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Understanding the 99 Names of Allah: A Guide to Asmaul Husna

In Islam, Allah has 99 beautiful names known as Asmaul Husna. Each name represents Allah’s special qualities or attributes, such as His mercy, wisdom, and power. These names are important for Muslims as they help us understand Allah better and bring us closer to Him. Reciting and reflecting on these names can bring peace and blessings.

The 99 names of Allah

  1. Ar-Rahman (ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ) – The Most Merciful
  2. Ar-Raheem (ٱلرَّحِيمُ) – The Most Compassionate
  3. Al-Malik (ٱلْمَلِكُ) – The King
  4. Al-Quddus (ٱلْقُدُّوسُ) – The Most Holy
  5. As-Salam (ٱلسَّلَامُ) – The Source of Peace
  6. Al-Mu’min (ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ) – The Guardian of Faith
  7. Al-Muhaymin (ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ) – The Protector
  8. Al-Aziz (ٱلْعَزِيزُ) – The Almighty
  9. Al-Jabbar (ٱلْجَبَّارُ) – The Compeller
  10. Al-Mutakabbir (ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ) – The Supreme
  11. Al-Khaliq (ٱلْخَالِقُ) – The Creator
  12. Al-Bari (ٱلْبَارِئُ) – The Maker
  13. Al-Musawwir (ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ) – The Fashioner
  14. Al-Ghaffar (ٱلْغَفَّارُ) – The Ever-Forgiving
  15. Al-Qahhar (ٱلْقَهَّارُ) – The Subduer
  16. Al-Wahhab (ٱلْوَهَّابُ) – The Bestower
  17. Ar-Razzaq (ٱلرَّزَّاقُ) – The Provider
  18. Al-Fattah (ٱلْفَتَّاحُ) – The Opener
  19. Al-Alim (ٱلْعَلِيمُ) – The All-Knowing
  20. Al-Qabid (ٱلْقَابِضُ) – The Withholder
  21. Al-Basit (ٱلْبَاسِطُ) – The Extender
  22. Al-Khafid (ٱلْخَافِضُ) – The Reducer
  23. Ar-Rafi’ (ٱلرَّافِعُ) – The Exalter
  24. Al-Mu’izz (ٱلْمُعِزُّ) – The Honorer
  25. Al-Mudhill (ٱلْمُذِلُّ) – The Dishonorer
  26. As-Sami’ (ٱلسَّمِيعُ) – The All-Hearing
  27. Al-Basir (ٱلْبَصِيرُ) – The All-Seeing
  28. Al-Hakam (ٱلْحَكَمُ) – The Judge
  29. Al-Adl (ٱلْعَدْلُ) – The Just
  30. Al-Latif (ٱللَّطِيفُ) – The Subtle
  31. Al-Khabir (ٱلْخَبِيرُ) – The All-Aware
  32. Al-Halim (ٱلْحَلِيمُ) – The Forbearing
  33. Al-Azim (ٱلْعَظِيمُ) – The Magnificent
  34. Al-Ghafur (ٱلْغَفُورُ) – The Great Forgiver
  35. Ash-Shakur (ٱلشَّكُورُ) – The Most Appreciative
  36. Al-Aliy (ٱلْعَلِيُّ) – The Most High
  37. Al-Kabir (ٱلْكَبِيرُ) – The Most Great
  38. Al-Hafiz (ٱلْحَفِيظُ) – The Preserver
  39. Al-Muqit (ٱلْمُقِيتُ) – The Sustainer
  40. Al-Hasib (ٱلْحَسِيبُ) – The Reckoner
  41. Al-Jalil (ٱلْجَلِيلُ) – The Majestic
  42. Al-Karim (ٱلْكَرِيمُ) – The Generous
  43. Ar-Raqib (ٱلرَّقِيبُ) – The Watchful
  44. Al-Mujib (ٱلْمُجِيبُ) – The Responsive
  45. Al-Wasi’ (ٱلْوَاسِعُ) – The All-Encompassing
  46. Al-Hakim (ٱلْحَكِيمُ) – The All-Wise
  47. Al-Wadud (ٱلْوَدُودُ) – The Most Loving
  48. Al-Majid (ٱلْمَجِيدُ) – The Glorious
  49. Al-Ba’ith (ٱلْبَاعِثُ) – The Resurrector
  50. Ash-Shahid (ٱلشَّهِيدُ) – The Witness
  51. Al-Haqq (ٱلْحَقُّ) – The Truth
  52. Al-Wakil (ٱلْوَكِيلُ) – The Trustee
  53. Al-Qawiyy (ٱلْقَوِيُ) – The Strong
  54. Al-Matin (ٱلْمَتِينُ) – The Firm
  55. Al-Waliyy (ٱلْوَلِيُ) – The Protecting Friend
  56. Al-Hamid (ٱلْحَمِيدُ) – The Praiseworthy
  57. Al-Muhsi (ٱلْمُحْصِي) – The Appraiser
  58. Al-Mubdi’ (ٱلْمُبْدِئُ) – The Originator
  59. Al-Mu’id (ٱلْمُعِيدُ) – The Restorer
  60. Al-Muhyi (ٱلْمُحْيِي) – The Giver of Life
  61. Al-Mumit (ٱلْمُمِيتُ) – The Creator of Death
  62. Al-Hayy (ٱلْحَيُّ) – The Ever-Living
  63. Al-Qayyum (ٱلْقَيُّومُ) – The Self-Subsisting
  64. Al-Wajid (ٱلْوَاجِدُ) – The Perceiver
  65. Al-Majid (ٱلْمَاجِدُ) – The Illustrious
  66. Al-Wahid (ٱلْواحِدُ) – The One
  67. Al-Ahad (ٱلْأَحَدُ) – The Unique
  68. As-Samad (ٱلصَّمَدُ) – The Eternal
  69. Al-Qadir (ٱلْقَدِيرُ) – The Omnipotent
  70. Al-Muqtadir (ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ) – The Creator of All Power
  71. Al-Muqaddim (ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ) – The Expediter
  72. Al-Mu’akhkhir (ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ) – The Delayer
  73. Al-Awwal (ٱلْأَوَّلُ) – The First
  74. Al-Akhir (ٱلْآخِرُ) – The Last
  75. Az-Zahir (ٱلْظَّاهِرُ) – The Manifest
  76. Al-Batin (ٱلْبَاطِنُ) – The Hidden
  77. Al-Wali (ٱلْوَالِي) – The Governor
  78. Al-Muta’ali (ٱلْمُتَعَالِي) – The Self Exalted
  79. Al-Barr (ٱلْبَرُ) – The Source of All Goodness
  80. At-Tawwab (ٱلْتَّوَّابُ) – The Acceptor of Repentance
  81. Al-Muntaqim (ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ) – The Avenger
  82. Al-Afuww (ٱلْعَفُوُ) – The Pardoner
  83. Ar-Ra’uf (ٱلرَّؤُوفُ) – The Most Kind
  84. Malik al-Mulk (مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ) – Master of the Kingdom
  85. Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُوالْجَلَالِ وَالإكْرَامُ) – Lord of Glory and Honor
  86. Al-Muqsit (ٱلْمُقْسِطُ) – The Just One
  87. Al-Jami’ (ٱلْجَامِعُ) – The Gatherer
  88. Al-Ghani (ٱلْغَنيُ) – The Self-Sufficient
  89. Al-Mughni (ٱلْمُغْنِيُ) – The Enricher
  90. Al-Mani’ (ٱلْمَانِعُ) – The Preventer
  91. Ad-Darr (ٱلضَّارُ) – The Distresser
  92. An-Nafi’ (ٱلنَّافِعُ) – The Propitious
  93. An-Nur (ٱلنُّورُ) – The Light
  94. Al-Hadi (ٱلْهَادِي) – The Guide
  95. Al-Badi (ٱلْبَدِيعُ) – The Originator
  96. Al-Baqi (ٱلْبَاقِي) – The Ever-Surviving
  97. Al-Warith (ٱلْوَارِثُ) – The Inheritor
  98. Ar-Rashid (ٱلرَّشِيدُ) – The Guide to the Right Path
  99. As-Sabur (ٱلصَّبُورُ) – The Patient

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