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In Islam, the first pillar of faith (Imaan) is believing in Allah. This belief is made stronger by understanding Allah through His beautiful names and qualities, known as Al Asma Ul Husna. These names are mentioned in the Holy Quran to help us understand who Allah is. Learning and remembering these names guides us on how to properly believe in Him. Knowing Allah’s names helps us worship, love, fear, and trust Him more deeply.
Quranic Verses on the Names of Allah
Allah says in the Quran:
“And to Allah belong the best names, so call upon 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 Shaper; to Him belong the best names.” (Quran 59:24)
Hadiths on the Names of Allah
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) talked about the importance of these names:
“Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e., one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise.” (Sahih Bukhari 54:23)
“There are ninety-nine names of Allah; whoever remembers them will enter Paradise. Verily, Allah is Odd (He is one, and it is an odd number) and He loves odd numbers.” (Sahih Muslim Book 48, Hadith 5)
Understanding and living by the names of Allah is a blessed and special journey that deepens our faith and connection with Him
99 names of Allah – Meaning and Explanation
| # | 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 King and Owner of Dominion |
| 4 | ٱلْقُدُّوسُ | AL-QUDDUS | The Absolutely Pure |
| 5 | ٱلْسَّلَامُ | AS-SALAM | The Perfection and Giver of Peace |
| 6 | ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ | AL-MU’MIN | The One Who gives Emaan and Security |
| 7 | ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ | AL-MUHAYMIN | The Guardian, The Witness, The Overseer |
| 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, The Giver of Justice |
| 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 Greatest, The Most Grand |
| 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 Most Generous, The Most Esteemed |
| 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 |
| 48 | ٱلْمَجِيدُ | AL-MAJEED | The Glorious, The Most Honorable |
| 49 | ٱلْبَاعِثُ | AL-BA’ITH | The Resurrector, The Raiser of the Dead |
| 50 | ٱلْشَّهِيدُ | ASH-SHAHEED | The All- and Ever Witnessing |
| 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 Unique, The Only One |
| 68 | ٱلْصَّمَدُ | AS-SAMAD | The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs |
| 69 | ٱلْقَادِرُ | AL-QADIR | 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, the Kind Benefactor |
| 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 | Possessor of Glory and Honour, Lord of Majesty and Generosity |
| 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 |
