and He is THE GREATEST JUDGE, the All-knowing. (34:26)...And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, ALLAH WILL APPOINT A WAY OUT FOR HIM. And will provide for him from (a quarter) whence he hath no expectation. And whosoever putteth his trust in Allah, He will suffice him. Lo! Allah bringeth His command to pass. Allah hath set a measure for all things.

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Razzak

Pronunciation:ar-Razzaqu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE SUSTAINER, THE PROVIDERThe bestower of all sustenance, He who gives the livelihood, He who provides all things beneficial to his creatures.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Allah is He Who created the heavens and the earth, and causeth water to descend from the sky, THEREBY PRODUCING FRUITS AS FOOD FOR YOU, and maketh the ships to be of service unto you, that they may run upon the sea at His command, and hath made of service unto you the rivers; And maketh the sun and the moon, constant in their courses, to be of service unto you, and hath made of service unto you the night and the day. And He giveth you of all ye ask of Him, and if ye would count the bounty of Allah ye cannot reckon it. Lo! man is verily a wrong-doer, an ingrate.

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Vehhab

Pronunciation:al-Wahhabu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE BESTOWERThe grantor of unlimited bounties, the most liberal giver, he who constantly bestows blessings of every kind.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Our Lord! Cause not our hearts to stray after Thou hast guided us, and bestow upon us mercy from Thy Presence. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art THE BESTOWER. Our Lord! Lo! it is Thou Who gatherest mankind together to a Day of which there is no doubt. Lo! Allah faileth not to keep the tryst. (On that Day) neither the riches nor the progeny of those who disbelieve will aught avail them with Allah. They will be fuel for Fire.

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Kahhar

Pronunciation:al-Kahhaaru jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE DOMINANT, THE SUBDUERHe who dominates all things, and prevails upon them to do whatever He wills.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Never think that Allah would fail his messengers in His promise: for Allah is Exalted in power, - the Lord of Retribution. One day the earth will be changed to a different earth, and so will be the heavens, and (men) will be marshalled forth, before Allah, the One, THE IRRESISTIBLE.

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Gaffar

Pronunciation:al-Gaffaaru jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE GREAT FORGIVERHe who is always ready to forgive, and forgives again and again.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:If Allah had willed to choose a son, He could have chosen what He would of that which He had created. Be He Glorified! He is Allah, the One, the Absolute. He has created the heavens and the earth with the truth; He makes the night cover the day and makes the day overtake the night, and He has made the sun and the moon subservient; each one runs on to an assigned term; now surely He is the Mighty, the GREAT FORGIVER.

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Musavvir

Pronunciation:al-Musauwweru jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE FASHIONER, MODELLER, SHAPER; THE BESTOWER OF FORMSHe who designs all things, giving each its particular form and character.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Allah... Surely nothing is hidden from Him in the earth or in the heaven. He it is WHO SHAPES you in the wombs as He likes; there is no god but He, the Mighty, the Wise.

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Bariu

Pronunciation:al-Baereu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE MAKEREvolver who created all things so that each whole and its parts are in perfect conformity and harmony.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:And remember Moses said to his people: O my people! Ye have indeed wronged yourselves by your worship of the calf: So turn (in repentance) to your MAKER, and slay yourselves (the wrong-doers); that will be better for you in the sight of your MAKER. Then He turned towards you (in forgiveness): For He is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.

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Halik

Pronunciation:al-Khaaleku jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE CREATORHe who brings from non-being into being, creating all things in such a way that He determines their existence and the conditions and events they are to experience.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:The Originator of the heavens and the earth! How can He have a child, when there is for Him no consort, when He created all things and is Aware of all things? Such is Allah, your Lord. There is no god save Him, THE CREATOR of all things, so worship Him. And He taketh care of all things. Vision comprehends Him not, and He comprehends (all) vision. He is the Subtile, the Aware. (6:101,102,103)The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; HE CREATED HIM from dust, then said to him "Be !": and he was.

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Mutekebbir

Pronunciation:al-Mutakabberu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE MAJESTIC, THE GREATESTHe who is above all, supreme in greatness. He who shows His greatness in all things and in all ways.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He is Allah, than whom there is no other God, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, Peace, The Keeper Of Faith, the Guardian, the Majestic, the Compeller, THE SUPERB. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him).

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Cebbar

Pronunciation:al-Jabbaaru jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE COMPELLER1- He who has the ability, with force, to make people do whatever He wants. 2- He who repairs all broken things, who completes that which is incomplete.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He is Allah, than whom there is no other God, the Sovereign Lord, The Holy One, Peace, the Keeper of Faith, the Guardian, the Majestic, THE COMPELLER, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him).

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Aziz

Pronunciation:al-Aeziezu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE MAJESTIC, THE MIGHTY ONEHe who prevails, and can never be conquered. Exalted in power, rank, dignity; incomparable; full of mighty and majesty; able to enforce His will.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Blessed is He in Whose hand is the kingdom, and He has power over all things, Who created death and life that He may try you which of you is best in deeds; and He is THE MIGHTY, the Forgiving, Who created the seven heavens one above another; you see no incongruity in the creation of the Beneficent Allah; then look again, can you see any disorder?

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Muheymin

Pronunciation:al-Muhaiminu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE PROTECTOR, THE GUARDIANHe who watches over and protects all things.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He is Allah, than whom there is no other God, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, Peace, The Keeper Of Faith, THE GUARDIAN, the Majestic, the Compeller, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him).

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Mumin

Pronunciation:al-Mu'menu jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE KEEPER OF FAITH; THE GIVER OF PEACE1- He who places faith in the heart of His servants. 2- Protects those who seek refuge in Him, and gives tranquility.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He is Allah, than whom there is no other God, the Sovereign Lord, The Holy One, Peace, THE KEEPER OF FAITH, the Guardian, the Majestic, the Compeller, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him).

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Selam

Pronunciation:as-Salaamu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE PEACE; THE SOURCE OF SECURITY1- He who frees his servants from all danger and obstruction. 2- He who gives His greeting to those fortunate people in heaven.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He is Allah, than whom there is no other God, the Sovereign Lord, The Holy One, PEACE, The Keeper Of Faith, the Guardian, the Majestic, the Compeller, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him).

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Kuddus

Pronunciation:al-Quddoosu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE HOLY ONEHe who is free from all error, absentmindedness, is free from incapability and from any kind of defect.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare the Praises and Glory of Allah; the Sovereign, THE HOLY ONE, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

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Melik

Pronunciation:al-Maleku jalla jalaaluh

Meaning:THE SOVEREIGN LORDHe who is the Ruler of the entire universe.

Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Now Allah be Exalted THE TRUE KING! There is no God save Him, the Lord of the Throne of Grace.

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Rahim

Pronunciation:ar-Raheemu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE MERCIFULHe who gives blessings and prosperity, particularly to those who use these gifts as He has said, and is merciful to the believers in the Hereafter.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:He it is who sent down clear revelations unto His Slave (Muhammad), that He may bring you forth from darkness unto light; and lo! for you, Allah is Full of Pity, MERCIFUL.

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Rahman

Pronunciation:ar-Rahmaanu jalla jalaaluh
Meaning:THE BENEFICENT, THE COMPASSIONATEHe who gives blessings and prosperity to all beings without showing disparity.
Related Verse From The Holy Koran:Your God is One God; there is no God save him, THE BENEFICIENT, the Merciful.

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