99 Names of Allah

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The belief in Allah, the One and Only God, is the first pillar of Imaan (faith) in Islam. For Muslims, understanding and knowing the 99 Names of Allah—also known as Al Asma Ul Husna—is a sacred practice that deepens their connection with Him. These beautiful names reflect the attributes and qualities of Allah, as revealed in the Holy Quran and through the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). By learning and living by these names, Muslims can develop a greater sense of worship, love, fear, and trust in Allah.

What Are the 99 Names of Allah?

The 99 Names of Allah refer to the various attributes and qualities that define Allah in Islam. Each name offers a unique perspective on His divine nature, allowing Muslims to better understand who He is. These names have been mentioned repeatedly in the Quran, and memorizing them is considered a virtuous act.

99 Names of Allah

Quranic References to the 99 Names of Allah

The importance of these names is highlighted in several verses of the Quran, showing how they should be invoked during prayer and worship:

  • “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.”
    (Quran 7:180)
  • “Allah – there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names.”
    (Quran 20:8)
  • “He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names.”
    (Quran 59:24)

These verses affirm the significance of calling upon Allah through His beautiful names, fostering a deeper spiritual connection with the Creator.

The Importance of Learning the Names of Allah

Understanding and Belief

As Muslims, belief in Allah in accordance with His names and attributes is crucial to having a proper understanding of who He is. The 99 Names of Allah provide guidance on how to live in accordance with Islamic principles. They highlight Allah’s mercy, wisdom, justice, and power, among other attributes. Without knowing these names, it becomes difficult to fully comprehend His greatness and how to maintain a sincere relationship with Him.

Serial No. Name Transliteration Meaning
1 ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ AR-RAHMAAN The Most or Entirely Merciful
2 ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ AR-RAHEEM The Bestower of Mercy
3 ٱلْمَلِكُ AL-MALIK The Sovereign Lord, The One with the complete Dominion, the One Whose Dominion is clear from imperfection
4 ٱلْقُدُّوسُ AL-QUDDUS The Absolutely Pure
5 ٱلْسَّلَامُ AS-SALAM Security-Giver, Peace-Giver, Savior, Blameless
6 ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ AL-MU’MIN Giver Of Security And Faith, Guarantor, Announcer Of Truth
7 ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ AL-MUHAYMIN The One who witnesses the saying and deeds of His creatures.
8 ٱلْعَزِيزُ AL-AZEEZ The All Mighty
9 ٱلْجَبَّارُ AL-JABBAR The Compeller, The Restorer
10 ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ AL-MUTAKABBIR The Supreme, The Majestic
11 ٱلْخَالِقُ AL-KHAALIQ The Creator, The Maker
12 ٱلْبَارِئُ AL-BAARI’ The Originator
13 ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ AL-MUSAWWIR The Fashioner
14 ٱلْغَفَّارُ AL-GHAFFAR The All- and Oft-Forgiving
15 ٱلْقَهَّارُ AL-QAHHAR The Subduer, The Ever-Dominating
16 ٱلْوَهَّابُ AL-WAHHAAB The Giver of Gifts
17 ٱلْرَّزَّاقُ AR-RAZZAAQ The Provider
18 ٱلْفَتَّاحُ AL-FATTAAH The Opener, The Judge
19 ٱلْعَلِيمُ AL-‘ALEEM The All-Knowing, The Omniscient
20 ٱلْقَابِضُ AL-QAABID The Withholder
21 ٱلْبَاسِطُ AL-BAASIT The Extender
22 ٱلْخَافِضُ AL-KHAAFIDH The Reducer, The Abaser
23 ٱلْرَّافِعُ AR-RAAFI’ The Exalter, The Elevator
24 ٱلْمُعِزُّ AL-MU’IZZ The Honourer, The Bestower
25 ٱلْمُذِلُّ AL-MUZIL The Dishonourer, The Humiliator
26 ٱلْسَّمِيعُ AS-SAMEE’ The All-Hearing
27 ٱلْبَصِيرُ AL-BASEER The All-Seeing
28 ٱلْحَكَمُ AL-HAKAM The Judge, He is the Ruler andThe Judge, He is the Ruler and His judgment is His Word. His judgment is His Word.
29 ٱلْعَدْلُ AL-‘ADL The Utterly Just
30 ٱلْلَّطِيفُ AL-LATEEF The Subtle One, The Most Gentle
31 ٱلْخَبِيرُ AL-KHABEER The Acquainted, the All-Aware
32 ٱلْحَلِيمُ AL-HALEEM The Most Forbearing
33 ٱلْعَظِيمُ AL-‘ATHEEM The Magnificent, The Supreme
34 ٱلْغَفُورُ AL-GHAFOOR The Forgiving, The Exceedingly Forgiving
35 ٱلْشَّكُورُ ASH-SHAKOOR The Most Appreciative
36 ٱلْعَلِيُّ AL-‘ALEE The Most High, The Exalted
37 ٱلْكَبِيرُ AL-KABEER The great, the big.
38 ٱلْحَفِيظُ AL-HAFEEDH The Preserver, The All-Heedful and All-Protecting
39 ٱلْمُقِيتُ AL-MUQEET The Sustainer
40 ٱلْحَسِيبُ AL-HASEEB The Reckoner, The Sufficient
41 ٱلْجَلِيلُ AL-JALEEL The Majestic
42 ٱلْكَرِيمُ AL-KAREEM The Generous One, The Gracious, The Bountiful.
43 ٱلْرَّقِيبُ AR-RAQEEB The Watchful
44 ٱلْمُجِيبُ AL-MUJEEB The Responsive One
45 ٱلْوَاسِعُ AL-WAASI’ The All-Encompassing, the Boundless
46 ٱلْحَكِيمُ AL-HAKEEM The All-Wise
47 ٱلْوَدُودُ AL-WADOOD The Most Loving, The Most Affectionate, The Beloved
48 ٱلْمَجِيدُ AL-MAJEED The Glorious, The Most Honorable
49 ٱلْبَاعِثُ AL-BA’ITH The Awakener, The Resurrector, The Arouser
50 ٱلْشَّهِيدُ ASH-SHAHEED The Witness, The One who nothing is absent from Him.
51 ٱلْحَقُّ AL-HAQQ The Absolute Truth
52 ٱلْوَكِيلُ AL-WAKEEL The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs
53 ٱلْقَوِيُّ AL-QAWIYY The All-Strong
54 ٱلْمَتِينُ AL-MATEEN The Firm, The Steadfast
55 ٱلْوَلِيُّ AL-WALIYY The Protecting Associate
56 ٱلْحَمِيدُ AL-HAMEED The Praiseworthy
57 ٱلْمُحْصِيُ AL-MUHSEE The All-Enumerating, The Counter
58 ٱلْمُبْدِئُ AL-MUBDI The Originator, The Initiator
59 ٱلْمُعِيدُ AL-MU’ID The Restorer, The Reinstater
60 ٱلْمُحْيِى AL-MUHYEE The Giver of Life
61 ٱلْمُمِيتُ AL-MUMEET The Bringer of Death, the Destroyer
62 ٱلْحَىُّ AL-HAYY The Ever-Living
63 ٱلْقَيُّومُ AL-QAYYOOM The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting
64 ٱلْوَاجِدُ AL-WAAJID The Perceiver
65 ٱلْمَاجِدُ AL-MAAJID The Illustrious, the Magnificent
66 ٱلْوَاحِدُ AL-WAAHID The One
67 ٱلْأَحَد AL-AHAD The one and only
68 ٱلْصَّمَدُ AS-SAMAD The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs
69 ٱلْقَادِرُ AL-QADEER The Capable, The Powerful
70 ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ AL-MUQTADIR The Omnipotent
71 ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ AL-MUQADDIM The Expediter, The Promoter
72 ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ AL-MU’AKHKHIR The Delayer, the Retarder
73 ٱلأَوَّلُ AL-AWWAL The First
74 ٱلْآخِرُ AL-AAKHIR The Last
75 ٱلْظَّاهِرُ AZ-DHAAHIR The Manifest
76 ٱلْبَاطِنُ AL-BAATIN The Hidden One, Knower of the Hidden
77 ٱلْوَالِي AL-WAALI The Governor, The Patron
78 ٱلْمُتَعَالِي AL-MUTA’ALI The Self Exalted
79 ٱلْبَرُّ AL-BARR The Source of Goodness.
80 ٱلْتَّوَّابُ AT-TAWWAB The Ever-Pardoning, The Relenting
81 ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ AL-MUNTAQIM The Avenger
82 ٱلْعَفُوُّ AL-‘AFUWW The Pardoner
83 ٱلْرَّؤُفُ AR-RA’OOF The Most Kind
84 مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ MAALIK-UL-MULK Master of the Kingdom, Owner of the Dominion
85 ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ DHUL-JALAALI

WAL-IKRAAM

The Lord of Majesty and Bounty.
86 ٱلْمُقْسِطُ AL-MUQSIT The Equitable, the Requiter
87 ٱلْجَامِعُ AL-JAAMI’ The Gatherer, the Uniter
88 ٱلْغَنيُّ AL-GHANIYY The Self-Sufficient, The Wealthy
89 ٱلْمُغْنِيُّ AL-MUGHNI The Enricher
90 ٱلْمَانِعُ AL-MANI’ The Withholder
91 ٱلْضَّارُ AD-DHARR The Distresser
92 ٱلْنَّافِعُ AN-NAFI’ The Propitious, the Benefactor
93 ٱلْنُّورُ AN-NUR The Light, The Illuminator
94 ٱلْهَادِي AL-HAADI The Guide
95 ٱلْبَدِيعُ AL-BADEE’ The Incomparable Originator
96 ٱلْبَاقِي AL-BAAQI The Ever-Surviving, The Everlasting
97 ٱلْوَارِثُ AL-WAARITH The Inheritor, The Heir
98 ٱلْرَّشِيدُ AR-RASHEED The Guide, Infallible Teacher
99 ٱلْصَّبُورُ AS-SABOOR The Forbearing, The Patient

Memorizing the Names of Allah: A Path to Paradise

In an important hadith, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the virtue of memorizing the 99 names:

“Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise.”
(Sahih Bukhari 54:23)

This hadith underlines the spiritual reward of knowing and committing the names of Allah to memory. It is not merely a practice of rote learning but a path to deepening one’s faith and attaining paradise.

Another hadith echoes this sentiment:

“There are ninety-nine names of Allah; he who commits them to memory would get into Paradise. Verily, Allah is Odd (He is one, and it is an odd number) and He loves odd number..”
(Sahih Muslim Book-48 Hadith-5)

This teaching illustrates how memorizing and reflecting on these names can bring a believer closer to Allah and ensure eternal rewards in the hereafter.

 

The Power of Invoking Allah by His Names

Worship and Devotion

When Muslims invoke Allah by His names during prayer, it adds layers of meaning and devotion to their worship. Each name encapsulates a different aspect of His divinity, offering believers a means to praise Him for His infinite wisdom, mercy, and power.

For instance:

  • Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) reminds us of Allah’s infinite compassion.
  • Al-Malik (The King) underscores His supreme authority over all creation.
  • Al-Ghaffar (The Forgiver) assures believers of Allah’s willingness to pardon those who seek His forgiveness.

By invoking Allah through these names, Muslims align their thoughts, intentions, and actions with divine guidance.

 

Strengthening Faith

Understanding and using Allah’s names in daily life helps Muslims nurture a deep sense of trust and reliance on their Creator. Whether seeking guidance, comfort, or forgiveness, calling upon specific names of Allah helps believers strengthen their bond with Him and develop a resilient faith.

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Conclusion

Learning and living by the 99 Names of Allah is a profound and spiritually enriching experience. Not only does it enhance a Muslim’s understanding of their faith, but it also strengthens their relationship with Allah, leading them towards a path of righteousness and paradise. Through these divine names, Muslims gain insight into the attributes of their Creator, allowing them to worship Him with greater devotion and sincerity.

As the Quran says:

“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.”
(Quran 7:180)

Let us strive to learn, reflect, and live by the beautiful names of Allah, as they hold the key to deepening our iman and guiding us towards success in this life and the hereafter.

Reference:

https://legacy.quran.com/7/180/

https://99namesofallah.name

https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/resources/knowledge-base/99-names-of-allah/

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