99′ Names of Allah

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Names of Allah

Understanding the Names of Allah from the Quran

The Quran, the holy book of Islam, is filled with divine wisdom and guidance for humanity. One of its most profound aspects is the beautiful mention of the Names and Attributes of Allah. These names, known as Asma’ul Husna (The Most Beautiful Names), describe Allah’s infinite and perfect qualities, helping believers develop a deeper connection with Him. Understanding these names is essential for enhancing faith, fostering love and fear of Allah, and improving one’s character.

The Significance Attributes and Names of Allah

The Quran emphasizes the importance of knowing and calling upon Allah through His names. Allah says in the Quran:

“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:180)

These names are not just titles; they represent Allah’s divine attributes and actions. By understanding them, we gain insight into how Allah interacts with His creation and how we should strive to reflect certain qualities in our own lives, such as mercy, justice, and patience.

The 99 Names of Allah

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned that Allah has 99 names, and whoever understands and memorizes them will enter Paradise (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim). These names encapsulate various aspects of Allah’s nature, such as His mercy, power, wisdom, and justice.

Here is the complete list of (Names of Allah) Asma’ul Husna:

  1. Ar-Rahman (The Most Gracious)
  2. Ar-Rahim (The Most Merciful)
  3. Al-Malik (The King)
  4. Al-Quddus (The Pure, The Holy)
  5. As-Salam (The Source of Peace)
  6. Al-Mu’min (The Giver of Faith)
  7. Al-Muhaymin (The Guardian)
  8. Al-Aziz (The Almighty)
  9. Al-Jabbar (The Compeller)
  10. Al-Mutakabbir (The Supreme)
  11. Al-Khaliq (The Creator)
  12. Al-Bari (The Evolver)
  13. Al-Musawwir (The Fashioner)
  14. Al-Ghaffar (The Ever-Forgiving)
  15. Al-Qahhar (The All-Prevailing)
  16. Al-Wahhab (The Supreme Bestower)
  17. Ar-Razzaq (The Provider)
  18. Al-Fattah (The Supreme Solver)
  19. Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing)
  20. Al-Qabid (The Withholder)
  21. Al-Basit (The Extender)
  22. Al-Khafid (The Reducer)
  23. Ar-Rafi (The Exalter)
  24. Al-Mu’izz (The Honourer-Bestower)
  25. Al-Mudhill (The Dishonourer)
  26. As-Sami’ (The All-Hearing)
  27. Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing)
  28. Al-Hakam (The Impartial Judge)
  29. Al-Adl (The Just One)
  30. Al-Latif (The Subtle One)
  31. Al-Khabir (The All-Aware)
  32. Al-Halim (The Most Forbearing)
  33. Al-Azeem (The Magnificent)
  34. Al-Ghaffur (The Great Forgiver)
  35. Ash-Shakur (The Most Appreciative)
  36. Al-Aliyy (The Most High, The Exalted)
  37. Al-Kabeer (The Most Great)
  38. Al-Hafeez (The Preserver)
  39. Al-Muqit (The Sustainer)
  40. Al-Hasib (The Reckoner)
  41. Al-Jaleel (The Majestic)
  42. Al-Karim (The Most Generous)
  43. Ar-Raqib (The Watchful)
  44. Al-Mujeeb (The Responsive One)
  45. Al-Wasi’ (The All-Encompassing, the Boundless)
  46. Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise)
  47. Al-Wadud (The Most Loving)
  48. Al-Majeed (The Glorious, Most Honorable)
  49. Al-Ba’ith (The Infuser of New Life)
  50. Ash-Shahid (The All-and-Ever Witnessing)
  51. Al-Haqq (The Absolute Truth)
  52. Al-Wakeel (The Trustee)
  53. Al-Qawiyy (The All-Strong)
  54. Al-Matin (The Firm One)
  55. Al-Waliyy (The Solely Trusted One)
  56. Al-Hamid (The Most Praiseworthy)
  57. Al-Muhsi (The All-Enumerating, The Counter)
  58. Al-Mubdi (The Originator, the Initiator)
  59. Al-Mueed (The Restorer, the Reinstater)
  60. Al-Muhyi (The Giver of Life)
  61. Al-Mumeet (The Creator of Death)
  62. Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living)
  63. Al-Qayyum (The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting)
  64. Al-Wajid (The Perceiver)
  65. Al-Majid (The Glorious, Most Honorable)
  66. Al-Wahid (The Only One)
  67. Al-Ahad (The Indivisible, The One)
  68. As-Samad (The Self-Sufficient, The Impregnable)
  69. Al-Qadir (The Omnipotent)
  70. Al-Muqtadir (The Creator of All Power)
  71. Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter)
  72. Al-Mu’akhkhir (The Delayer)
  73. Al-Awwal (The First)
  74. Al-Akhir (The Last)
  75. Az-Zahir (The Manifest)
  76. Al-Batin (The Hidden One, Knower of the Hidden)
  77. Al-Wali (The Sole Governor)
  78. Al-Muta’ali (The Self Exalted)
  79. Al-Barr (The Source of All Goodness)
  80. At-Tawwab (The Ever-Pardoning)
  81. Al-Muntaqim (The Just Requitor)
  82. Al-Afuww (The Supreme Pardoner)
  83. Ar-Ra’uf (The Most Kind)
  84. Malik-ul-Mulk (Master of the Kingdom, Owner of the Dominion)
  85. Dhul-Jalali Wal-Ikram (Possessor of Glory and Honor, Lord of Glory and Honor)
  86. Al-Muqsit (The Just One)
  87. Al-Jami’ (The Gatherer, the Uniter)
  88. Al-Ghaniyy (The Self-Sufficient, the Wealthy)
  89. Al-Mughni (The Enricher)
  90. Al-Mani’ (The Withholder)
  91. Ad-Darr (The Distresser)
  92. An-Nafi’ (The Propitious, the Benefactor)
  93. An-Nur (The Light)
  94. Al-Hadi (The Guide)
  95. Al-Badi (Incomparable Originator)
  96. Al-Baqi (The Ever-Surviving)
  97. Al-Warith (The Inheritor)
  98. As-Sabur (The Most Patient)
  99. Ar-Rashid (The Guide, Infallible Teacher, and Knower)

These names serve as a gateway to understanding Allah’s divine nature and strengthening our faith.