99 Names of Allah — Asma ul Husna
The Most Beautiful Names of Allah with meanings, benefits, and Quranic references in 7 languages
99 names found
Ar-Rahman
The Most Gracious
Mercy & ForgivenessAr-Rahim
The Most Merciful
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Malik
The King, The Sovereign
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Quddus
The Most Holy
Sovereignty & MajestyAs-Salam
The Source of Peace
Peace & ProtectionAl-Mumin
The Guardian of Faith
Peace & ProtectionAl-Muhaymin
The Protector
Peace & ProtectionAl-Aziz
The Almighty
Power & StrengthAl-Jabbar
The Compeller
Power & StrengthAl-Mutakabbir
The Supreme
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Khaliq
The Creator
Creation & LifeAl-Bari
The Evolver
Creation & LifeAl-Musawwir
The Fashioner
Creation & LifeAl-Ghaffar
The Forgiving
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Qahhar
The Subduer
Power & StrengthAl-Wahhab
The Bestower
Provision & SustenanceAr-Razzaq
The Provider
Provision & SustenanceAl-Fattah
The Opener
Provision & SustenanceAl-Alim
The All-Knowing
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Qabid
The Constrictor
Provision & SustenanceAl-Basit
The Expander
Provision & SustenanceAl-Khafid
The Abaser
Sovereignty & MajestyAr-Rafi
The Exalter
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Muizz
The Bestower of Honor
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Mudhill
The Humiliator
Sovereignty & MajestyAs-Sami
The All-Hearing
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Basir
The All-Seeing
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Hakam
The Judge
Guidance & JusticeAl-Adl
The Just
Guidance & JusticeAl-Latif
The Subtle One
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Khabir
The All-Aware
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Halim
The Forbearing
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Azim
The Magnificent
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Ghafur
The All-Forgiving
Mercy & ForgivenessAsh-Shakur
The Appreciative
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Ali
The Most High
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Kabir
The Most Great
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Hafiz
The Preserver
Peace & ProtectionAl-Muqit
The Nourisher
Provision & SustenanceAl-Hasib
The Reckoner
Guidance & JusticeAl-Jalil
The Majestic
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Karim
The Generous
Provision & SustenanceAr-Raqib
The Watchful
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Mujib
The Responsive
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Wasi
The All-Encompassing
Provision & SustenanceAl-Hakim
The Perfectly Wise
Guidance & JusticeAl-Wadud
The Loving
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Majid
The Most Glorious
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Baith
The Resurrector
Creation & LifeAsh-Shahid
The Witness
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Haqq
The Truth
Guidance & JusticeAl-Wakil
The Trustee
Peace & ProtectionAl-Qawi
The All-Powerful
Power & StrengthAl-Matin
The Firm
Power & StrengthAl-Wali
The Protecting Friend
Peace & ProtectionAl-Hamid
The Praiseworthy
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Muhsi
The Appraiser
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Mubdi
The Originator
Creation & LifeAl-Muid
The Restorer
Creation & LifeAl-Muhyi
The Giver of Life
Creation & LifeAl-Mumit
The Taker of Life
Creation & LifeAl-Hayy
The Ever-Living
Creation & LifeAl-Qayyum
The Sustainer
Creation & LifeAl-Wajid
The Perceiver
Knowledge & AwarenessAl-Majid
The Noble
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Wahid
The One
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Ahad
The Unique
Sovereignty & MajestyAs-Samad
The Eternal
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Qadir
The Able
Power & StrengthAl-Muqtadir
The Powerful
Power & StrengthAl-Muqaddim
The Expediter
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Muakhkhir
The Delayer
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Awwal
The First
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Akhir
The Last
Sovereignty & MajestyAz-Zahir
The Manifest
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Batin
The Hidden
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Wali-Governor
The Governor
Guidance & JusticeAl-Mutaali
The Self-Exalted
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Barr
The Source of Goodness
Mercy & ForgivenessAt-Tawwab
The Acceptor of Repentance
Mercy & ForgivenessAl-Muntaqim
The Avenger
Power & StrengthAl-Afu
The Pardoner
Mercy & ForgivenessAr-Rauf
The Compassionate
Mercy & ForgivenessMalik-ul-Mulk
Owner of Sovereignty
Sovereignty & MajestyDhul-Jalali-wal-Ikram
Lord of Majesty and Generosity
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Muqsit
The Equitable
Guidance & JusticeAl-Jami
The Gatherer
Guidance & JusticeAl-Ghani
The Self-Sufficient
Provision & SustenanceAl-Mughni
The Enricher
Provision & SustenanceAl-Mani
The Withholder
Peace & ProtectionAd-Darr
The Distresser
Power & StrengthAn-Nafi
The Propitious
Peace & ProtectionAn-Nur
The Light
Guidance & JusticeAl-Hadi
The Guide
Guidance & JusticeAl-Badi
The Incomparable
Creation & LifeAl-Baqi
The Everlasting
Sovereignty & MajestyAl-Warith
The Inheritor
Sovereignty & MajestyAr-Rashid
The Guide to the Right Path
Guidance & JusticeAs-Sabur
The Patient
Guidance & Justice“Allah has ninety-nine Names, one hundred minus one; whoever encompasses them will enter Paradise.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari 2736, Sahih Muslim 2677
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Names of Allah, known in Arabic as Asma ul Husna (أسماء الله الحسنى), meaning “The Most Beautiful Names,” are the divine names and attributes of God in Islam. These names describe Allah’s qualities of mercy, power, knowledge, creation, sovereignty, provision, guidance, and peace.
The Quran states: “And to Allah belong the Most Beautiful Names, so invoke Him by them.” (Quran 7:180). Muslims use these names in prayer, supplication, and daily remembrance of Allah.
The Significance of Asma ul Husna in Islam
Learning the 99 Names is one of the most virtuous acts in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised Paradise for those who learn and live by them. Each name reveals a different aspect of Allah’s nature, helping Muslims develop a deeper relationship with their Creator.
How to Use the 99 Names in Dua
When making supplication (dua), Muslims can call upon Allah by the specific name that relates to their need. For example, when seeking provision, call upon Ar-Razzaq (The Provider). When seeking forgiveness, call upon Al-Ghaffar (The Forgiving). This practice is called “tawassul bil asma” — seeking a means through Allah’s names.
Benefits of Reciting the 99 Names
Regular recitation of the 99 Names brings numerous spiritual benefits: closeness to Allah, answered prayers, inner peace, spiritual protection, increased knowledge and wisdom, strengthened faith, and ultimately, entry into Paradise as promised by the Prophet ﷺ.