Dua and Wazaif

Al Asma ul Husna (99 Names of Allah)

Belief in Allah is the first pillar of Faith (Imaan) in Islam. As Muslims, we believe in Allah according to beautiful names of Allah and attributes. Allah has revealed His names repeatedly in the Holy Quran to help us understand who He is. Learning and memorizing the Asma ul Husna will guide us in understanding the correct way to believe in Him.

What is Asma ul Husna meaning?

There is nothing more sacred and blessed than understanding the names of Allah and living by them. How can we expect to worship, love, fear, and trust our Lord, the Almighty Allah, if we do not know who He is?The 99 names of Allah also known as Asma ul Husna represent a mosaic of His infinite attributes. Besides, each name reflects a unique attribute of the Creator (Allah Almighty) that resonates with the human experience. These names are not just titles; but they are descriptions of Allah’s authority in the world and His relationship with creation. In the Quran, Allah reveals Himself through these names, establishing a foundation for love and understanding.

References in the Qur’an

And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them. (Quran 7:180)

Allah, there is no one to be worshiped except Him, to Him belong all the good names. (Quran 20:8)

He is Allah, the Maker, the Creator, the Shaper of everyone, to Him belong all the good names, to Him speaks the glory of whatever is in the heavens and the earth, and He is the Honorable and the Wise. (Quran 59:24)


#NameTransliterationMeaning
1الرَّحْمَنُAr RahmanThe Most Gracious
2الرَّحِيمُAr RaheemThe Merciful
3الْمَلِكُAl MalikThe King, Absolute Ruler
4الْقُدُّوسُAl QuddusThe Absolutely One
5السَّلاَمُAs SalamThe Giver of Peace
6الْمُؤْمِنُAl Mu’minThe Giver of Faith and Security
7الْمُهَيْمِنُAl MuhayminThe Guardian
8الْعَزِيزُAl AzizThe Conqueror
9الْجَبَّارُAl JabbarThe Forceful, Powerful
10الْمُتَكَبِّرُAl MutakabbirThe Greatest
11الْخَالِقُAl KhaliqThe Creator
12الْبَارِئُAl-Bari’The Originator
13الْمُصَوِّرُAl MusawwirThe Shaper
14الْغَفَّارُAl GhaffarThe Forgiving
15الْقَهَّارُAl QahharThe Subduer
16الْوَهَّابُ Al WahhabThe Giver
17الرَّزَّاقُAr RazzaqThe Sustainer
18الْفَتَّاحُAl FattahThe Opener
19اَلْعَلِيْمُAl AlimThe Knower of All
20الْقَابِضُAl QabidThe Withholder, Constrictor
21الْبَاسِطُAl BasitThe Extender
22الْخَافِضُAl KhafidThe Abaser, Reducer
23الرَّافِعُAr RafiThe Elevator, Exalter
24الْمُعِزُّAl Mu’izzThe Bestower
25المُذِلُّAl MudhillThe Dishonourer
26السَّمِيعُAs SamiThe Hearer
27الْبَصِيرُAl BaseerThe Seer
28الْحَكَمُAl HakamThe Judge
29الْعَدْلُAl ‘AdlThe Just
30اللَّطِيفُAl LatifThe Most Subtle
31الْخَبِيرُAl Khabir The All Aware
32الْحَلِيمُAl HalimThe Forbearing
33الْعَظِيمُAl AzimThe Supreme
34الْغَفُورُAl GhafurThe Hider of Faults
35الشَّكُورُAsh ShakurThe One Who Rewards Gratitude
36الْعَلِيُّAl AliThe Highest
37الْكَبِيرُAl KabeerThe Greatest
38الْحَفِيظُAl HafeezThe Preserver
39الْمُقِيتُAl MuqitThe Provider
40الْحسِيبُAl HaseebThe Accountant
41الْجَلِيلُAl JaleelThe Grand
42الْكَرِيمُAl KareemThe Most Generous
43الرَّقِيبُAr RaqeebThe Vigilant One
44الْمُجِيبُAl MujeebThe Answerer of Prayers
45الْوَاسِعُ Al Waasi’The Infinite
46الْحَكِيمُAl HakeemThe Utterly Wise
47الْوَدُودُAl wadoodThe Supreme Loving
48الْمَجِيدُAl MajeedThe Honourable
49الْبَاعِثُAl Ba’ithThe Reviver
50الشَّهِيدُAsh ShaheedThe Ever-Watchful
51الْحَقُّAl HaqqThe Ultimate Truth
52الْوَكِيلُAl WakeelThe Trustee
53الْقَوِيُّAl QawiyyThe All-Powerful
54الْمَتِينُAl MateenThe Steadfast One
55الْوَلِيُّAl WaliyyThe Guardian
56الْحَمِيدُAl HameedThe Commendable
57الْمُحْصِيAl MuhseeThe Enumerator
58الْمُبْدِئُAl MubdiThe Originator
59الْمُعِيدُAl Mu’idThe Restorer
60الْمُحْيِيAl MuhyeeThe Giver of Life
61اَلْمُمِيتُAl MumeetThe Bringer of Death
62الْحَيُّAl HayyThe Eternal,Ever Living One
63الْقَيُّومُAl QayyumThe Self-Sustaining
64الْوَاجِدُAl WajidThe Discoverer
65الْمَاجِدُAl WajidThe Majestic
66الْواحِدُAl WahidThe Only One
67اَلاَحَدُAl AhadThe Unique
68الصَّمَدُAs SamadThe Fulfilller of All Needs
69الْقَادِرُAl QadirThe Powerful
70الْمُقْتَدِرُAl MuqtadirThe All-Powerful
71الْمُقَدِّمُAl MuqddimThe Expediter
72الْمُؤَخِّرُAl Mu’akhkhirThe Delayer
73الأوَّلُAl AwwalThe First
74الآخِرُAl AakhirThe Last
75الظَّاهِرُAz ZaahirThe Manifest
76الْبَاطِنُAl BaatinThe Knower of the Unseen
77الْوَالِيAl WaaliThe Supporter
78الْمُتَعَالِيAl Muta’aliThe Sovereign
79الْبَرُّAl BarrThe Benefactor
80التَّوَابُAt TawwabThe Ever-Forgiving
81الْمُنْتَقِمُAl MuntaqeemThe Avenger
82العَفُوُّAl AfuwwThe Forgiver
83الرَّؤُوفُAr’RaufThe Lenient, Most Kind
84مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِMaalik ul MulkThe Sovereign of All
85ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَ الإكْرَامDhu al Jalal wa al IkramThe Lord of Glory and Generosity
86الْمُقْسِطُ Al MuqsitThe Equitable One
87الْجَامِعُ Al Jaami’The Assembler
88ٱلْغَنيُّAl GhaniyyThe Self-Sufficient
89المُغْنِيAl MughniThe Enricher
90المانِعAl Maani’The Restrainer
91الضَّارAd DharrThe Inflictor
92النَّافِعAn Nafi’The Benefactor, Helper
93النُّورAn NurThe Light
94الهاديAl HaadiThe Guide
95البديعAl BadeeThe Unmatched Creator
96الباقيAl BaaqiThe Eternal, Everlasting
97الوارثAl WaarithThe Heir to All
98الرشيدAr RasheedThe Guide and Perfect Teacher
99الصبور As SaburThe Patient, The Forbearing

Asma ul Husna benefits

Following are the rewards and benefits of reciting and memorizing 99 names of Allah:

A hadith on Asma ul Husna is that Prophet Muhammad () said, “Allah has ninety-nine names, one less than a hundred, and whoever knows them will enter Paradise.”

Besides, Abu Huraira reported that Allah’s Messenger () said: “Allah has ninety-nine names. Whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise. Truly, Allah is Odd (He is one, and odd numbers are significant) and He loves odd numbers.”

Some Names of Allah with meanings and benefits

Mercy and Compassion

Names: The Name of Allah Ar-Rahman (the Most Merciful) and Ar-Rahim (the Most Compassionate).

Benefit: Inspire and promote daily acts of mercy and compassion.

Patience and Perseverance

Names: As-Sabur (the Patient) and Al-Aziz (the Mighty).

Benefit: Encourage patience and perseverance, helping individuals through adversity.

Justice and Fairness

Names: Al-Adl (the Just) and Al-Hakam (the Judge).

Benefit: Foster justice and fairness in relationships, promoting morality and responsibility also.

Wisdom and Knowledge

Names: Al-Hakim (the Wise) and Al-Alim (the All-Knowing).

Benefit: Inspire wisdom and knowledge, aiding in comprehension and informed decision-making.

Humility and Graciousness

Names: Al-Mutakabbir (the Majestic) and Al-Karim (the Generous).

Benefit: Encourage humility and graciousness, enhancing community and relationship building.

Courage and Resilience

Names: Al-Qawi (the Strong) and Al-Matin (the Firm).

Benefit: Inspire inner strength and resilience, boosting confidence in facing life’s challenges.

Guidance and Trust

Names: Al-Hadi (the Guide) and Al-Wakil (the Trustee).

Benefit: Provide guidance and build faith in Allah’s plan, empowering individuals to persevere.

Thankfulness and Compassion

Name: Ar-Razzaq (the Provider).

Benefit: Evoke gratitude for life’s blessings and inspire thankfulness.

Healing and Protection

Name: Al-Shafi (the Healer).

Benefit: Reciting this name is believed to bring healing and protection, Moreover, improving mental health and inner tranquility.

Comfort and Relief

Name: Al-Mujib (the Responsive).

Benefit: Knowing Allah is responsive gives strength and reassurance that prayers are heard and answered also.

Specific Recitations for Needs

Wealth: Recite “Ar-Razzaq” (the Provider).

Help: Recite “Ya Mujeeb” (O Responsive One).

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