The 99 Names of Allah: A Journey to Faith
At the heart of Islam, belief in Allah, the One God, is the first pillar of faith. Learning and memorizing the 99 names of Allah, called 'Asma al-Husna' in Arabic, allows us to better understand His nature and strengthen our spiritual connection with Him. The Quran, in Surah Ta Ha (20:8), reminds us of the importance of these names: "God! There is no god but He! To Him are the most beautiful names."
Each name of Allah represents a specific attribute of His perfection, revealing a facet of His greatness and mercy. Memorizing these names helps us identify the correct way to believe in Allah, cultivate love and devotion to Him, and live a life in accordance with His teachings.
The 99 Names of Allah and their Meanings
| Number | Name | Phonetic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Qaeda | AR-RAHMAAN | The All-Merciful |
| 2 | Allah | AR-RAHEEM | The Most Merciful |
| 3 | ْمَلِكُ | AL-MALIK | The sovereign, the king |
| 4 | Al-Qaeda | AL-QUDDUS | The Infinitely Holy |
| 5 | God | AS-SALAM | Peace, Salvation |
| 6 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MU'MIN | The faithful, the trusting |
| 7 | ْمُهَيْمِنُ | AL-MUHAYMIN | The Preserver |
| 8 | Al-Qadr | AL-AZIZ | The Almighty |
| 9 | Al-Qaeda | AL-JABBAR | The one who dominates and constrains |
| 10 | ُالْمُتَكَبِّر | AL-MUTAKABBIR | The inaccessible |
| 11 | God | AL-KHAALIQ | The creator |
| 12 | God | AL-BAARI | The producer |
| 13 | Allah | AL-MUSAWWIR | He who shapes his creatures |
| 14 | Al-Qaeda | AL-GHAFFAR | The Forgiving Infinite |
| 15 | ْقَهَّارُ | AL-QAHHAR | The Dominator, The Irresistible, The Subjugator |
| 16 | ْوَهَّابُ | AL-WAHHAAB | The Supreme Donor |
| 17 | Al-Qaeda | AR-RAZZAAQ | The provider, the support |
| 18 | ْفَتَّاحُ | AL-FATTAAH | The conqueror, the resolver |
| 19 | Allah | AL-'ALEEM | The Omniscient |
| 20 | ْقَابِضُ | AL-QAABID | The holder, the restrainer, the constrictor |
| 21 | God | AL-BAASIT | He who extends his generosity |
| 22 | Al-Qaeda | AL-KHAAFIDH | He who lowers |
| 23 | Allah | AR-RAAFI' | The one who raises |
| 24 | Allah | AL-MU'IZZ | The one who makes powerful |
| 25 | ٱلْمُذِلُّ | AL-MUZIL | He who humbles the proud |
| 26 | Allah | AS-SAMEE' | The hearer, the one who hears everything |
| 27 | Allah | AL-BASEER | The Seer, the one who sees all things |
| 28 | الْحَكَمُ | AL-HAKAM | The referee |
| 29 | God | AL-'ADL | The Righteous One |
| 30 | Allah | AL-LATEEF | The Good in the Trial |
| 31 | Allah | AL-KHABEER | The Well-Informed |
| 32 | Allah | AL-HALEEM | The Gentle, the Clement |
| 33 | God | AL-'AZEEM | The immense, the eminent |
| 34 | Al-Qaeda | AL-GHAFOOR | The one who forgives |
| 35 | Al-Qadr | ASH-SHAKOOR | The very grateful |
| 36 | Allah | AL-'ALEE | The High One |
| 37 | Allah | AL-KABEER | The Infinitely Great |
| 38 | Al-Qaeda | AL-HAFEEDH | The Guardian |
| 39 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MUQEET | The Feeder |
| 40 | اَسِيبُ | AL-HASEEB | The Verifier, The Sufficient One, The One Who Is Enough |
| 41 | God | AL-JALEEL | The Majestic, The Glorious |
| 42 | Allah | AL-KAREEM | The most generous |
| 43 | Allah | AR-RAQEEB | The observer, the vigilant |
| 44 | ٱلْمُجِيبُ | AL-MUJEEB | The One who answers |
| 45 | Allah | AL-WAASI' | The omnipresent, the unlimited |
| 46 | Allah | AL-HAKEEM | The Wise Man |
| 47 | ْوَدُودُ | AL-WADUD | The most loving |
| 48 | Allah | AL-MAJEED | The most glorious, the most honorable |
| 49 | God | AL-BA'ITH | The awakener, the resuscitator |
| 50 | Allah | ASH-SHAHEED | The witness, the whole observing |
| 51 | Al-Qaeda | AL-HAQQ | The absolute truth |
| 52 | ْوَكِيلُ | AL-WAKEEL | The Steward, The Trustworthy One |
| 53 | ْقَوِيُ | AL-QAWIYY | The Almighty |
| 54 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MATEEN | The Farm |
| 55 | ْوَلِيُّ | AL-WALIYY | The protective partner |
| 56 | Al-Qaeda | AL-HAMEED | The Praiseworthy |
| 57 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MUHSEE | The Enumerating Whole |
| 58 | God | AL-MUBDI | The initiator |
| 59 | ٱلْمُعِيدُ | AL-MUEED | The Restorer, the Renewer |
| 60 | Allah | AL-MUHYI | The giver of life |
| 61 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MUMEET | The one who creates death |
| 62 | Al-Qaeda | AL-HAYY | The eternal living |
| 63 | ْقَيُّومُ | AL-QAYYOOM | Support, Self-sufficiency |
| 64 | God | AL-WAAJID | The Tax Collector, the Ingenious |
| 65 | God | AL-MAAJID | The Illustrious, The Sovereign |
| 66 | God | AL-WAAHID | The unique |
| 67 | Al-Qaeda | AL-AHAD | The one and only, the incomparable |
| 68 | Allah | AS-SAMAD | The Eternal, the Satisfyer of needs |
| 69 | God | AL-QADEER | The Omnipotent |
| 70 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MUQTADIR | The powerful one |
| 71 | ْمُقَدِّمُ | AL-MUQADDIM | The Sender, the Promoter |
| 72 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MU'AKHKHIR | The Self-Timer |
| 73 | Al-Qadr | AL-AWWAL | The first |
| 74 | Al-Qadr | AL-AAKHIR | The Last, the Infinite |
| 75 | Allah | AZ-ZAAHIR | The Manifesto |
| 76 | God | AL-BAATIN | The invisible, the Knower of the hidden |
| 77 | Allah | AL-WAALI | The sole governor |
| 78 | God | AL-MUTA'ALI | He who is all exalted |
| 79 | Allah | AL-BARR | The source of all goodness |
| 80 | التَّوَابُ | AT-TAWWAB | Eternal forgiveness |
| 81 | ْمُنْتَقِمُ | AL-MUNTAQIM | The Avenger |
| 82 | Al-Qadr | AL-'AFUWW | The Pardoner |
| 83 | Al-Qaeda | AR-RA'OOF | The Most Benevolent |
| 84 | َمَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ | MAALIK-UL-MULK | Master of the Kingdom, Owner of the Domain |
| 85 | ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإكْرَامِ | DHUL-JALAALI WAL-IKRAAM | Lord of glory and honor, Lord of majesty and generosity |
| 86 | Al-Qaeda | AL-MUQSIT | The Righteous One |
| 87 | God | AL-JAAMI' | The Gatherer, the Unifier |
| 88 | ٱلْغَنيُّ | AL-GHANIYY | Self-sufficiency, The Rich |
| 89 | ٱلْمُغْنِيُّ | AL-MUGHNI | The Enricher |
| 90 | Allah | AL-MANI' | The shield, the protector, the defender |
| 91 | Al-Qaeda | AD-DHARR | The one who can harm |
| 92 | Allah | AN-NAFI' | The propitious, the benefactor |
| 93 | Al-Qaeda | AN-NUR | The light, the illuminator |
| 94 | Allah | AL-HAADI | The Guide |
| 95 | God | AL-BADEE' | The incomparable creator |
| 96 | Allah | AL-BAAQI | The eternal |
| 97 | Allah | AL-WAARITH | The heir to everything |
| 98 | Al-Qaeda | AR-RASHEED | The Guide, the Infallible Teacher |
| 99 | Allah | AS-SABOOR | The indulgent, The patient |
Allah has ninety-nine names, that is, one hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise.
For younger children, you can facilitate this learning through repetition and in a fun way, especially when falling asleep. For example, the My Little Deen Quranic night light comforter teaches your children the 99 names of Allah. They will listen to it day after day, which will greatly facilitate their learning. It will also bring them peace and protection for their sleep.
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