In Islam, Allah has many beautiful names that describe His divine qualities and attributes. These special names are called "Asma ul Husna" (أَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ), which means "the most beautiful names." There are 99 names of Allah mentioned in Islamic tradition, and each one tells us something wonderful about our Creator.

What Are the Names of Allah?

Learning the names of Allah helps us understand His nature better. Some names show His mercy, like "Ar-Rahman" (The Most Merciful). Others show His power, like "Al-Qadeer" (The All-Powerful). When we recite these names, we feel closer to Allah and remember His greatness.

Benefits of Reciting Asma ul Husna (أَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ)

Many Muslims like to recite these names during prayer or meditation. It brings peace to the heart and mind. Some people use prayer beads to count each name as they say it. This practice, called "dhikr," helps us remember Allah throughout the day.

The names of Allah are not just words - they are a way to connect with the divine. Each name has deep meaning and can guide us in our daily lives. When we face difficulties, we can remember that Allah is "As-Sabur" (The Patient One). When we need help, we remember He is "Al-Mujib" (The Responsive One).

The 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna)

No. Arabic Name Transliteration Meaning
1 الرَّحْمَٰنُ Ar-Rahman The Most Merciful
2 الرَّحِيمُ Ar-Raheem The Most Compassionate
3 الْمَلِكُ Al-Malik The King
4 الْقُدُّوسُ Al-Quddus The Most Holy
5 السَّلَامُ As-Salaam The Source of Peace
6 الْمُؤْمِنُ Al-Mu'min The Guardian of Faith
7 الْمُهَيْمِنُ Al-Muhaymin The Protector
8 الْعَزِيزُ Al-Aziz The Mighty
9 الْجَبَّارُ Al-Jabbar The Compeller
10 الْمُتَكَبِّرُ Al-Mutakabbir The Majestic
11 الْخَالِقُ Al-Khaliq The Creator
12 الْبَارِئُ Al-Bari The Evolver
13 الْمُصَوِّرُ Al-Musawwir The Fashioner
14 الْغَفَّارُ Al-Ghafaar The Great Forgiver
15 الْقَهَّارُ Al-Qahhar The Dominant
16 الْوَهَّابُ Al-Wahhab The Bestower
17 الرَّزَّاقُ Ar-Razzaq The Provider
18 الْفَتَّاحُ Al-Fattah The Opener
19 الْعَلِيمُ Al-Aleem The All-Knowing
20 الْقَابِضُ Al-Qabid The Constrictor
21 الْبَاسِطُ Al-Basit The Expander
22 الْخَافِضُ Al-Khafid The Abaser
23 الرَّافِعُ Ar-Rafi The Exalter
24 الْمُعِزُّ Al-Mu'izz The Honorer
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
29 الْعَدْلُ Al-Adl The Just
30 اللَّطِيفُ Al-Lateef The Gentle
31 الْخَبِيرُ Al-Khabeer The Aware
32 الْحَلِيمُ Al-Haleem The Forbearing
33 الْعَظِيمُ Al-Azeem The Great
34 الْغَفُورُ Al-Ghafoor The Forgiving
35 الشَّكُورُ Ash-Shakoor The Appreciative
36 الْعَلِيُّ Al-Ali The High
37 الْكَبِيرُ Al-Kabeer The Great
38 الْحَفِيظُ Al-Hafiz The Preserver
39 الْمُقِيتُ Al-Muqeet The Sustainer
40 الْحَسِيبُ Al-Hasib The Reckoner
41 الْجَلِيلُ Al-Jaleel The Majestic
42 الْكَرِيمُ Al-Kareem The Generous
43 الرَّقِيبُ Ar-Raqib The Watchful
44 الْمُجِيبُ Al-Mujib The Responsive
45 الْوَاسِعُ Al-Wasi The All-Encompassing
46 الْحَكِيمُ Al-Hakeem The Wise
47 الْوَدُودُ Al-Wadud The 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
53 الْقَوِيُّ Al-Qawi The Strong
54 الْمَتِينُ Al-Mateen The Firm
55 الْوَلِيُّ Al-Wali The Protector
56 الْحَمِيدُ Al-Hameed The Praiseworthy
57 الْمُحْصِي Al-Muhsi The Counter
58 الْمُبْدِئُ Al-Mubdi The Originator
59 الْمُعِيدُ Al-Mu'id The Restorer
60 الْمُحْيِي Al-Muhyi The Giver of Life
61 الْمُمِيتُ Al-Mumeet The Destroyer
62 الْحَيُّ Al-Hayy The Living
63 الْقَيُّومُ Al-Qayyum The Self-Sustaining
64 الْوَاجِدُ Al-Wajid The Finder
65 الْمَاجِدُ Al-Majid The Noble
66 الْوَاحِدُ Al-Wahid The One
67 الصَّمَدُ As-Samad The Eternal
68 الْقَادِرُ Al-Qadir The Capable
69 الْمُقْتَدِرُ Al-Muqtadir The Powerful
70 الْمُقَدِّمُ Al-Muqaddim The Expediter
71 الْمُؤَخِّرُ Al-Mu'akhkhir The Delayer
72 الْأَوَّلُ Al-Awwal The First
73 الْآخِرُ Al-Akhir The Last
74 الظَّاهِرُ Az-Zahir The Manifest
75 الْبَاطِنُ Al-Batin The Hidden
76 الْوَالِي Al-Waali The Governor
77 الْمُتَعَالِي Al-Muta'ali The Most High
78 الْبَرُّ Al-Barr The Source of Goodness
79 التَّوَّابُ At-Tawwab The Acceptor of Repentance
80 الْمُنْتَقِمُ Al-Muntaqim The Avenger
81 الْعَفُوُّ Al-Afuw The Pardoner
82 الرَّؤُوفُ Ar-Ra'uf The Compassionate
83 مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ Malik-ul-Mulk The Owner of Sovereignty
84 ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ Dhul-Jalali-wal-Ikram The Lord of Majesty and Honor
85 الْمُقْسِطُ Al-Muqsit The Equitable
86 الْجَامِعُ Al-Jami The Gatherer
87 الْغَنِيُّ Al-Ghani The Self-Sufficient
88 الْمُغْنِي Al-Mughni The Enricher
89 الْمَانِعُ Al-Mani The Preventer
90 الضَّارُّ Ad-Darr The Distresser
91 النَّافِعُ An-Nafi The Benefactor
92 النُّورُ An-Nur The Light
93 الْهَادِي Al-Hadi The Guide
94 الْبَدِيعُ Al-Badi The Incomparable
95 الْبَاقِي Al-Baqi The Everlasting
96 الْوَارِثُ Al-Warith The Inheritor
97 الرَّشِيدُ Ar-Rashid The Guide to Right Path
98 الصَّبُورُ As-Sabur The Patient
99 اللَّهُ Allah The Greatest Name