The Ninety nine names of Allah, known as Asma ul Husna, are like a beautiful portrait showcasing God’s incredible qualities. Each name represents a unique trait that helps us relate to and understand God. These names go beyond mere labels; they describe how God interacts with the world and connects with everything He has created. In the Quran, God uses these names to deepen our understanding of Him and foster a strong connection built on love and comprehension.
Believing in Allah (SWT) is the first of the five pillars of Islam. As Muslims, our faith in Allah (SWT) is rooted in His beautiful names and attributes. Learning and memorizing these names serve as a guide for understanding the correct way to believe in Him.
The Quran emphasizes this, stating, “Allah – there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names” (Qur’an 20:8) and “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them” (Qur’an 7:180).
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stressed the importance of these names, saying, “Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e., one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise” (Bukhari). Abu Hurairah reported Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as saying, “Verily, there are 99 names for Allah, i.e., a hundred excepting one. He who enumerates them would get into Paradise” (Muslim). This underscores that knowing and understanding these names is considered a pathway to attaining Paradise.
How to Memorize 99 Names of Allah?
Repetition plays a crucial role in memorizing the Names of Allah. Make it a habit to consistently listen, recite, and write them repeatedly. Your brain absorbs information continuously, so incorporating them into your day—whether during commuting or work—can be beneficial. You can even play them as you sleep since the subconscious mind stays active.
When listening, try to visually reinforce memorization by looking at the Names. Dedicate five minutes daily to write down Names of Allah and their meanings, checking for accuracy. This visual practice helps solidify your learning, allowing you to identify and correct mistakes. Track your progress as you continue.
Set aside another five minutes each day, perhaps after prayer or before sleep, to orally recite all the Names you’ve memorized. This reinforces the information audibly.
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99 Names of Allah and Meaning
| NAME | TRANSLITERATION | TRANSLATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ | AR-RAHMAAN | The Most or Entirely Merciful |
| 2 ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ | AR-RAHEEM | The Bestower of Mercy |
| 3 ٱلْمَلِكُ | AL-MALIK | The King and Owner of Dominion |
| 4 ٱلْقُدُّوسُ | AL-QUDDUS | The Absolutely Pure |
| 5 ٱلْسَّلَامُ | AS-SALAM | The Perfection and Giver of Peace |
| 6 ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ | AL-MU’MIN | The One Who gives Emaan and Security |
| 7 ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ | AL-MUHAYMIN | The Guardian, The Witness, The Overseer |
| 8 ٱلْعَزِيزُ | AL-AZEEZ | The All Mighty |
| 9 ٱلْجَبَّارُ | AL-JABBAR | The Compeller, The Restorer |
| 10 ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ | AL-MUTAKABBIR | The Supreme, The Majestic |
| 11 ٱلْخَالِقُ | AL-KHAALIQ | The Creator, The Maker |
| 12 ٱلْبَارِئُ | AL-BAARI’ | The Originator |
| 13 ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ | AL-MUSAWWIR | The Fashioner |
| 14 ٱلْغَفَّارُ | AL-GHAFFAR | The All- and Oft-Forgiving |
| 15 ٱلْقَهَّارُ | AL-QAHHAR | The Subduer, The Ever-Dominating |
| 16 ٱلْوَهَّابُ | AL-WAHHAAB | The Giver of Gifts |
| 17 ٱلْرَّزَّاقُ | AR-RAZZAAQ | The Provider |
| 18 ٱلْفَتَّاحُ | AL-FATTAAH | The Opener, The Judge |
| 19 ٱلْعَلِيمُ | AL-‘ALEEM | The All-Knowing, The Omniscient |
| 20 ٱلْقَابِضُ | AL-QAABID | The Withholder |
| 21 ٱلْبَاسِطُ | AL-BAASIT | The Extender |
| 22 ٱلْخَافِضُ | AL-KHAAFIDH | The Reducer, The Abaser |
| 23 ٱلْرَّافِعُ | AR-RAAFI’ | The Exalter, The Elevator |
| 24 ٱلْمُعِزُّ | AL-MU’IZZ | The Honourer, The Bestower |
| 25 ٱلْمُذِلُّ | AL-MUZIL | The Dishonourer, The Humiliator |
| 26 ٱلْسَّمِيعُ | AS-SAMEE’ | The All-Hearing |
| 27 ٱلْبَصِيرُ | AL-BASEER | The All-Seeing |
| 28 ٱلْحَكَمُ | AL-HAKAM | The Judge, The Giver of Justice |
| 29 ٱلْعَدْلُ | AL-‘ADL | The Utterly Just |
| 30 ٱلْلَّطِيفُ | AL-LATEEF | The Subtle One, The Most Gentle |
| 31 ٱلْخَبِيرُ | AL-KHABEER | The Acquainted, the All-Aware |
| 32 ٱلْحَلِيمُ | AL-HALEEM | The Most Forbearing |
| 33 ٱلْعَظِيمُ | AL-‘ATHEEM | The Magnificent, The Supreme |
| 34 ٱلْغَفُورُ | AL-GHAFOOR | The Forgiving, The Exceedingly Forgiving |
| 35 ٱلْشَّكُورُ | ASH-SHAKOOR | The Most Appreciative |
| 36 ٱلْعَلِيُّ | AL-‘ALEE | The Most High, The Exalted |
| 37 ٱلْكَبِيرُ | AL-KABEER | The Greatest, The Most Grand |
| 38 ٱلْحَفِيظُ | AL-HAFEEDH | The Preserver, The All-Heedful and All-Protecting |
| 39 ٱلْمُقِيتُ | AL-MUQEET | The Sustainer |
| 40 ٱلْحَسِيبُ | AL-HASEEB | The Reckoner, The Sufficient |
| 41 ٱلْجَلِيلُ | AL-JALEEL | The Majestic |
| 42 ٱلْكَرِيمُ | AL-KAREEM | The Most Generous, The Most Esteemed |
| 43 ٱلْرَّقِيبُ | AR-RAQEEB | The Watchful |
| 44 ٱلْمُجِيبُ | AL-MUJEEB | The Responsive One |
| 45 ٱلْوَاسِعُ | AL-WAASI’ | The All-Encompassing, the Boundless |
| 46 ٱلْحَكِيمُ | AL-HAKEEM | The All-Wise |
| 47 ٱلْوَدُودُ | AL-WADOOD | The Most Loving |
| 48 ٱلْمَجِيدُ | AL-MAJEED | The Glorious, The Most Honorable |
| 49 ٱلْبَاعِثُ | AL-BA’ITH | The Resurrector, The Raiser of the Dead |
| 50 ٱلْشَّهِيدُ | ASH-SHAHEED | The All-and-Ever Witnessing |
| 51 ٱلْحَقُّ | AL-HAQQ | The Absolute Truth |
| 52 ٱلْوَكِيلُ | AL-WAKEEL | The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs |
| 53 ٱلْقَوِيُّ | AL-QAWIYY | The All-Strong |
| 54 ٱلْمَتِينُ | AL-MATEEN | The Firm, The Steadfast |
| 55 ٱلْوَلِيُّ | AL-WALIYY | The Protecting Associate |
| 56 ٱلْحَمِيدُ | AL-HAMEED | The Praiseworthy |
| 57 ٱلْمُحْصِيُ | AL-MUHSEE | The All-Enumerating, The Counter |
| 58 ٱلْمُبْدِئُ | AL-MUBDI | The Originator, The Initiator |
| 59 ٱلْمُعِيدُ | AL-MU’ID | The Restorer, The Reinstater |
| 60 ٱلْمُحْيِى | AL-MUHYEE | The Giver of Life |
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| 61 ٱلْمُمِيتُ | AL-MUMEET | The Bringer of Death, the Destroyer |
| 62 ٱلْحَىُّ | AL-HAYY | The Ever-Living |
| 63 ٱلْقَيُّومُ | AL-QAYYOOM | The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting |
| 64 ٱلْوَاجِدُ | AL-WAAJID | The Perceiver |
| 65 ٱلْمَاجِدُ | AL-MAAJID | The Illustrious, the Magnificent |
| 66 ٱلْوَاحِدُ | AL-WAAHID | The One |
| 67 ٱلْأَحَد | AL-AHAD | The Unique, The Only One |
| 68 ٱلْصَّمَدُ | AS-SAMAD | The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs |
| 69 ٱلْقَادِرُ | AL-QADEER | The Capable, The Powerful |
| 70 ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ | AL-MUQTADIR | The Omnipotent |
| 71 ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ | AL-MUQADDIM | The Expediter, The Promoter |
| 72 ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ | AL-MU’AKHKHIR | The Delayer, the Retarder |
| 73 ٱلأَوَّلُ | AL-AWWAL | The First |
| 74 ٱلْآخِرُ | AL-AAKHIR | The Last |
| 75 ٱلْظَّاهِرُ | AZ-DHAAHIR | The Manifest |
| 76 ٱلْبَاطِنُ | AL-BAATIN | The Hidden One, Knower of the Hidden |
| 77 ٱلْوَالِي | AL-WAALI | The Governor, The Patron |
| 78 ٱلْمُتَعَالِي | AL-MUTA’ALI | The Self-exalted |
| 79 ٱلْبَرُّ | AL-BARR | The Source of Goodness, the Kind Benefactor |
| 80 ٱلْتَّوَّابُ | AT-TAWWAB | The Ever-Pardoning, The Relenting |
| 81 ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ | AL-MUNTAQIM | The Avenger |
| 82 ٱلْعَفُوُّ | AL-‘AFUWW | The Pardoner |
| 83 ٱلْرَّؤُفُ | AR-RA’OOF | The Most Kind |
| 84 مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ | MAALIK-UL-MULK | Master of the Kingdom, Owner of the Dominion |
| 85 ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ | DHUL-JALAALI WAL-IKRAAM | Possessor of Glory and Honor, Lord of Majesty and Generosity |
| 86 ٱلْمُقْسِطُ | AL-MUQSIT | The Equitable, the Requiter |
| 87 ٱلْجَامِعُ | AL-JAAMI’ | The Gatherer, the Uniter |
| 88 ٱلْغَنيُّ | AL-GHANIYY | The Self-Sufficient, The Wealthy |
| 89 ٱلْمُغْنِيُّ | AL-MUGHNI | The Enricher |
| 90 ٱلْمَانِعُ | AL-MANI’ | The Withholder |
| 91 ٱلْضَّارُ | AD-DHARR | The Distresser |
| 92 ٱلْنَّافِعُ | AN-NAFI’ | The Propitious, the Benefactor |
| 93 ٱلْنُّورُ | AN-NUR | The Light, The Illuminator |
| 94 ٱلْهَادِي | AL-HAADI | The Guide |
| 95 ٱلْبَدِيعُ | AL-BADEE’ | The Incomparable Originator |
| 96 ٱلْبَاقِي | AL-BAAQI | The Ever-Surviving, The Everlasting |
| 97 ٱلْوَارِثُ | AL-WAARITH | The Inheritor, The Heir |
| 98 ٱلْرَّشِيدُ | AR-RASHEED | The Guide, Infallible Teacher |
| 99 ٱلْصَّبُورُ | AS-SABOOR | The Forbearing, The Patient |
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