The 99 Names of Allah, Asma ul-Husna (the Beautiful Names), are the most powerful and meaningful words in Islam. They describe who Allah is: His mercy, His power, His justice, His wisdom, His love. Reciting them, understanding them, and living by them is one of the highest forms of worship.

"And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them."

Al-A'raf 7:180

The Promise of Paradise

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Indeed, Allah has 99 names, one hundred minus one. Whoever ahsaha will enter Paradise." (Bukhari & Muslim) The word ahsaha doesn't just mean "memorise", scholars explain it includes: knowing the names, understanding their meanings, calling on Allah by them in dua, and acting in accordance with what they imply.

The Complete List of 99 Names

Below is the complete list of the 99 Names of Allah with Arabic, transliteration and English meaning.

01
الرَّحْمَٰنُ
Ar-Rahman
The Most Merciful
02
الرَّحِيمُ
Ar-Raheem
The Especially Merciful
03
الْمَلِكُ
Al-Malik
The King, Sovereign
04
الْقُدُّوسُ
Al-Quddus
The Most Holy
05
السَّلَامُ
As-Salam
The Source of Peace
06
الْمُؤْمِنُ
Al-Mu'min
The Granter of Security
07
الْمُهَيْمِنُ
Al-Muhaymin
The Guardian, Overseer
08
الْعَزِيزُ
Al-Azeez
The Almighty
09
الْجَبَّارُ
Al-Jabbar
The Compeller, Restorer
10
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
Al-Mutakabbir
The Supreme, Majestic
11
الْخَالِقُ
Al-Khaliq
The Creator
12
الْبَارِئُ
Al-Bari'
The Maker, Originator
13
الْمُصَوِّرُ
Al-Musawwir
The Fashioner of Forms
14
الْغَفَّارُ
Al-Ghaffar
The All-Forgiving
15
الْقَهَّارُ
Al-Qahhar
The Subduer, Dominant
16
الْوَهَّابُ
Al-Wahhab
The Bestower
17
الرَّزَّاقُ
Ar-Razzaq
The Provider
18
الْفَتَّاحُ
Al-Fattah
The Opener of Ways
19
الْعَلِيمُ
Al-Aleem
The All-Knowing
20
الْقَابِضُ
Al-Qabid
The Constrictor
21
الْبَاسِطُ
Al-Basit
The Extender, Reliever
22
الْخَافِضُ
Al-Khafid
The Abaser
23
الرَّافِعُ
Ar-Rafi'
The Exalter, Elevator
24
الْمُعِزُّ
Al-Mu'izz
The Bestower of Honour
25
الْمُذِلُّ
Al-Mudhill
The Humiliator
26
السَّمِيعُ
As-Samee'
The All-Hearing
27
الْبَصِيرُ
Al-Baseer
The All-Seeing
28
الْحَكَمُ
Al-Hakam
The Judge, Arbitrator
29
الْعَدْلُ
Al-'Adl
The Utterly Just
30
اللَّطِيفُ
Al-Lateef
The Subtle, Gentle
31
الْخَبِيرُ
Al-Khabeer
The All-Aware
32
الْحَلِيمُ
Al-Haleem
The Forbearing
33
الْعَظِيمُ
Al-Adheem
The Magnificent
34
الْغَفُورُ
Al-Ghafoor
The Forgiving
35
الشَّكُورُ
Ash-Shakoor
The Appreciative
36
الْعَلِيُّ
Al-'Aliyy
The Most High
37
الْكَبِيرُ
Al-Kabeer
The Most Great
38
الْحَفِيظُ
Al-Hafidh
The Preserver
39
الْمُقِيتُ
Al-Muqeet
The Sustainer
40
الْحَسِيبُ
Al-Haseeb
The Reckoner
41
الْجَلِيلُ
Al-Jaleel
The Majestic
42
الْكَرِيمُ
Al-Kareem
The Generous
43
الرَّقِيبُ
Ar-Raqeeb
The Watchful
44
الْمُجِيبُ
Al-Mujeeb
The Responsive
45
الْوَاسِعُ
Al-Wasi'
The All-Encompassing
46
الْحَكِيمُ
Al-Hakeem
The All-Wise
47
الْوَدُودُ
Al-Wadood
The Most Loving
48
الْمَجِيدُ
Al-Majeed
The Glorious
49
الْبَاعِثُ
Al-Ba'ith
The Resurrector
50
الشَّهِيدُ
Ash-Shaheed
The Witness
51
الْحَقُّ
Al-Haqq
The Truth
52
الْوَكِيلُ
Al-Wakeel
The Trustee, Disposer
53
الْقَوِيُّ
Al-Qawiyy
The All-Strong
54
الْمَتِينُ
Al-Mateen
The Firm, Steadfast
55
الْوَلِيُّ
Al-Waliyy
The Protecting Friend
56
الْحَمِيدُ
Al-Hameed
The All-Praiseworthy
57
الْمُحْصِي
Al-Muhsi
The Accounter
58
الْمُبْدِئُ
Al-Mubdi'
The Originator
59
الْمُعِيدُ
Al-Mu'eed
The Restorer
60
الْمُحْيِي
Al-Muhyi
The Giver of Life
61
الْمُمِيتُ
Al-Mumeet
The Taker of Life
62
الْحَيُّ
Al-Hayy
The Ever-Living
63
الْقَيُّومُ
Al-Qayyoom
The Self-Sustaining
64
الْوَاجِدُ
Al-Wajid
The Finder
65
الْمَاجِدُ
Al-Majid
The Most Noble
66
الْوَاحِدُ
Al-Wahid
The One
67
الْأَحَدُ
Al-Ahad
The Unique
68
الصَّمَدُ
As-Samad
The Self-Sufficient
69
الْقَادِرُ
Al-Qadir
The All-Capable
70
الْمُقْتَدِرُ
Al-Muqtadir
The Omnipotent
71
الْمُقَدِّمُ
Al-Muqaddim
The Expediter
72
الْمُؤَخِّرُ
Al-Mu'akhkhir
The Delayer
73
الْأَوَّلُ
Al-Awwal
The First
74
الْآخِرُ
Al-Akhir
The Last
75
الظَّاهِرُ
Adh-Dhahir
The Manifest
76
الْبَاطِنُ
Al-Batin
The Hidden
77
الْوَالِي
Al-Wali
The Patron, Governor
78
الْمُتَعَالِي
Al-Muta'ali
The Self-Exalted
79
الْبَرُّ
Al-Barr
The Source of Goodness
80
التَّوَّابُ
At-Tawwab
The Acceptor of Repentance
81
الْمُنْتَقِمُ
Al-Muntaqim
The Avenger
82
الْعَفُوُّ
Al-'Afuww
The Pardoner
83
الرَّءُوفُ
Ar-Ra'oof
The Most Kind
84
مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ
Malik-ul-Mulk
Master of the Kingdom
85
ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
Lord of Majesty & Honour
86
الْمُقْسِطُ
Al-Muqsit
The Equitable
87
الْجَامِعُ
Al-Jami'
The Gatherer
88
الْغَنِيُّ
Al-Ghaniyy
The Self-Sufficient
89
الْمُغْنِي
Al-Mughni
The Enricher
90
الْمَانِعُ
Al-Mani'
The Withholder
91
الضَّارُّ
Ad-Darr
The Distresser
92
النَّافِعُ
An-Nafi'
The Benefactor
93
النُّورُ
An-Noor
The Light
94
الْهَادِي
Al-Hadi
The Guide
95
الْبَدِيعُ
Al-Badi'
The Incomparable
96
الْبَاقِي
Al-Baqi
The Everlasting
97
الْوَارِثُ
Al-Warith
The Inheritor
98
الرَّشِيدُ
Ar-Rasheed
The Guide to the Right Path
99
الصَّبُورُ
As-Saboor
The Most Patient

How to Benefit from the Names

1. Memorise them gradually, Don't try to learn all 99 in one sitting. Memorise 3-5 per week, with their meanings.

2. Use them in dua, Allah said: "And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them." When you ask for mercy, call Him Ar-Rahman. When you ask for forgiveness, call Him Al-Ghaffar. When you ask for provision, call Him Ar-Razzaq.

3. Let them shape your character, Knowing Allah is Al-Aleem (All-Knowing) keeps you mindful of sin. Knowing He is At-Tawwab (Acceptor of Repentance) keeps you from despair. Knowing He is Al-Hakeem (All-Wise) helps you trust Him in hardship.

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