In Islamic theology, the 99 Names of Allah, also known as the Al-Asma-ul-Husna, are a sacred and profound collection. These names reflect the Almighty’s various aspects, qualities, and virtues, providing believers with a comprehensive understanding of the Creator’s limitless nature. Each name provides insight into Allah’s varied nature, creating wonder, gratitude, and devotion among the devoted.
1. Allah (الله), the All-Powerful
The One who is self-sufficient and has absolute power and authority.
2. Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) means The Most Gracious.
The Compassionate, whose charity encompasses all of creation.
3. Ar-Rahim (الرحيم) is The Most Merciful.
The Merciful emphasizes continual and gentle compassion.
4. Al-Malik (الملك): The Sovereign.
The King represents Allah’s full control and monarchy.
5. Al-Quddus (القدوس) – The Holy
The Holy is without flaws or imperfections.
6. As-salam (السلام) – The Source of Peace
The Source of Peace, offering tranquility in surrender to the almighty.
7. Al-Mu’min (المؤمن) – The Guardian of Faith
The Guardian of Faith instills confidence in believers.
8. Al-Muhaymin (المهيمن) in The Guardian
The Guardian is a vigilant protector who ensures justice.
9. Al-Aziz (العزيز) means The Almighty.
The Almighty emphasizes strength and might.
10. Al-Jabbar (الجبار): The Compeller
The Compeller possesses the capacity to mend and compel.
11. Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر) – The Majestic
The Majestic reflects Allah’s majesty and supremacy.
12. Al-Khaliq (الخالق): The Creator
The Creator created all of existence with perfection.
13. Al-Bari (البارئ): The Evolver.
Evolver shapes and evolves creation with knowledge.
14. Al-Musawwir (المصور): The Shaper of Beauty.
The Shaper of Beauty creates all things in flawless shape.
15. Al-Ghaffar (الغفار) means The Forgiver.
The Forgiver pardons and grants infinite forgiveness.
16. Al-Qahhar (القهار): The Subduer
The Subduer reigns supreme overall, unchallenged.
17. Al-Wahhab (الوهاب) is the Bestower.
The Bestower bestows abundant gifts and blessings.
18. Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق) – Provider
The Provider, who provides abundantly for all of creation.
19. Al-Fattah (الفتاح) – The opener
The Opener opens doors to understanding and opportunity.
20. Al-Alim (العليم): The All-Knowing.
The All-Knowing, possessing complete knowledge of everything
21. Al-Qabid (القابض): The Restrainer.
The Restrainer is holding back with wisdom and mercy.
22. Al-Basit (الباسط): The Expander
The Expander broadens the realm of gifts and sustenance.
23. Al-Khafid (الخافض): The Abaser.
The Abaser humbles people who pride themselves without merit.
24. Ar-Rafi (الرافع) – The Exalter:
The Exalter elevates the modest and deserving to higher positions.
25. Al-Mu’izz (المعز): The Giver of Honor.
The Giver of Honor bestows dignity and honor on Christians.
26. Al-Mudhill (المذل): The Giver of Dishonor.
The Giver of Dishonor humbles those who reject righteousness.
27. As-Sami (السميع): The All-Hearing.
The All-Hearing, attentive to all prayers and supplications.
28. Al-Basir (البصير) means The All-Seeing.
The All-Seeing perceives everything with complete clarity.
29. Al-Hakam (الحكم): The Judge
The Judge administers justice with absolute fairness.
30. Al-Adl (العدل) — The Just
The Just embody flawless justice and equity.
31. Al-Latif (اللطيف): The Subtle
The Subtle bestows love and gentleness in nuanced ways.
32. Al-Khabir (الخبير), the All-Aware
The All-Aware is aware of every detail in creation.
33. Al-Halim (الحليم): The Forbearing.
Forbearing, demonstrating patience and forbearance.
34. Al-Azim (العظيم): The Magnificent
The Magnificent possesses grandeur and unequaled brilliance.
35. Al-Ghafur (الغفور): The Forgiving
Forgiving, pardoning sins, and showing mercy.
36. Ash-Shakur (الشكور): The Appreciative
Appreciation involves recognizing and rewarding actions of thankfulness.
37. Al-Ali (العلي): The Sublime.
The sublime, transcends all in its majesty and elevation.
38. Al-Kabir (الكبير), The Great
The Great outweighs all others in magnitude and significance.
39. Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ): The Preserver
The Preserver protects the universe with immaculate care.
40. Al-Muqit (المقيت): The Nourisher
The Nourisher provides nutrition for all of creation.
41. Al-Hasib – The Reckoner
The Reckoner, who accounts for all deeds with fairness.
42. Aj-Jalil (الجليل) means The Majestic.
The Majestic exudes awe and grandeur.
43. Al-Karim (الكريم): The Generous.
The Generous bestows abundant gifts and kindness.
44. Ar-Raqib (الرقيب) – The Watchful
The Watchful observes all actions with perfect alertness.
45. Al-Mujib (المجيب): The Responsive
The Responsive answers Christians’ prayers and supplications.
46. Al-Wasi (الواسع): The All-Encompassing.
The All-Encompassing, whose wisdom and charity extend to all.
47. Al-Hakim (الحكيم), The Wise
The Wise make excellent selections with limitless wisdom.
48. Al-Wadud (الودود) – The Loving
Loving showers unlimited love on creation.
49. Al-Majid (المجيد) – The Glorious
The Glorious radiated beauty and grandeur.
50. Al-Ba’ith (الباعث) is The Resurrector.
The Resurrector raises all beings to judgment in the afterlife.
51. Ash-Shahid (الشهيد) is The Witness.
The Witness observes all activities and deeds.
52. Al-Haqq (الحق): The Truth
The Truth represents absolute actuality and correctness.
53. Al-Wakil (الوكيل): The Trustee
The Trustee is someone on whom you can rely for help and direction.
54. Al-Qawi (القوي) — The Strong
The Strong have unshakable strength and power.
55. Al-Matin (المتين) – The Firm
The Firm, unwavering in His commitment and promises.
56. Al-Wali (الولي): The Protector
The Protector guards and guides those seeking refuge.
57. Al-Hamid (الحميد): The Praiseworthy
The Praiseworthy is worthy of all praise and gratitude.
58. Al-Muhsi (المحصي): The Accountant
The accountant maintains a careful record of transactions.
59. Al-Mubdi (المبدئ): The Originator
The Originator is responsible for the creation of everything.
60. Al-Mu’id (المعيد): The Restorer
The Restorer is resurrecting and renewing creation.
61. Al-Muhyi (المحيي): The Giver of Life.
The Source of Life, animating all living things.
62. Al-Mumit (المميت): The Giver of Death.
The Giver of Death is responsible for the extinction of all living things.
63. Al-Hayy (الحي): The Ever-Living
The Ever-Living’s existence is eternal and unchangeable.
64. Al-Qayyum (القيوم) – Self-sustaining
All of creation depends on the Self-Sustaining.
65. Al-Wajid (الواجد): The Finder
The Finder uncovers all that is concealed.
66. Al-Majid (الماجد): The Glorious
The Glorious radiated beauty and grandeur.
67. Al-Wahid (الواحد) is The One.
The One is singular and unique in His existence.
68. Al-Ahad (الأحد): The Alone
The Alone is indivisible and without partners.
69. As-Samad (الصمد): The Eternal
The Eternal is self-sufficient and free of all requirements.
70. Al-Qadir (القادر): The All-Powerful.
The All-Powerful can accomplish everything.
71. Al-Muqtadir (المقتدر): The Determiner
The Determiner makes wise decisions on all issues.
72. Al-Muqaddim (المقدم): The Expediter
The Expediter is advancing the business of creation.
73. Al-Mu’akhkhir (المؤخر): The Delayer.
The Delayer delays events according to divine will.
74. Al-Awwal (الأول): The First
The First existed before all of creation.
75. Al-Akhir (الآخر) – The Last
The Last, which will exist when all other creation has died.
76. Az-Zahir (الظاهر): The Manifest
The Manifest is evident in His creation and indications.
77. Al-Batin (الباطن): The Hidden
The Hidden is beyond our awareness and comprehension.
78. Al-Wali (الوالي): The Governor
The Governor, who oversees all affairs with flawless judgment.
79. Al-Muta’ali (المتعالي): The Most Exalted.
The Most Exalted, surpassing all in greatness.
80. Al-Barr (البر): The Source of Goodness.
The Source of Goodness bestows goodness and benevolence.
81. At-Tawwab (التواب): The Acceptor of Repentance.
The Acceptor of Repentance forgives those who return in penance.
82. Al-Muntaqim (المنتقم), The Avenger
The Avenger seeks retribution against the unjust.
83. Al-Afuww (العفو) – The Pardoner
The Pardoner forgives sins and faults.
84. Ar-Ra’uf (الرؤوف): The Compassionate.
Compassionate, gentle, and kindhearted.
85. Malik al-Mulk (الملك) – The Owner of Sovereignty
The Sovereign with total dominion.
86. Dhu al-Jalal wa al-Ikram (ذو الجلال والإكرام): The Lord of Majesty and Bounty.
The Lord of Majesty and Bounty bestows honor and generosity.
87. Al-Muqsit (المقسط): The Equitable
The Equitable administers justice with complete impartiality.
88. Al-Jami’ (الجامع) – The Gatherer
The Gatherer brings all entities together for judgment.
89. Al-Ghani, the Self-Sufficient
The Self-Sufficient is free of need or dependence.
90. Al-Mughni (المغني): The Enricher
The Enricher provides abundance and fortune.
91. Al-Mani’ (المانع): The Preventer.
The Preventer prevents injury and impedes what is not useful.
92. Ad-Darr (الضار) – The Harmer
The Harmer is creating harm for heavenly causes.
93. An-Nafi’ (النافع) – The Benefactor
The Benefactor provides advantages and blessings.
94. An-Nur (النور) – The Light
The Light shines in the darkness of ignorance.
95. Al-Hadi (الهادي), The Guide
The Guide directs humanity’s journey toward righteousness.
96. Al-Badi’ (البديع): The Incomparable Creator.
The Incomparable Creator creates creations of unsurpassed beauty.
97. Al-Baqi (الباقي): The Everlasting
The Everlasting exists without end.
98. Al-Warith (الوارث): The Inheritor
The Inheritor receives everything that exists.
99. Ar-Rashid (الرشيد): The Righteous Teacher
The Righteous Teacher guides humanity with perfect insight.
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