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99 Names of Allah Al Asma Ul Husna :
The 99 Names of Allah, also known as Asma-ul-Husna or the Divine Names, hold a special place in Islamic tradition. These names are not mere labels but powerful attributes and characteristics that describe the nature of the Almighty. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the 99 Names of Allah, their significance, and what Allah says about them in the Quran.
What Allah says in the Quran:
- “Allah – there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names. (Quran 20:8)”
- And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.. (Quran 7:180)
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, “Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise.”
(Sahih Bukhari 50:894)
99 Names of Allah with Meaning
# | 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 |
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Conclusion:
The 99 Names of Allah, as mentioned in the Quran, are not merely linguistic labels but profound attributes and qualities that describe the nature of the Divine. These Names encapsulate Allah’s attributes, actions, and His relationship with His creation. Understanding these Names and reflecting on them provides insight into the boundless greatness of Allah and fosters a deeper connection with the Divine in the life of a Muslim.
FAQS:
Muslims often memorize the 99 Names of Allah as an act of devotion and to better understand Allah’s attributes.
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, “Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise.”
(Sahih Bukhari 50:894)
Among the 99 Names of Allah, “Ar-Razzaq” is often associated with His attribute as the Provider, signifying His role as the sustainer and giver of sustenance to all creation.
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