The 99 Names of Allah, known as Asma ul Husna, are the most beautiful and blessed names that describe the attributes of Allah Almighty. Each name reflects His perfection, mercy, power, wisdom, and greatness. Remembering, understanding, and calling upon Allah through these names is a highly virtuous act in Islam.
What Are the 99 Names of Allah?
Asma ul Husna means “The Most Beautiful Names of Allah.”
These names highlight Allah’s divine qualities and help believers strengthen their faith and connection with Him.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“And to Allah belong the best names, so call upon Him by them.”
(Surah Al-A‘raf 7:180)
Virtue of the 99 Names of Allah (Hadith)
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Allah has ninety-nine names; whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise.”
(Bukhari & Muslim)
99 Names of Allah with Meanings
- Ar-Rahman – The Most Merciful
- Ar-Raheem – The Most Compassionate
- Al-Malik – The King and Owner of Dominion
- Al-Quddus – The Most Pure
- As-Salaam – The Source of Peace
- Al-Mu’min – The Giver of Security
- Al-Muhaymin – The Protector
- Al-Aziz – The Almighty
- Al-Jabbar – The Compeller
- Al-Mutakabbir – The Supremely Great
- Al-Khaaliq – The Creator
- Al-Baari’ – The Evolver
- Al-Musawwir – The Fashioner
- Al-Ghaffaar – The All-Forgiving
- Al-Qahhaar – The Subduer
- Al-Wahhaab – The Bestower
- Ar-Razzaaq – The Provider
- Al-Fattaah – The Opener
- Al-‘Aleem – The All-Knowing
- Al-Qaabid – The Withholder
- Al-Baasit – The Expander
- Al-Khaafid – The Abaser
- Ar-Raafi‘ – The Exalter
- Al-Mu‘izz – The Giver of Honor
- Al-Mudhill – The Giver of Dishonor
- As-Samee‘ – The All-Hearing
- Al-Baseer – The All-Seeing
- Al-Hakam – The Judge
- Al-‘Adl – The Utterly Just
- Al-Lateef – The Most Subtle
- Al-Khabeer – The All-Aware
- Al-Haleem – The Most Forbearing
- Al-‘Azeem – The Magnificent
- Al-Ghafoor – The Most Forgiving
- Ash-Shakoor – The Most Appreciative
- Al-‘Aliyy – The Most High
- Al-Kabeer – The Most Great
- Al-Hafeedh – The Preserver
- Al-Muqeet – The Sustainer
- Al-Haseeb – The Reckoner
- Al-Jaleel – The Majestic
- Al-Kareem – The Most Generous
- Ar-Raqeeb – The Watchful
- Al-Mujeeb – The Responsive
- Al-Waasi‘ – The All-Encompassing
- Al-Hakeem – The All-Wise
- Al-Wadood – The Most Loving
- Al-Majeed – The Most Glorious
- Al-Ba‘ith – The Resurrector
- Ash-Shaheed – The Witness
- Al-Haqq – The Absolute Truth
- Al-Wakeel – The Trustee
- Al-Qawiyy – The All-Powerful
- Al-Mateen – The Firm
- Al-Waliyy – The Protector
- Al-Hameed – The Praiseworthy
- Al-Muhsi – The Accounter
- Al-Mubdi’ – The Originator
- Al-Mu‘eed – The Restorer
- Al-Muhyi – The Giver of Life
- Al-Mumeet – The Bringer of Death
- Al-Hayy – The Ever-Living
- Al-Qayyoom – The Self-Existing
- Al-Waajid – The Perceiver
- Al-Maajid – The Illustrious
- Al-Waahid – The One
- As-Samad – The Self-Sufficient
- Al-Qaadir – The All-Powerful
- Al-Muqtadir – The Determiner
- Al-Muqaddim – The Promoter
- Al-Mu’akhkhir – The Delayer
- Al-Awwal – The First
- Al-Aakhir – The Last
- Az-Zaahir – The Manifest
- Al-Baatin – The Hidden
- Al-Waali – The Governor
- Al-Muta‘aali – The Exalted
- Al-Barr – The Source of Goodness
- At-Tawwaab – The Accepter of Repentance
- Al-Muntaqim – The Avenger
- Al-‘Afuww – The Pardoner
- Ar-Ra’oof – The Most Kind
- Malik-ul-Mulk – Owner of Sovereignty
- Dhul-Jalaali wal-Ikraam – Lord of Majesty and Honor
- Al-Muqsit – The Just
- Al-Jaami‘ – The Gatherer
- Al-Ghaniyy – The Self-Sufficient
- Al-Mughni – The Enricher
- Al-Maani‘ – The Preventer
- Ad-Daarr – The Distresser
- An-Naafi‘ – The Benefactor
- An-Noor – The Light
- Al-Haadi – The Guide
- Al-Badee‘ – The Incomparable
- Al-Baaqi – The Everlasting
- Al-Waarith – The Inheritor
- Ar-Rasheed – The Guide to the Right Path
- As-Saboor – The Most Patient
- Allah – The Supreme Name
Benefits of Remembering Asma ul Husna
- Strengthens faith and spirituality
- Brings peace to the heart
- Improves focus in dua
- Leads to success in the Hereafter
Conclusion
The 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna) are not only to be memorized but also to be understood and reflected upon in daily life. By learning their meanings and using them in supplication, believers draw closer to Allah and increase their faith.
May Allah grant us the ability to remember Him through His beautiful names. Ameen.
