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.
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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