99 Names of Allah SWT

Importance of Learning 99 Names of Allah SWT – Asma ul Husna

Being Muslim we believe that Allah SWT is the creator of the whole universe. Everything in the entire universe is happening with His will. Whether it is in our favor or not, it is approved by Him with His rationale and wisdom. And it is the part of our ‘eman’ or faith to trust and believe in Him. The general name of our Holy Lord is “Allah” which means “One & Only God”. According to His Qualities, the other 99 names of Allah represent His attributes.

In this article, we are going to explore these 99 names of Allah along with their meanings and implications.

Asma ul Husna or the holy names of Allah SWT present the nature of our Lord. Muslims need to familiarize themselves with the glorious names of Allah Almighty. When we recall the beautiful names of Allah, a feeling of faith, love, fear, and kindness develop in our hearts about Allah SWT.

Being able to comprehend the meanings of 99 names and attributes of Allah SWT, can be a source of our submission to that Ultimate Power. By remembering or memorizing the magnificent names of Allah, we make a space in our personality to build those qualities in our character and behavior.

Holy Prophet Muhammad SAWW said,

“Allah has 99 names, whoever memorizes and embraces these qualities, will enter heaven”

(Bukhari)

We feel befallful when Allah SWT tests us in some ways of life, but remembering the Holy names of Allah Almighty gives us relief and comfort according to the situation.

Allah SWT mentions in the Quran,

Translation,

“Allah has the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them, and keep away from those who abuse His names. They will be punished for what they used to do”

(Al-Quran 7: 180)

According to the mentioned Ayah, Allah SWT has instructed us to call Him by His beautiful name. And forbids us to not call Him with the names He doesn’t own. Otherwise, we will have to face the anger of Allah Almighty.

Glorious 99 Names of Allah SWT

Here are the most beautiful and glorious of all 99 names of Allah.

1. الرَّحْمٰن – Very kind
2. الرَّحِيْمُ – Always Merciful
3. الْمَلِکُ – The King
4. القُدُّوْسُ – Free from all defects and defects
5. ٱلْسَّلَامُ – peace-giver
6. الْمُؤْمِنُ – The Forgiver
7. الْمُهَيْمِنُ – Guardian and protector
8. الْعَزِيْزُ – honor, greatness and dominance
9. الْجَبَّارُ – great, majestic
10. الْمُتَكَبِّر – the highest, the highest
11. الْخَالِقُ – Creator
12. الْبَارِئُ – Creator of non-existence
13. الْمُصَوِّرُ – Giver of form and distinction
14. الْغَفَّارُ – Forgiving
15. الْقَهَّارُ – The ever dominating
16. الْوَهَّابُ – The bestower
17. الرَّزَّاقُ – The Sustainer
18. الْفَتَّاحُ – the most difficult, the one who opens the closed path
19. الْعَلِيْمُ – Very knowledgeable
20. الْقَابِضُ – Sustainer
21. الْبَاسِطُ – Giver of sustenance
22. الْخَافِضُ – Degrading the disbelievers and the arrogant
23. الرَّافِعُ – Raiser
24. الْمُعِزُّ – the one who gives honor
25. الْمُذِلُّ – the humiliator
26. السَّمِيْعُ – the one who listens very much
27. الْبَصِيْرُ  All-Seeing
28. الْحَكَمُ – Decider
29. الْعَدْلُ – Doer of justice
30. اللَّطِيْفُ – very kind
31. الْخَبِيْرُ – All-Knowing
32. الْحَلِيْمُ – Tolerant and Forbearing
33. الْعَظِيْمُ – owner of greatness
34. الْغَفُوْرُ – the Most Forgiving
35. الشَّكُوْرُ – the one who gives thanks
36. الْعَلِيُّ – the highest
37. الْكَبِيْرُ – very large
38. الْحَفِيْظُ – protector and guardian
39. الْمُقِيْتُ – Giver of strength and Sustainer
40. الْحَسِيْبُ – Sufficient in all matters
41. الْجَلِيلُ – exalted and exalted
42. الْكَرِيْمُ – very gracious
43. الرَّقِيْبُ – Great Guardian
44. الْمُجِيْبُ – One who accepts everyone’s prayers
45. الْوَاسِعُ – the boundless
46. الْحَكِيْمُ – Wise and prudent
47. الْوَدُوْدُ – very loving
48. الْمَجِيْدُ – of high rank and greatness
49. الْبَاعِثُ – Giver of life after death
50. الشَّهِيْدُ – The All- and Ever Witnessing
51. الْحَقُّ – Truth and the Owner of Truth
52. الْوَكِيْلُ – carrier in all matters
53. الْقَوِيُّ – very powerful
54. الْمَتِينُ – very strong and mighty
55. الْوَلِيُّ – friend and supporter
56. الْحَمِيْدُ – worthy of praise
57. الْمُحْصِي – counting everything in the universe
58. المُبْدِئُ – Initiator of creation
59. الْمُعِيْدُ – regenerator
60. الْمُحْيِي – life-giver
61. الْمُمِيْتُ – the giver of death
62. الْحَيُّ – Ever-Living
63. الْقَيُوْمُ – One who maintains all by his plan
64. الْوَاجِدُ – The giver of existence
65. الْمَاجِدُ – Greatness and majesty
66. الْوَاحِدُ – Unity
67. الصَّمَدُ – Needless, the center of all needs
68. ٱلْأَحَد – The only one
69. الْقَادِرُ – Mighty and powerful
70. المقْتَدِرُ – Possessor of perfect power
71. الْمُقَدِّمُ – Forwarder
72. الْمُؤَخِّرُ – Behind
73. الْاَوَّلُ – Before all creatures and beings
74. الآخِرُ – Remaining after the annihilation of all beings
75. الظَّاهِرُ – Manifested in terms of its power
76. الْبَاطِنُ – Hidden from one’s caste
77. الْوَالِي – Possessor of possession and authority
78. الْمُتَعَالِي – High and mighty
79. الْبَرُّ – The one who does good and goodness
80. التَّوَّابُ – More repentant
81. الْمُنْتَقِمُ – The avenger
82. الْعَفُوُّ – Forgiving
83. الرَّؤْفُ  – very kind
84. مَالِکُ الْمُلْکِ  – owner of all kingdoms and rulers
85. ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ – The great and glorious
86. الْمُقْسِطُ – Justice and Justice
87. الْجَامِعُ – Collector
88. الْغَنِيُّ – Needless
89. الْمُغْنِي – The one who makes you needless
90. الْمَانِعُ – Stopper
91. الضَّارُّ – Owner of loss
92. النَّافِعُ – Owner of profit, the giver of profit
93. النُّورُ  – The light
94. الْهَادِي  – guide
95. الْبَدِيْعُ  – Unparalleled inventor, non-existent
96. الْبَاقِي  – Everlasting
97. الْوَارِثُ  – Heir and owner
98. الرَّشِيْدُ  – Doer of good and righteousness
99. الصَّبُوْرُ – Giving too much respite.

To get the blessings of Allah Almighty, we should memorize and recite these beautiful names daily. May Allah grant us with His beautiful attributes. Ameen.