Discover the 99 most beautiful names of Allah with their meanings, significance, and how they can transform your spiritual life and connection with the Divine.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا
"And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so invoke Him by them" - Quran 7:180
Reciting Allah's names deepens your relationship with your Creator
Contemplating divine attributes brings tranquility to the heart
Reflecting on Allah's qualities inspires us to develop similar virtues
Calling upon Allah by His names makes dua more powerful
Ar-Rahman
The Most Gracious
The One whose mercy encompasses all creation
Ar-Raheem
The Most Merciful
The One who shows mercy to believers in this life and the next
Al-Malik
The King
The absolute ruler of all creation
Al-Quddus
The Holy One
The One who is pure and free from all defects
As-Salaam
The Source of Peace
The One who grants peace and security
Al-Mu'min
The Guardian of Faith
The One who grants security and faith
Al-Muhaymin
The Protector
The One who oversees and protects all creation
Al-Aziz
The Mighty
The One who is invincible and honored
Al-Jabbar
The Compeller
The One who compels creation to His will
Al-Mutakabbir
The Supreme
The One who has the right to be proud
Al-Khaliq
The Creator
The One who brings everything into existence
Al-Bari'
The Originator
The One who creates without precedent
Al-Musawwir
The Fashioner
The One who gives form and shape to all things
Al-Ghaffar
The Repeatedly Forgiving
The One who forgives again and again
Al-Qahhar
The Dominant
The One who has power over all things
Al-Wahhab
The Bestower
The One who gives generously without expectation
Ar-Razzaq
The Provider
The One who provides sustenance to all creation
Al-Fattah
The Opener
The One who opens doors and removes obstacles
Al-Aleem
The All-Knowing
The One who knows all things, seen and unseen
Al-Qabid
The Constrictor
The One who withholds and restricts
Al-Basit
The Expander
The One who expands and gives abundance
Al-Khafid
The Abaser
The One who lowers the proud and arrogant
Ar-Rafi'
The Exalter
The One who raises the humble and righteous
Al-Mu'izz
The Honorer
The One who gives honor and dignity
Al-Mudhill
The Humiliator
The One who humbles the arrogant
As-Samee'
The All-Hearing
The One who hears all sounds and voices
Al-Baseer
The All-Seeing
The One who sees all things, apparent and hidden
Al-Hakam
The Judge
The One who judges with perfect justice
Al-Adl
The Just
The One who is absolutely fair and just
Al-Lateef
The Gentle
The One who is kind and gentle with His creation
Al-Khabeer
The All-Aware
The One who is aware of all hidden things
Al-Haleem
The Patient
The One who does not rush to punish
Al-Azeem
The Magnificent
The One whose greatness cannot be comprehended
Al-Ghafoor
The Forgiving
The One who forgives and conceals sins
Ash-Shakoor
The Appreciative
The One who appreciates and rewards good deeds
Al-Ali
The Most High
The One who is above all creation
Al-Kabeer
The Greatest
The One who is greater than everything
Al-Hafeez
The Preserver
The One who protects and preserves all things
Al-Muqeet
The Nourisher
The One who provides nourishment and strength
Al-Haseeb
The Reckoner
The One who takes account of all things
Al-Jaleel
The Majestic
The One who possesses majesty and greatness
Al-Kareem
The Generous
The One who gives abundantly without being asked
Ar-Raqeeb
The Watchful
The One who watches over all creation
Al-Mujeeb
The Responsive
The One who responds to prayers and calls
Al-Wasi'
The All-Encompassing
The One whose knowledge and mercy encompass everything
Al-Hakeem
The Wise
The One who does everything with perfect wisdom
Al-Wadood
The Loving
The One who loves His righteous servants
Al-Majeed
The Glorious
The One who is glorified and praised
Al-Ba'ith
The Resurrector
The One who will resurrect all creation
Ash-Shaheed
The Witness
The One who witnesses all things
Al-Haqq
The Truth
The One who is the absolute truth
Al-Wakeel
The Trustee
The One who can be trusted with all affairs
Al-Qawiyy
The Strong
The One who has complete strength and power
Al-Mateen
The Firm
The One whose strength is unshakeable
Al-Waliyy
The Protecting Friend
The One who is the friend and protector of believers
Al-Hameed
The Praiseworthy
The One who deserves all praise
Al-Muhsee
The Counter
The One who counts and records everything
Al-Mubdi'
The Originator
The One who begins creation
Al-Mu'eed
The Restorer
The One who repeats and restores creation
Al-Muhyee
The Giver of Life
The One who gives life to all things
Al-Mumeet
The Taker of Life
The One who causes death
Al-Hayy
The Ever-Living
The One who is eternally alive
Al-Qayyoom
The Self-Sustaining
The One who sustains all existence
Al-Wajid
The Finder
The One who finds whatever He wills
Al-Majid
The Noble
The One who is noble and honored
Al-Wahid
The One
The One who is unique and without partner
As-Samad
The Eternal
The One who is eternal and sought by all
Al-Qadir
The Able
The One who has power over all things
Al-Muqtadir
The Determiner
The One who determines and decrees
Al-Muqaddim
The Expediter
The One who brings forward what He wills
Al-Mu'akhkhir
The Delayer
The One who delays what He wills
Al-Awwal
The First
The One who exists before all things
Al-Akhir
The Last
The One who remains after all things perish
Az-Zahir
The Manifest
The One who is evident in His signs
Al-Batin
The Hidden
The One who is hidden from direct perception
Al-Wali
The Governor
The One who governs and controls all affairs
Al-Muta'ali
The Self-Exalted
The One who is exalted above all creation
Al-Barr
The Source of Good
The One who is kind and good to His creation
At-Tawwab
The Acceptor of Repentance
The One who accepts repentance
Al-Muntaqim
The Avenger
The One who takes vengeance on the wicked
Al-Afuww
The Pardoner
The One who pardons and overlooks faults
Ar-Ra'oof
The Compassionate
The One who is extremely compassionate
Malik al-Mulk
Master of the Kingdom
The One who owns all sovereignty
Dhul-Jalal wal-Ikram
Lord of Majesty and Honor
The One who possesses majesty and grants honor
Al-Muqsit
The Equitable
The One who acts with justice and fairness
Al-Jami'
The Gatherer
The One who gathers and assembles
Al-Ghaniyy
The Independent
The One who needs nothing from creation
Al-Mughni
The Enricher
The One who makes others free from need
Al-Mani'
The Preventer
The One who prevents and withholds
Ad-Darr
The Distressor
The One who can cause distress when He wills
An-Nafi'
The Benefactor
The One who benefits whomever He wills
An-Nur
The Light
The One who is the light of the heavens and earth
Al-Hadi
The Guide
The One who guides to the right path
Al-Badi'
The Incomparable
The One who creates without precedent
Al-Baqi
The Everlasting
The One who remains and endures forever
Al-Warith
The Inheritor
The One who inherits all after creation perishes
Ar-Rasheed
The Guide to Right Path
The One who guides to righteousness
As-Saboor
The Patient
The One who is patient and does not hasten punishment
Allah
God
The greatest name encompassing all beautiful attributes
Recite Allah's names throughout the day as remembrance. Many scholars recommend reciting all 99 names daily, or focusing on specific names that relate to your needs.
"Whoever memorizes and recites Allah's 99 names will enter Paradise" - Hadith
Call upon Allah using His beautiful names when making dua. Choose names that relate to what you're asking for - Ar-Rahman for mercy, Ar-Razzaq for provision, etc.
Example: "O Allah, Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), have mercy on me..."
Reflect on Allah's attributes and strive to embody similar qualities in your life. Be patient like As-Sabur, generous like Al-Kareem, and forgiving like Al-Ghafoor.
"Adopt the characteristics of Allah" - Hadith
• Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem - Begin everything
• Allah - The greatest name
• Al-Hayy Al-Qayyum - For strength
• As-Sabur - For patience
• Al-Hakeem - For wisdom