25th Jun 2023
99 Names Of Allah
Names Of Allah
Allah says in the holy Quran: وَلِلَّهِ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ فَٱدْعُوهُ بِهَا ۖ وَذَرُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ يُلْحِدُونَ فِىٓ أَسْمَـٰٓئِهِۦ ۚ سَيُجْزَوْنَ مَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ ١٨٠ “Allah has the Most Beautiful Names. So, call upon Him by them, and keep away from those who abuse His Names.1 They will be punished for what they used to do.” [Al-A'raf:180] What are the 99 Names of Allah? what are their meaning and what are their Significance, Let’s find out.
Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah
Allah has 99 names and they are:# | Name | English |
1 | ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ | Ar-Rahman |
2 | ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ | Ar-Raheem |
3 | ٱلْمَلِكُ | Al-Malik |
4 | ٱلْقُدُّوسُ | Al-Quddus |
5 | ٱلْسَّلَامُ | As-Salam |
6 | ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ | Al-Mumin |
7 | ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ | Al-Muhaymin |
8 | ٱلْعَزِيزُ | Al-Aziz |
9 | ٱلْجَبَّارُ | Al-Jabbar |
10 | ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ | Al-Mutakabbir |
11 | ٱلْخَالِقُ | Al-Khaliq |
12 | ٱلْبَارِئُ | Al-Bari |
13 | ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ | Al-Musawwir |
14 | ٱلْغَفَّارُ | Al-Ghaffar |
15 | ٱلْقَهَّارُ | Al-Qahhar |
16 | ٱلْوَهَّابُ | Al-Wahhab |
17 | ٱلْرَّزَّاقُ | Ar-Razzaq |
18 | ٱلْفَتَّاحُ | Al-Fattah |
19 | ٱلْعَلِيمُ | Al-Alim |
20 | ٱلْقَابِضُ | Al-Qabid |
21 | ٱلْبَاسِطُ | Al-Basit |
22 | ٱلْخَافِضُ | Al-Khafid |
23 | ٱلْرَّافِعُ | Ar-Rafi |
24 | ٱلْمُعِزُّ | Al-Mu'izz |
25 | ٱلْمُذِلُّ | Al-Muzil |
26 | ٱلْسَّمِيعُ | As-Sami |
27 | ٱلْبَصِيرُ | Al-Baseer |
28 | ٱلْحَكَمُ | Al-Hakam |
29 | ٱلْعَدْلُ | Al-Adl |
30 | ٱلْلَّطِيفُ | Al-Lateef |
31 | ٱلْخَبِيرُ | Al-Khabir |
32 | ٱلْحَلِيمُ | Al-Haleem |
33 | ٱلْعَظِيمُ | Al-Azeem |
34 | ٱلْغَفُورُ | Al-Ghafoor |
35 | ٱلْشَّكُورُ | Ash-Shakur |
36 | ٱلْعَلِيُّ | Al-Aliyy |
37 | ٱلْكَبِيرُ | Al-Kabeer |
38 | ٱلْحَفِيظُ | Al-Hafiz |
39 | ٱلْمُقِيتُ | Al-Muqeet |
40 | ٱلْحَسِيبُ | Al-Haseeb |
41 | ٱلْجَلِيلُ | Al-Jaleel |
42 | ٱلْكَرِيمُ | Al-Karim |
43 | ٱلْرَّقِيبُ | Ar-Raqib |
44 | ٱلْمُجِيبُ | Al-Mujeeb |
45 | ٱلْوَاسِعُ | Al-Wasi |
46 | ٱلْحَكِيمُ | Al-Hakeem |
47 | ٱلْوَدُودُ | Al-Wadud |
48 | ٱلْمَجِيدُ | Al-Majeed |
49 | ٱلْبَاعِثُ | Al-Ba'ith |
50 | ٱلْشَّهِيدُ | Ash-Shaheed |
51 | ٱلْحَقُّ | Al-Haqq |
52 | ٱلْوَكِيلُ | Al-Wakeel |
53 | ٱلْقَوِيُّ | Al-Qawiyy |
54 | ٱلْمَتِينُ | Al-Matin |
55 | ٱلْوَلِيُّ | Al-Waliy |
56 | ٱلْحَمِيدُ | Al-Hameed |
57 | ٱلْمُحْصِيُ | Al-Muhsi |
58 | ٱلْمُبْدِئُ | Al-Mubdi |
59 | ٱلْمُعِيدُ | Al-Muid |
60 | ٱلْمُحْيِى | Al-Muhyi |
61 | ٱلْمُمِيتُ | Al-Mumeet |
62 | ٱلْحَىُّ | Al-Hayy |
63 | ٱلْقَيُّومُ | Al-Qayyum |
64 | ٱلْوَاجِدُ | Al-Wajid |
65 | ٱلْمَاجِدُ | Al-Maajid |
66 | ٱلْوَاحِدُ | Al-Wahid |
67 | ٱلْأَحَد | Al-Ahad |
68 | ٱلْصَّمَدُ | As-Samad |
69 | ٱلْقَادِرُ | Al-Qadir |
70 | ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ | Al-Muqtadir |
71 | ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ | Al-Muqaddim |
72 | ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ | Al-Muakhkhir |
73 | ٱلأَوَّلُ | Al-Awwal |
74 | ٱلْآخِرُ | Al-Akhir |
75 | ٱلْظَّاهِرُ | Az-Zaahir |
76 | ٱلْبَاطِنُ | Al-Baatin |
77 | ٱلْوَالِي | Al-Wali |
78 | ٱلْمُتَعَالِي | Al-Mutaali |
79 | ٱلْبَرُّ | Al-Barr |
80 | ٱلْتَّوَّابُ | At-Tawwab |
81 | ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ | Al-Muntaqim |
82 | ٱلْعَفُوُّ | Al-Afuw |
83 | ٱلْرَّؤُفُ | Ar-Rauf |
84 | مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ | Malikul-Mulk |
85 | ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ | Dhul-Jalaali-Wal-Ikram |
86 | ٱلْمُقْسِطُ | Al-Muqsit |
87 | ٱلْجَامِعُ | Al-Jami |
88 | ٱلْغَنيُّ | Al-Ghaniy |
89 | ٱلْمُغْنِيُّ | Al-Mughni |
90 | ٱلْمَانِعُ | Al-Mani |
91 | ٱلْضَّارُ | Ad-Darr |
92 | ٱلْنَّافِعُ | An-Naafi |
93 | ٱلْنُّورُ | An-Noor |
94 | ٱلْهَادِي | Al-Hadi |
95 | ٱلْبَدِيعُ | Al-Badi |
96 | ٱلْبَاقِي | Al-Baaqi |
97 | ٱلْوَارِثُ | Al-Warith |
98 | ٱلْرَّشِيدُ | Ar-Rasheed |
99 | ٱلْصَّبُورُ | As-Sabur |
The Importance and Significance of Knowing Allah's Names.
Our beloved Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) said the following about the Significance of Knowing Allah's Names: “Allah has 99 names. Whoever memorizes and embraces these qualities will enter heaven” Allah says in the Holy Quran “The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on Him by them, but shun such men as use profanity in His names: for what they do, they will soon be requited” (Surah al-Araf, 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) As Muslims we recite Allah names daily for its many benefits, one of which is that it brings us closer to Allah because when we understand the meaning of each name, we learn about him and his Attributes. He’s the Rahman, He who wills goodness and mercy for all His creatures.
Understanding the Meaning and Significance of "Allah".
The Arabic word “Allah” means 'The Deity' or 'The God' in English, it’s used to refer to our one and only Creator. If a person recites the name Allah 1000 times every day his faith will become stronger and all the doubts and uncertainties will go away.
The 99 Names of Allah and Their Meanings.
Exploring the Beautiful Names of Allah in Depth is important for every Muslim, so here are the 99 names of Allah and their meanings:# | Name | English meaning | Meaning |
1 | Ar-Rahman | The Beneficent | He who wills goodness and mercy for all His creatures |
2 | Ar-Raheem | The Merciful | He who acts with extreme kindness |
3 | Al-Malik | The King | The Sovereign Lord, The One with the complete Dominion, the One Whose Dominion is clear from imperfection |
4 | Al-Quddus | The Most Sacred / The Most Holy | The one who is pure, so far removed of any imperfection. He has no shortcomings, evil is not attributed to Him. |
5 | As-Salam | The Giver of Peace | The One who is free from every imperfection. It is because He is free of any defect that one who is with Him experiences tranquility. |
6 | Al-Mumin | The Infuser of Faith | The One who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him. And He witnessed for His believers that they are truthful in their belief that no one is God but Him |
7 | Al-Muhaymin | The Guardian | The One who witnesses the saying and deeds of His creatures. |
8 | Al-Aziz | The Mighty One | The Strong, The Defeater who is not defeated |
9 | Al-Jabbar | The All Compelling | The One that nothing happens in His Dominion except that which He willed |
10 | Al-Mutakabbir | The Dominant One | The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures and from resembling them. |
11 | Al-Khaliq | The Creator | The One who brings everything from non-existence to existence |
12 | Al-Bari | The Evolver / The Maker | The Maker, The Creator who has the Power to turn the entities. |
13 | Al-Musawwir | The Flawless Shaper | The One who forms His creatures in different pictures. |
14 | Al-Ghaffar | The Great Forgiver | The Forgiver, The One who forgives the sins of His slaves time and time again. |
15 | Al-Qahhar | The All-Prevailing One | The Dominant, The One who has the perfect Power and is not unable over anything. |
16 | Al-Wahhab | The Supreme Bestower | The One who is Generous in giving plenty without any return. He is everything that benefits whether Halal or Haram. |
17 | Ar-Razzaq | The Total Provider | The Sustainer, The Provider. |
18 | Al-Fattah | The Opener | The Solver, The Reliever, The Judge, The One who opens for His slaves the closed worldly and religious matters. |
19 | Al-Alim | The All-Knowing One | The Knowledgeable; The One nothing is absent from His knowledge |
20 | Al-Qabid | The Restricting One | The Constrictor, The Withholder, The One who constricts the sustenance by His wisdom and expands and widens it with His Generosity and Mercy. |
21 | Al-Basit | The Extender | The Englarger, The One who constricts the sustenance by His wisdom and expands and widens it with His Generosity and Mercy. |
22 | Al-Khafid | The Reducer | The Abaser, The One who lowers whoever He willed by His Destruction and raises whoever He willed by His Endowment. |
23 | Ar-Rafi | The Elevating One | The Exalter, The Elevator, The One who lowers whoever He willed by His Destruction and raises whoever He willed by His Endowment. |
24 | Al-Mu'izz | The Honourer-Bestower | He gives esteem to whoever He willed, hence there is no one to degrade Him; And He degrades whoever He willed, hence there is no one to give Him esteem. |
25 | Al-Muzil | The Abaser | The Dishonourer, The Humiliator, He gives esteem to whoever He willed, hence there is no one to degrade Him; And He degrades whoever He willed, hence there is no one to give Him esteem. |
26 | As-Sami | The All-Hearer | The Hearer, The One who Hears all things that are heard by His Eternal Hearing without an ear, instrument or organ. |
27 | Al-Baseer | The All-Seeing | The All-Noticing, The One who Sees all things that are seen by His Eternal Seeing without a pupil or any other instrument. |
28 | Al-Hakam | The Impartial Judge | The Judge, He is the Ruler and Judge, He is the Ruler and His judgment is His Word. His judgment is His Word. |
29 | Al-Adl | The Embodiment of Justice | The Just, The One who is entitled to do what He does. |
30 | Al-Lateef | The Knower of Subtleties | The Subtle One, The Gracious, The One who is kind to His slaves and endows upon them. |
31 | Al-Khabir | The All-Aware One | The One who knows the truth of things. |
32 | Al-Haleem | The Clement One | The Forebearing, The One who delays the punishment for those who deserve it and then He might forgive them. |
33 | Al-Azeem | The Magnificent One | The Great One, The Mighty, The One deserving the attributes of Exaltment, Glory, Extolement, and Purity from all imperfection. |
34 | Al-Ghafoor | The All-Forgiving | The All-Forgiving, The Forgiving, The One who forgives a lot. |
35 | Ash-Shakur | The Acknowledging One | The Grateful, The Appreciative, The One who gives a lot of reward for a little obedience. |
36 | Al-Aliyy | The Sublime One | The Most High, The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures. |
37 | Al-Kabeer | The Great One | The Greatest, The Great, The One who is greater than everything in status. |
38 | Al-Hafiz | The Guarding One | The Preserver, The Protector, The One who protects whatever and whoever He willed to protect. |
39 | Al-Muqeet | The Sustaining One | The Maintainer, The Guardian, The Feeder, The One who has the Power. |
40 | Al-Haseeb | The Reckoning One | The Reckoner, The One who gives the satisfaction. |
41 | Al-Jaleel | The Majestic One | The Sublime One, The Beneficent, The One who is attributed with greatness of Power and Glory of status. |
42 | Al-Karim | The Bountiful One | The Generous One, The Gracious, The One who is attributed with greatness of Power and Glory of status. |
43 | Ar-Raqib | The Watchful One | The Watcher, The One that nothing is absent from Him. Hence, its meaning is related to the attribute of Knowledge. |
44 | Al-Mujeeb | The Responding One | The Responsive, The Hearkener, The One who answers the one in need if he asks Him and rescues the yearned if he calls upon Him. |
45 | Al-Wasi | The All-Pervading One | The Vast, The All-Embracing, The Knowledgeable. |
46 | Al-Hakeem | The Wise One | The Wise, The Judge of Judges, The One who is correct in His doings. |
47 | Al-Wadud | The Loving One | The Most Loving, The Most Affectionate, The Beloved |
48 | Al-Majeed | The Glorious One | The Most Glorious One, The One who is with perfect Power, High Status, Compassion, Generosity, and Kindness. |
49 | Al-Ba'ith | The Infuser of New Life | The Awakener, The Resurrector, The Arouser |
50 | Ash-Shaheed | The All Observing Witness | The Witness, The One who nothing is absent from Him. |
51 | Al-Haqq | The Embodiment of Truth | The Truth, The True, The One who truly exists. |
52 | Al-Wakeel | The Universal Trustee | The Trustee, The One who gives the satisfaction and is relied upon. |
53 | Al-Qawiyy | The Strong One | The Most Strong, The Strong, The One with the complete Power. |
54 | Al-Matin | The Firm One | The One with extreme Power which is un-interrupted and He does not get tired. |
55 | Al-Waliy | The Protecting Associate | The Protecting Friend, The Supporter. |
56 | Al-Hameed | The Sole-Laudable One | The Praiseworthy, The praised One who deserves to be praised. |
57 | Al-Muhsi | The All-Enumerating One | The Counter, The Reckoner, The One whose count of things are known to him. |
58 | Al-Mubdi | The Originator | The One who started the human being. That is, He created him. |
59 | Al-Muid | The Restorer | The Reproducer, The One who brings back the creatures after death. |
60 | Al-Muhyi | The Maintainer of life | The Restorer, The Giver of Life. |
61 | Al-Mumeet | The Inflictor of Death | The Creator of Death, The Destroyer, The One who renders the living dead. |
62 | Al-Hayy | The Eternally Living One | The Alive, The One attributed with a life that is unlike our life and is not that of a combination of soul, flesh, or blood. |
63 | Al-Qayyum | The Self-Subsisting One | The Self-Subsisting, The Self-Existing One upon Whom all others depend on |
64 | Al-Wajid | The Pointing One | The Perceiver, The Finder, The Rich who is never poor. Al-Wajid is Richness. |
65 | Al-Maajid | The All-Noble One | The Glorious, He who is Most Glorious. |
66 | Al-Wahid | The Only One | The Unique, The One, The One without a partner. |
67 | Al-Ahad | The Sole One | The One. |
68 | As-Samad | The Supreme Provider | The Eternal, The Independent, The Master who is relied upon in matters and reverted to in ones needs. He is the only one a person should turn to when feeling helpless. |
69 | Al-Qadir | The All-Powerful | The Able, The Capable, The One attributed with Power. |
70 | Al-Muqtadir | The All Authoritative One | The Powerful, The Dominant, The One with the perfect Power that nothing is withheld from Him. |
71 | Al-Muqaddim | The Expediting One | The Expediter, The Promoter, The One who puts things in their right places. |
72 | Al-Muakhkhir | The Delayer | The Postponer, He Who Puts Far Away. He makes ahead what He wills and delays what He wills. |
73 | Al-Awwal | The Very First | The First, The One whose Existence is without a beginning. |
74 | Al-Akhir | The Infinite Last One | The Last, The One whose Existence is without an end. |
75 | Az-Zaahir | The Perceptible | The Manifest, The Conspicuous, The Evident |
76 | Al-Baatin | The Imperceptible | The Hidden, The Secret One, The Inner One, The Knower of Hidden Things |
77 | Al-Wali | The Holder of Supreme Authority | The Governor, The One who owns things and manages them. |
78 | Al-Mutaali | The Extremely Exalted One | The Most Exalted, The High Exalted, The One who is clear from the attributes of the creation. |
79 | Al-Barr | The Fountain-Head of Truth | The Source of All Goodness, The Righteous, The One who is kind to His creatures |
80 | At-Tawwab | The Ever-Acceptor of Repentance | The Acceptor of Repentance, The Oft-Forgiving, The Acceptor of our Return |
81 | Al-Muntaqim | The Retaliator | The Avenger, The Disapprover, The Inflictor of Retribution |
82 | Al-Afuw | The Supreme Pardoner | The Pardoner, The Forgiver and The Eliminator of Sins. |
83 | Ar-Rauf | The Benign One | The Most Kind, The Tenderly Merciful, The Clement and Compassionate |
84 | Malikul-Mulk | The Eternal Possessor of Sovereignty | The One who controls the Dominion and gives dominion to whoever He willed. |
85 | Dhul-Jalaali-Wal-Ikram | The Possessor of Majesty and Honour | The Lord of Majesty and Bounty. |
86 | Al-Muqsit | The Just One | The Equitable, The One who is Just in His judgment. |
87 | Al-Jami | The Assembler of Scattered Creations | The Gatherer, The One who gathers the creatures on a day that there is no doubt about, that is the Day of Judgment. |
88 | Al-Ghaniy | The Self-Sufficient One | The One who does not need the creation. |
89 | Al-Mughni | The Enricher | The Emancipator, The Fulfiller of Needs, The Bestower of Wealth. |
90 | Al-Mani | The Preventer | The Withholder. |
91 | Ad-Darr | The Distressor | The Correcter, The Balancer, The Distresser, The Afflicter, The Punisher. |
92 | An-Naafi | The Bestower of Benefits | The Creator of Good, The Benefiter, The Propitious, The Auspicious |
93 | An-Noor | The Prime Light | The Light, The One who guides. |
94 | Al-Hadi | The Provider of Guidance | The Guide, The Leader, The Guide of the Right Path |
95 | Al-Badi | The Unique One | The Wonderful Originator, The Unprecedented and Incomparable Inventor |
96 | Al-Baaqi | The Ever Surviving One | The Everlasting, The Ever-Enduring, The Ever-Present |
97 | Al-Warith | The Eternal Inheritor | The Heir, The One whose Existence remains. |
98 | Ar-Rasheed | The Guide to Path of Rectitude | The Guide to the Right Path, The One who guides. |
99 | As-Sabur | The Extensively Enduring One | The Patient, The One who does not quickly punish the sinners. |
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The Benefits and Virtues of Reciting Allah's Names.
Here are the Virtues of reciting Allah's names:# | Name | English | Virtues of Reciting Allah's Names |
1 | ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ | Ar-Rahman | Reciting the name “AR-RAHMAN” 100 times after each obligatory prayer will strengthen the person's memory and enhance his/her awareness. And if you feel anxious or worried all the bad feelings will go away as you keep reciting. |
2 | ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ | Ar-Raheem | Reciting the name “AR-RAHEEM” from Asma Allah Husna 100 times after praying Fajr will keep you safe from any danger or troubles. Additionally, people will be kind to you. |
3 | ٱلْمَلِكُ | Al-Malik | Reciting Allah’s name “AL-MALIK” after praying Fajr will make you rich. |
4 | ٱلْقُدُّوسُ | Al-Quddus | Agitation will never come close if you recite the name of Allah “AL-QUDDUS” every day 100 times. |
5 | ٱلْسَّلَامُ | As-Salam | Reciting Allah's name “AS-SALAM” will keep you safe from any danger or troubles. Also, if someone is ill and you recite this name 160 times to him he will regain his health and becomes better. |
6 | ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ | Al-Mumin | When you recite the name “AL-MU’MIN” 631 times you will be safe from anguish and distress. |
7 | ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ | Al-Muhaymin | To purify your soul from any sin, recite “AL-MUHAYMIN” 100 times after taking a shower and praying two Rakat. |
8 | ٱلْعَزِيزُ | Al-Aziz | To earn the respect of the people and to be independent of others recite this name 41 times after praying the Fajr prayer. |
9 | ٱلْجَبَّارُ | Al-Jabbar | Recite this name from Asmaul Husna as much as you want and Allah will keep you safe from agony and distress. Additionally, no one can force you to do anything that you don’t want to do. |
10 | ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ | Al-Mutakabbir | To gain the respect of the people around you and to succeed in your life recite this name every day. |
11 | ٱلْخَالِقُ | Al-Khaliq | If you recite this name 100 times Allah will send an angel to guide you to the right path for seven days. |
12 | ٱلْبَارِئُ | Al-Bari | From this name we understand that Allah created everything in proportion. |
13 | ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ | Al-Musawwir | For a woman to be blessed with a child, this name should be recited on the water 21 times and then given to the woman to drink it, this is done for 7 consecutive days. |
14 | ٱلْغَفَّارُ | Al-Ghaffar | In order for your sins to be forgiven recite Allah’s name “AL-GHAFFAR” every day as much as you can. |
15 | ٱلْقَهَّارُ | Al-Qahhar | If you suffer from depression or anxiety, then recite the name of Allah “AL-QAHHAR” and you will feel inner peace and all your worries will disappear. And Allah will guide you to the right place. |
16 | ٱلْوَهَّابُ | Al-Wahhab | When this name is recited frequently Allah will remove poverty. Additionally, reciting it 40 times in the last sajdah of the Duha prayer will relieve the person from starvation. |
17 | ٱلْرَّزَّاقُ | Ar-Razzaq | Recite Allah’s name “AR-RAZZAAQ” and Allah will provide you with livelihood. |
18 | ٱلْفَتَّاحُ | Al-Fattah | To succeed in your life, recite this name frequently. |
19 | ٱلْعَلِيمُ | Al-Alim | When you recite Allah’s name “AL-‘ALEEM”, your heart will enlighten with Nur. |
20 | ٱلْقَابِضُ | Al-Qabid | Reciting this name for 40 days will eliminate poverty from the house. |
21 | ٱلْبَاسِطُ | Al-Basit | To be independent in your life and not depend on anyone else recite this name 10 times after the Duha prayer and rub your hands on your face. |
22 | ٱلْخَافِضُ | Al-Khafid | Recite this name 500 times and all your wishes will be fulfilled. And to be safe from enemies a group of people should recite it 70 times on the fourth day of fasting. |
23 | ٱلْرَّافِعُ | Ar-Rafi | Recite this name 101 times day and night and you will be rich and will be highly regarded in merit. |
24 | ٱلْمُعِزُّ | Al-Mu'izz | To become majestic in the eyes of others then read this name 140 times after maghrib prayer on Monday or Friday. |
25 | ٱلْمُذِلُّ | Al-Muzil | To be safe from any harm or anyone who wishes you harm recite this name 75 times. |
26 | ٱلْسَّمِيعُ | As-Sami | Recite this name 50, 500, or 100 times after praying the Duha prayer on Thursday and all your wishes will be fulfilled. |
27 | ٱلْبَصِيرُ | Al-Baseer | Recite this one after Jummah prayer 100 times and your heart and soul will be enlightened. |
28 | ٱلْحَكَمُ | Al-Hakam | Recite this name at night and secrets will be revealed to you. |
29 | ٱلْعَدْلُ | Al-Adl | Recite this name on Friday so that people obey you. |
30 | ٱلْلَّطِيفُ | Al-Lateef | For your problems with the people to be solved recite this name 133 times every day. |
31 | ٱلْخَبِيرُ | Al-Khabir | Recite this name frequently and you will be a good person who does good deeds. |
32 | ٱلْحَلِيمُ | Al-Haleem | To keep your belongings safe from any damage write this name on a piece of paper and wash it then sprinkle the water on your belongings. |
33 | ٱلْعَظِيمُ | Al-Azeem | To make people respect you and honor you then recite Allah’s name “AL-‘ATHEEM” frequently. |
34 | ٱلْغَفُورُ | Al-Ghafoor | If you have a headache or fever, recite Allah’s name “AL-GHAFOOR” and you will be cured. |
35 | ٱلْشَّكُورُ | Ash-Shakur | If you’re going through hardships or suffering recite “ASH-SHAKOOR” 41 times each day and you will be relieved. |
36 | ٱلْعَلِيُّ | Al-Aliyy | To be successful in your work, write this name on a piece of paper and keep it with you all the time. |
37 | ٱلْكَبِيرُ | Al-Kabeer | To be honored and respected by the people around you recite this name 100 times daily. |
38 | ٱلْحَفِيظُ | Al-Hafiz | Recite this name on water and give it to a child who behaves badly and he will good behave. |
39 | ٱلْمُقِيتُ | Al-Muqeet | To be safe from problems, troubles, and difficulties recite this name from Asma Ul Husna. |
40 | ٱلْحَسِيبُ | Al-Haseeb | To keep your family, property, and yourself under the custody of Allah recite this name 7 times on yourself. |
41 | ٱلْجَلِيلُ | Al-Jaleel | To gain respect and honor from everyone, recite this name frequently. |
42 | ٱلْكَرِيمُ | Al-Karim | To earn respect in this life and the afterlife recite this name many times before you go to sleep. |
43 | ٱلْرَّقِيبُ | Ar-Raqib | To keep your family, property, and yourself under the custody of Allah recite this name 7 times on yourself. |
44 | ٱلْمُجِيبُ | Al-Mujeeb | Recite this name frequently and all your wishes will come true. |
45 | ٱلْوَاسِعُ | Al-Wasi | To have better income recite Allah’s name “AL-WAASI’” frequently, and all your difficulties will go away. |
46 | ٱلْحَكِيمُ | Al-Hakeem | Recite this name at work and all the work difficulties will disappear. |
47 | ٱلْوَدُودُ | Al-Wadud | If you have a disagreement with another person then recite this name on food 1000 times and give it to the person and all your problems will be solved. |
48 | ٱلْمَجِيدُ | Al-Majeed | This name bestows a person with glory. |
49 | ٱلْبَاعِثُ | Al-Ba'ith | This name makes you fear Allah and leads you to the right path. |
50 | ٱلْشَّهِيدُ | Ash-Shaheed | Put your hands on the head of a bad-behaving person and recite this name 21 times and he will become good behaving. |
51 | ٱلْحَقُّ | Al-Haqq | When you lose something recite this name and you shall find it. |
52 | ٱلْوَكِيلُ | Al-Wakeel | Recite this name frequently and Allah will protect you from drowning or burning. |
53 | ٱلْقَوِيُّ | Al-Qawiyy | If you want to be safe from your enemy then recite this name. |
54 | ٱلْمَتِينُ | Al-Matin | If you have any trouble or going through hardships recite this name and it will be solved. |
55 | ٱلْوَلِيُّ | Al-Waliy | To come closer to Allah, recite this name frequently. |
56 | ٱلْحَمِيدُ | Al-Hameed | To be loved by everyone recite this name frequently. |
57 | ٱلْمُحْصِيُ | Al-Muhsi | This name provides an ease to the person if he is afraid of being questioned on the Day of Resurrection. |
58 | ٱلْمُبْدِئُ | Al-Mubdi | If a pregnant woman is going through an abortion, then she should recite this name several times to be safe from the danger of aborting. |
59 | ٱلْمُعِيدُ | Al-Muid | When a person leaves home then recite this name 70 times and the person will return home safe and secure. |
60 | ٱلْمُحْيِى | Al-Muhyi | Recite this name 7 times daily and all your worries will go away. |
61 | ٱلْمُمِيتُ | Al-Mumeet | To defeat your enemy, recite this name several times. |
62 | ٱلْحَىُّ | Al-Hayy | To have a long good life recite this name. |
63 | ٱلْقَيُّومُ | Al-Qayyum | To stay active recite this name several times. |
64 | ٱلْوَاجِدُ | Al-Wajid | To have a heart that is afraid of Allah recite this name. |
65 | ٱلْمَاجِدُ | Al-Maajid | To have a heart enlightened with Noor recite this name. |
66 | ٱلْوَاحِدُ | Al-Wahid | If you’re alone and you’re afraid then recite this name in silence for 1000 times and the fear will be removed from your heart. |
67 | ٱلْأَحَد | Al-Ahad | Recite this name 1000 times and secrets will be revealed to you. |
68 | ٱلْصَّمَدُ | As-Samad | Recite this name several times and all your need and wishes will be fulfilled. |
69 | ٱلْقَادِرُ | Al-Qadir | Recite this name from Asmaul Husna several times and all your need and wishes will be fulfilled. |
70 | ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ | Al-Muqtadir | To be aware of the truth and to know it recite this beautiful name several times. |
71 | ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ | Al-Muqaddim | If there’s a war and you recite the name “AL-MUQADDIM” the fear will be removed from your heart and you will be saved. |
72 | ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ | Al-Muakhkhir | When you recite this name 100 times your heart will be filled with Allah’s love, and you won’t think of anything in this life you will only want to please Allah. |
73 | ٱلأَوَّلُ | Al-Awwal | If a family wants to be blessed with a child, then this name should be recited 40 times for 40 consecutive days. and if a traveler recites this name 1000 times, he will get home safe and secure. |
74 | ٱلْآخِرُ | Al-Akhir | To have a good life and health recite this name frequently. |
75 | ٱلْظَّاهِرُ | Az-Zaahir | Recite this name 15 times after Jummah prayer and your heart will be enlightened with Noor. |
76 | ٱلْبَاطِنُ | Al-Baatin | Recite this name three times a day and you will see the truth. |
77 | ٱلْوَالِي | Al-Wali | If you want your house to be protected from any danger recite this name. |
78 | ٱلْمُتَعَالِي | Al-Mutaali | To come closer to Allah, recite this name. |
79 | ٱلْبَرُّ | Al-Barr | Recite this name and the future of your child will be free of bad luck. |
80 | ٱلْتَّوَّابُ | At-Tawwab | Recite this beautiful name from Asmaul Husna, and all your prayers and Dua will be accepted. |
81 | ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ | Al-Muntaqim | To defeat your enemies, recite Allah’s name “AL-MUNTAQIM”. |
82 | ٱلْعَفُوُّ | Al-Afuw | To ask Allah to forgive all your sins recite Allah’s name “AL-‘AFUWW” and Allah shall forgive you. |
83 | ٱلْرَّؤُفُ | Ar-Rauf | Recite this name several times and you will be blessed. |
84 | مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ | Malikul-Mulk | To gain people's respect recite this name. |
85 | ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ | Dhul-Jalaali-Wal-Ikram | If you want to become rich and for Allah to remove poverty. |
86 | ٱلْمُقْسِطُ | Al-Muqsit | To be protected from the whispers of the devil recite this name from Asmaul Husna. |
87 | ٱلْجَامِعُ | Al-Jami | If you lost something and you wish to find it recite this name and you will find it. |
88 | ٱلْغَنيُّ | Al-Ghaniy | Recite this name 70 times and your heart will be filled with Allah's love and you won't need anything else. |
89 | ٱلْمُغْنِيُّ | Al-Mughni | To become self-sufficient, recite this name 1000 times for 10 consecutive Friday. |
90 | ٱلْمَانِعُ | Al-Mani | To have a happy family life recite this name 20 times before you sleep. |
91 | ٱلْضَّارُ | Ad-Darr | To gain inner peace recite this name 20 times on Friday night. |
92 | ٱلْنَّافِعُ | An-Naafi | Recite this name 41 times and you will succeed in every good act you do. |
93 | ٱلْنُّورُ | An-Noor | For your heart to be enlightened recite this name. |
94 | ٱلْهَادِي | Al-Hadi | For all your wishes to come true and for all your needs to be fulfilled recite this name 1100 times. |
95 | ٱلْبَدِيعُ | Al-Badi | If you feel distressed recite this name of Asmaul Husna 70000 times and the stress will be removed. |
96 | ٱلْبَاقِي | Al-Baaqi | Recite this name 100 times every Friday night, and all the good deeds you do will be accepted. |
97 | ٱلْوَارِثُ | Al-Warith | if you want to be safe from sorrows and distress recites this name 100 times after sunrise. |
98 | ٱلْرَّشِيدُ | Ar-Rasheed | If you’re doing a task and you feel like you can’t accomplish recite this name 1000 times between Maghrib and Isha prayer. |
99 | ٱلْصَّبُورُ | As-Sabur | If you’re going through hardships and difficulties, recite this name 3000 times. |
How to Incorporate the 99 Names of Allah into Daily Life.
The best way to Incorporate the 99 Names of Allah is to use them in Duas. Find the suitable attribute and apply it in your Dua. As Allah says in the holy Quran: “And Allah’s names are the best names, so call on Him.” [Qur’an 7:180]
The Role of the 99 Names of Allah in Islamic Spirituality.
Understanding learning the different attributes of Allah and the meaning of Allah's names strengthens our faith and brings us closer to him. This will lead to peace of mind and knowing that Allah only wants the best for us. Now if you’re wondering, How to understand the Quran as a beginner? The first step is to understand the meaning of Asmaul Husna. You can also enroll yourself in one of the best website to learn Quran online, and you can read the article to learn how to find a the best course for you.
The Connection between the 99 Names of Allah and the Quran.
Asmaul Husna was mentioned in the holy Quran, Allah says in the holy Quran: هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَـٰلِمُ ٱلْغَيْبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ ۖ هُوَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ “ He is Allah—there is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him: Knower of the seen and unseen. He is the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱلْقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْجَبَّارُ ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ ٢٣ He is Allah—there is no god except Him: the King, the Most Holy, the All-Perfect, the Source of Serenity, the Watcher of all, the Almighty, the Supreme in Might,1 the Majestic. Glorified is Allah far above what they associate with Him ˹in worship˺! هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْخَـٰلِقُ ٱلْبَارِئُ ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ ۖ لَهُ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ ٢٤ He is Allah: the Creator, the Inventor, the Shaper. He ˹alone˺ has the Most Beautiful Names. Whatever is in the heavens and the earth ˹constantly˺ glorifies Him. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise.” [surah Hashr, 20:24]
Conclusion: Reflecting on Allah's Names and Their Impact on Our Lives.
Understanding and learning the different attributes of Allah and the meaning of Allah's names strengthens our faith and brings us closer to him. This will lead to peace of mind and knowing that Allah only wants the best for us.