99 names of Allah: In Islam, believing in Allah is the first pillar of faith. As Muslims, we believe in the beautiful names of Allah and His attributes, which have been revealed to us for our understanding in the Holy Quran. Allah has mentioned His names many times in the Holy Quran, which are mainly explained to help us understand His essence and nature.

Learning and memorizing the names of Allah are essential steps in developing this habit to understand the true ways of believing in Him. There is nothing more pure and blessed than these names to live our lives and gain awareness. Below, we have mentioned the 99 names of Allah along with their meanings.

If we do not know who our Lord, Allah, is, then how can we truly worship, love, fear, and trust Him?

Allah says in the Quran

• And to Allah belong the best names, so call upon Him by them (Quran 7:180)
• Allah, there is no god but He, the best names for Him (Quran 20:8)
• He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, the Maker, the Best Names for Him (Sahih Bukhari 54:23)

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said

• Allah has 99 names, fewer than 100, and whoever knows them will enter Paradise (Sahih Bukhari 54:23)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) also reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said

• Allah has 99 names; whoever remembers them will enter Paradise. Indeed, Allah is One, and He will remain One, and He loves odd numbers (Sahih Muslim, Book 48). Hadith 5)

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What are the 99 names of Allah?

A Sahih Hadith mentions that the number of names for God Almighty is 99, and whoever learns them and incorporates them into his life will go to heaven. Rather than terms, these names define the divine attributes that reveal the essence of Allah Almighty.

For instance, Ar-Rahman is understood as the Most Merciful, while Al-Hakim is associated with the Wise and just. As we reflect on these names, the mercy, justice, and wisdom of God Almighty are felt through every aspect of life. The lovely names not only remind us of God’s presence but also stimulate our desire to be good Muslims.

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Benefits of learning the 99 names

One big spiritual benefit will be for us if we take to learning and comprehending the 99 names of Allah sincerely. 

• Awareness of Allah’s attributes supports conviction.
• Remembering His mercy in times of difficulty gives hope and peace to the heart.
• Sincerity, thankfulness, and reliance on Allah are all enhanced. 
• Saying certain names in prayers turns out to be a source of blessing and acceptance. 
• Spiritual help and a bond with God are received in everyday life.

Every Muslim should recite these names, especially in dua, dhikr, and in difficult times, so that by reciting these names, Allah’s mercy, help, and blessings continue to be received.

99 names of Allah

Arabic Name	Transliteration	Meaning / Translation
ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ	Ar-Rahman	The Most or Perfectly Merciful
ٱلرَّحِيمُ	Ar-Raheem	The Especially Merciful
ٱلْمَلِكُ	Al-Malik	The King and Owner of the Kingdom
ٱلْقُدُّوسُ	Al-Quddus	The Pure
ٱلسَّلَامُ	As-Salam	The Perfect and Giver of Peace
ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ	Al-Mu’min	The Giver of Faith and Peace
ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ	Al-Muhaimin	The Protector, Witness, Guardian
ٱلْعَزِيزُ	Al-Aziz	The Almighty, The Honorable
ٱلْجَبَّارُ	Al-Jabbar	The Compeller, Restorer
ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ	Al-Mutakabbir	The Supreme, The Majestic
ٱلْخَالِقُ	Al-Khaliq	The Creator, Maker
ٱلْبَارِئُ	Al-Bari	The Evolver, The Maker of Order
ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ	Al-Musawwir	The Fashioner of Forms
ٱلسَّمِيعُ	As-Sami’	The All-Hearing
ٱلْبَصِيرُ	Al-Basir	The All-Seeing
ٱلْحَكَمُ	Al-Hakam	The Judge, The Giver of Justice
ٱلْعَدْلُ	Al-Adl	The Utterly Just
ٱللَّطِيفُ	Al-Latif	The Gentle, The Subtle One
ٱلْخَبِيرُ	Al-Khabir	The All-Knowing
ٱلْحَلِيمُ	Al-Haleem	The Forbearing, The Clement
ٱلْعَظِيمُ	Al-Azeem	The Magnificent, The Supreme
ٱلْغَفُورُ	Al-Ghafoor	The Forgiving, The Most Gracious
ٱلشَّكُورُ	Ash-Shakoor	The Most Appreciative
ٱلْعَلِيُّ	Al-Aliyy	The Most High, The Exalted
ٱلْكَبِيرُ	Al-Kabeer	The Greatest, The Most Great
ٱلْحَفِيظُ	Al-Hafeez	The Protector, The Preserver
ٱلْمُقِيتُ	Al-Muqeet	The Maintainer, The Nourisher
ٱلْحَسِيبُ	Al-Haseeb	The Reckoner, The One Who Accounts
ٱلْجَلِيلُ	Al-Jaleel	The Majestic, The Sublime
ٱلْكَرِيمُ	Al-Kareem	The Generous, The Bountiful
ٱلرَّقِيبُ	Ar-Raqeeb	The Watchful
ٱلْمُجِيبُ	Al-Mujeeb	The Answerer of Prayers
ٱلْوَاسِعُ	Al-Waasi’	The All-Encompassing
ٱلْحَكِيمُ	Al-Hakeem	The All-Wise
ٱلْوَدُودُ	Al-Wadud	The Most Loving
ٱلْمَجِيدُ	Al-Majeed	The Glorious, The Honorable
ٱلْبَاعِثُ	Al-Ba’ith	The Resurrector, The Creator of New Life
ٱلشَّهِيدُ	Ash-Shaheed	The Witness
ٱلْحَقُّ	Al-Haqq	The Absolute Truth
ٱلْوَكِيلُ	Al-Wakeel	The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs
ٱلْقَوِيُّ	Al-Qawiyy	The All-Strong
ٱلْمَتِينُ	Al-Mateen	The Firm, The Steadfast
ٱلْوَلِيُّ	Al-Waliyy	The Protecting Friend
ٱلْحَمِيدُ	Al-Hameed	The Praiseworthy
ٱلْمُحْصِي	Al-Muhsi	The All-Enumerating, The Counter
ٱلْمُبْدِئُ	Al-Mubdi	The Originator
ٱلْمُعِيدُ	Al-Mu’eed	The Restorer
ٱلْمُحْيِي	Al-Muhyi	The Giver of Life
ٱلْمُمِيتُ	Al-Mumeet	The Creator of Death
ٱلْحَيُّ	Al-Hayy	The Ever-Living
ٱلْقَيُّومُ	Al-Qayyum	The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer
ٱلْوَاجِدُ	Al-Wajid	The Perceiver, The Finder
ٱلْمَاجِدُ	Al-Majid	The Noble, The Illustrious
ٱلْوَاحِدُ	Al-Wahid	The One
ٱلْأَحَدُ	Al-Ahad	The Only, The Unique
ٱلصَّمَدُ	As-Samad	The Eternal, The Absolute
ٱلْقَادِرُ	Al-Qadir	The Able, The Powerful
ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ	Al-Muqtadir	The Omnipotent
ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ	Al-Muqaddim	The Expediter, The Promoter
ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ	Al-Mu’akhkhir	The Delayer
ٱلْأَوَّلُ	Al-Awwal	The First
ٱلْآخِرُ	Al-Aakhir	The Last
ٱلظَّاهِرُ	Az-Zahir	The Manifest
ٱلْبَاطِنُ	Al-Batin	The Hidden
ٱلْوَالِي	Al-Wali	The Governor
ٱلْمُتَعَالِي	Al-Muta’ali	The Most Exalted
ٱلْبَرُّ	Al-Barr	The Source of All Goodness
ٱلتَّوَّابُ	At-Tawwab	The Accepter of Repentance
ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ	Al-Muntaqim	The Avenger
ٱلْعَفُوُ	Al-Afuww	The Pardoner
ٱلرَّؤُوفُ	Ar-Ra’oof	The Compassionate
مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكِ	Malik-ul-Mulk	The Owner of the Kingdom
ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ	Dhu’l-Jalali wal-Ikram	The Lord of Majesty and Honor
ٱلْمُقْسِطُ	Al-Muqsit	The Just, The Equitable
ٱلْجَامِعُ	Al-Jami’	The Gatherer
ٱلْغَنِيُّ	Al-Ghaniyy	The Self-Sufficient
ٱلْمُغْنِيُ	Al-Mughni	The Enricher
ٱلْمَانِعُ	Al-Mani’	The Preventer
ٱلضَّارُّ	Ad-Darr	The Distresser, The Harmful
ٱلنَّافِعُ	An-Nafi’	The Benefactor
ٱلنُّورُ	An-Nur	The Light
ٱلْهَادِي	Al-Hadi	The Guide
ٱلْبَدِيعُ	Al-Badi’	The Incomparable, The Unique Creator
ٱلْبَاقِي	Al-Baqi	The Everlasting
ٱلْوَارِثُ	Al-Warith	The Inheritor
ٱلرَّشِيدُ	Ar-Rasheed	The Guide to the Straight Path
ٱلصَّبُورُ	As-Sabur	The Patient

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The spiritual significance of the names of Allah

Each name of Allah has a specific spiritual meaning and message. For example,

• Al-Shafi’i assures us that true healing is only in the hands of Allah.
• Al-Ghafar gives us hope that Allah is indeed the Forgiving.
• Al-Qadir teaches us that Allah has complete power over all things.
• Nur reminds us that Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth.

Thinking about these names, Muslims learn to trust in Allah’s wisdom, be kind to others, and live with strong faith.

Conclusion

Muslims consider the beautiful 99 names of Allah as Asma al-Husna, the holy names that signify different dimensions of supreme attributes and upon which Islamic teachings are built. Understanding the Urdu and English meanings of these names is a source of knowledge, faith, and peace of mind.

When a believer learns these names and meditates on them, he becomes closer to Allah and tries to act upon His qualities, such as mercy, justice, and wisdom, in his life. Every Muslim should make reciting, memorizing, and contemplating these names a part of his worship for guidance, blessings, and spiritual progress.

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