The 99 names of Allah SWT, also known as the Asmaul Husna, are the attributes and qualities used to describe Allah in Islamic tradition. Each name reflects a particular aspect of Allah’s nature and helps Muslims better understand and connect with Him.
99 Names of Allah SWT – Asma-ul-Husna
Here are some of the significances of the 99 names of Allah:
Understanding Allah’s nature: The 99 names of Allah provide Muslims with a deeper understanding of Allah’s nature and attributes. Muslims can better understand Allah’s mercy, compassion, justice, and wisdom through the names.
Praising Allah: Muslims often recite the 99 names of Allah as a form of praise and worship. The recitation of these names is considered a form of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and is believed to bring blessings and spiritual benefits.
Seeking forgiveness: The 99 names of Allah also provide a means for Muslims to seek forgiveness and repentance. Many of the names reflect Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, and reciting these names can help Muslims to seek Allah’s forgiveness and guidance.
Protection and supplication: Some of the names of Allah are believed to offer protection and supplication, such as Al-Hafiz (the Guardian), Al-Mu’min (the Faithful), and Al-Mujeeb (the Responsive). Muslims may recite these names for protection from harm and to seek Allah’s guidance and support.
Reflecting on Allah’s unity: The 99 names of Allah reflect the oneness and unity of Allah. Muslims believe that Allah has no partners and that all of His attributes are interconnected and reflect His ultimate power and wisdom.
The 99 names of Allah are a central aspect of Islam and are used by Muslims worldwide for worship, reflection, and spiritual growth. Below we have listed all the 99 names of Allah (Asma-ulHusna):
الرحمن (Ar-Rahman): The Most Merciful
الرحيم (Ar-Rahim): The Most Compassionate
الملك (Al-Malik): The King, The Sovereign
القدوس (Al-Quddus): The Holy, The Pure
السلام (As-Salam): The Source of Peace
المؤمن (Al-Mu’min): The Faithful, The Guardian of Faith
المهيمن (Al-Muhaymin): The Protector, The Preserver
العزيز (Al-Aziz): The Almighty, The Invincible
الجبار (Al-Jabbar): The Compeller, The Restorer
المتكبر (Al-Mutakabbir): The Majestic, The Supreme
الخالق (Al-Khaliq): The Creator
البارئ (Al-Bari’): The Maker, The Inventor
المصور (Al-Musawwir): The Fashioner, The Shaper
الغفار (Al-Ghaffar): The Forgiver, The Concealer of Faults
القهار (Al-Qahhar): The Subduer, The Dominant
الوهاب (Al-Wahhab): The Bestower, The Giver of Gifts
الرزاق (Ar-Razzaq): The Provider, The Sustainer
الفتاح (Al-Fattah): The Opener, The Revealer
العليم (Al-‘Alim): The All-Knowing, The Omniscient
القابض (Al-Qabid): The Restrainer, The Constrictor
الباسط (Al-Basit): The Extender, The Expander
الخافض (Al-Khafid): The Abaser, The Humbler
الرافع (Ar-Rafi’): The Exalter, The Elevator
المعز (Al-Mu’izz): The Giver of Honor, The Bestower of Dignity
المذل (Al-Mudhill): The Humiliator, The Degrader
السميع (As-Sami’): The All-Hearing, The Hearer of All
البصير (Al-Basir): The All-Seeing, The Seer of All
الحكم (Al-Hakam): The Judge, The Arbitrator
العدل (Al-‘Adl): The Just, The Equitable
اللطيف (Al-Latif): The Gentle, The Subtle
الخبير (Al-Khabir): The All-Aware, The Acquainted
الحليم (Al-Halim): The Forbearing, The Clement
العظيم (Al-‘Azim): The Magnificent, The Infinite
الغفور (Al-Ghafur): The Forgiving, The Absolver
الشكور (Ash-Shakur): The Grateful, The Appreciative
العلى (Al-‘Ali): The Highest, The Exalted
الكبير (Al-Kabir): The Great, The Grand
الحفيظ (Al-Hafiz): The Protector, The Guardian
المقيت (Al-Muqit): The Sustainer, The Nourisher
الحسيب (Al-Hasib): The Reckoner, The Accounter
الجليل (Al-Jalil): The Majestic, The Glorious
الكريم (Al-Karim): The Generous, The Bountiful
الرقيب (Ar-Raqib): The Watchful, The Vigilant
المجيب (Al-Mujib): The Responder, The Answerer
الواسع (Al-Wasi’): The All-Encompassing, The Boundless
الحكيم (Al-Hakim): The Wise, The Judge of Judges
الودود (Al-Wadud): The Loving, The Affectionate
المجيد (Al-Majid): The Glorious, The Illustrious
الباعث (Al-Ba’ith): The Resurrector, The Raiser of the Dead
الشهيد (Ash-Shahid): The Witness, The Martyr
الحق (Al-Haqq): The Truth, The Reality
الوكيل (Al-Wakil): The Trustee, The Advocate
القوي (Al-Qawi): The Strong, The Most Powerful
المتين (Al-Matin): The Firm, The Steadfast
الولي (Al-Wali): The Friend, The Patron
الحميد (Al-Hamid): The Praiseworthy, The Commendable
المحصى (Al-Muhsi): The Reckoner, The Counter
المبدئ (Al-Mubdi’): The Originator, The Beginner
المعيد (Al-Mu’id): The Restorer, The Reinstater
المحيي (Al-Muhyi): The Giver of Life, The Resurrector
المميت (Al-Mumit): The Taker of Life, The Destroyer
الحي (Al-Hayy): The Living, The Everlasting
القيوم (Al-Qayyum): The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting
الواجد (Al-Wajid): The Finder, The Rich
الماجد (Al-Majid): The Glorious, The Majestic
الواحد (Al-Wahid): The One, The Unique
الأحد (Al-Ahad): The Singular, The Absolute
الصمد (As-Samad): The Eternal, The Absolute
القادر (Al-Qadir): The All-Powerful, The Omnipotent
المقتدر (Al-Muqtadir): The Dominant, The All-Powerful
المقدم (Al-Muqaddim): The Expediter, The Promoter
المؤخر (Al-Mu’akhkhir): The Delayer, The Retarder
الأول (Al-Awwal): The First, The Beginning
الأخر (Al-Akhir): The Last, The Endless
الظاهر (Az-Zahir): The Manifest, The Evident
الباطن (Al-Batin): The Hidden, The Unseen
الوالي (Al-Wali): The Governor, The Protector
المتعالي (Al-Muta’ali): The Most High, The Supreme
البر (Al-Barr): The Source of Goodness, The Righteous
التواب (At-Tawwab): The Accepter of Repentance, The Forgiver
المنتقم (Al-Muntaqim): The Avenger, The Retaliator
العفو (Al-‘Afuww): The Pardoner, The Forgiver
الرؤوف (Ar-Ra’uf): The Compassionate, The Merciful
مالكالملك (Malik-al-Mulk): The Owner of Sovereignty, The Ruler of Kingdoms
ذوالجلالوالإكرام (Dhu-al-Jalal wa-al-Ikram): The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
المقسط (Al-Muqsit): The Just, The Equitable
الجامع (Al-Jami’): The Gatherer, The Uniter
الغني (Al-Ghani): The Self-Sufficient, The Wealthy
المغني (Al-Mughni): The Enricher, The Sufficer
المانع (Al-Mani’): The Preventer, The Withholder
الضار (Ad-Darr): The Harmful, The Afflictor
النافع (An-Nafi’): The Beneficial, The Profitable
النور (An-Nur): The Light, The Illuminator
الهادي (Al-Hadi): The Guide, The Leader
البديع (Al-Badi’): The Incomparable, The Originator of Beauty
الباقي (Al-Baqi): The Everlasting, The Eternal
الوارث (Al-Warith): The Inheritor, The Heir
الرشيد (Ar-Rashid): The Guide to the Right Path, The Righteous Teacher