1. Allah (الله)
The Supreme Name
الله
Meaning: The God, The One True God
Significance: This is the greatest and most comprehensive name of Allah, encompassing all His other attributes. It is the personal name of the Creator and is unique to Him alone. The name "Allah" cannot be applied to anyone else in any form, and it contains within it all the divine attributes.
Qur'anic Reference: "Allah - there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names." (Qur'an 20:8)
Benefits: Reciting this name with understanding strengthens faith, increases consciousness of Allah, and brings the reciter closer to their Creator. It is the foundation of all worship and remembrance.
2. Ar-Rahman (الرَّحْمَٰنُ)
Mercy
الرَّحْمَٰنُ
Meaning: The Entirely Merciful, The All-Compassionate
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's vast, all-encompassing mercy that extends to all creation without distinction. It is a mercy that is inherent to His being and manifests in countless blessings bestowed upon all beings, regardless of their faith or deeds.
Qur'anic Reference: "In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful." (Qur'an 1:1)
Benefits: Reciting this name 100 times after Friday prayer increases mercy in one's life, softens the heart, and helps develop compassion toward others. It also brings relief from difficulties and hardships.
3. Ar-Rahim (الرَّحِيمُ)
Mercy
الرَّحِيمُ
Meaning: The Especially Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Significance: While Ar-Rahman refers to Allah's general mercy for all creation, Ar-Rahim denotes His special mercy reserved for believers in the Hereafter. It is a mercy that rewards faith and righteousness with eternal bliss and forgiveness.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful." (Qur'an 2:163)
Benefits: Reciting this name brings Allah's special mercy, helps in developing kindness toward others, and increases the likelihood of receiving forgiveness for one's sins.
4. Al-Malik (الْمَلِكُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمَلِكُ
Meaning: The Absolute King, The Sovereign
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute sovereignty and ownership over the entire universe. His kingship is unlike any earthly rule—it is absolute, eternal, and free from any limitations or defects.
Qur'anic Reference: "So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne." (Qur'an 23:116)
Benefits: Reciting this name with contemplation helps one respect authority, develop dignity in character, and recognize the temporary nature of worldly power and possessions.
5. Al-Quddus (الْقُدُّوسُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْقُدُّوسُ
Meaning: The Most Holy, The Pure
Significance: This name highlights Allah's absolute purity and perfection, free from any imperfection, fault, or limitation. It denotes His transcendence above any imperfection and His sanctity beyond human comprehension.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection..." (Qur'an 59:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps purify the heart and soul, removes spiritual impurities, and brings peace and tranquility to the reciter's life.
6. As-Salam (السَّلَامُ)
Beauty & Perfection
السَّلَامُ
Meaning: The Source of Peace, The Flawless One
Significance: This name indicates that Allah is the source of all peace and security. He is free from any flaws or defects, and He bestows peace upon His creation. The greeting "As-salamu alaykum" (peace be upon you) derives from this divine name.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Source of Peace..." (Qur'an 59:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name 160 times brings peace to the heart, helps resolve conflicts, and protects from harm and danger.
7. Al-Mu'min (الْمُؤْمِنُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْمُؤْمِنُ
Meaning: The Giver of Security, The Faithful
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who provides security and faith to His creation. He fulfills His promises and is trustworthy in all His words and deeds. He also bestows faith (iman) upon whom He wills.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Source of Peace, the Giver of Security..." (Qur'an 59:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name strengthens faith, provides security from fear, and helps one become more trustworthy and reliable in their dealings with others.
8. Al-Muhaymin (الْمُهَيْمِنُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمُهَيْمِنُ
Meaning: The Guardian, The Overseer
Significance: This name indicates Allah's role as the ultimate Guardian and Protector over all creation. He watches over everything, ensures the preservation of His creation, and is the Witness over all deeds.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Source of Peace, the Giver of Security, the Overseer..." (Qur'an 59:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name provides divine protection, helps one become more conscious of Allah's watchfulness, and encourages righteous behavior.
9. Al-'Aziz (الْعَزِيزُ)
Majesty & Power
الْعَزِيزُ
Meaning: The Mighty, The Invincible
Significance: This name denotes Allah's absolute might and invincibility. He is incomparable in strength and cannot be overcome or defeated. His power is perfect and absolute, yet it is always combined with wisdom and justice.
Qur'anic Reference: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who deviate concerning His names." (Qur'an 7:180)
Benefits: Reciting this name 40 times after Friday prayer helps in gaining honor and respect, and provides strength to overcome difficulties and adversaries.
10. Al-Jabbar (الْجَبَّارُ)
Majesty & Power
الْجَبَّارُ
Meaning: The Compeller, The Restorer
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to compel and restore. He compels His creation to obey His will and restores the broken and the oppressed. While the name might seem stern, it encompasses the idea of mending what is broken and bringing comfort to the afflicted.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the King, the Holy, the Peace, the Faithful, the Prevailer, the Mighty, the Compeller, the Superior." (Qur'an 59:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps prevent one from oppressing others and provides relief from the oppression of others. It also helps in overcoming difficulties and finding solutions to problems.
11. Al-Mutakabbir (الْمُتَكَبِّرُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
Meaning: The Supreme, The Majestic
Significance: This name denotes Allah's absolute greatness and majesty. He is free from any imperfection and is above all creation. While arrogance is a negative trait for humans, for Allah it is a right due to His absolute perfection and supremacy.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the King, the Holy, the Peace, the Faithful, the Prevailer, the Mighty, the Compeller, the Superior." (Qur'an 59:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name regularly helps in developing humility and prevents arrogance and pride. It reminds the reciter of Allah's greatness and their own humble position before Him.
12. Al-Khaliq (الْخَالِقُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْخَالِقُ
Meaning: The Creator
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah as the Creator of all things from nothing. His creation is perfect and purposeful, and He continues to create what we know and what we do not know. Unlike human creation, Allah's creation requires no materials or tools.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names." (Qur'an 59:24)
Benefits: Reciting this name at night helps in finding solutions to problems and encourages creativity. It also helps in recognizing Allah's creative power in all aspects of life.
13. Al-Bari' (الْبَارِئُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْبَارِئُ
Meaning: The Originator, The Maker
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to create beings perfectly and free from any imperfection. While Al-Khaliq emphasizes the act of creation, Al-Bari' emphasizes the perfection and uniqueness of that creation.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, The Fashioner; to Him belong the best names." (Qur'an 59:24)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in overcoming spiritual and physical ailments, and encourages the reciter to strive for perfection in their own work and character.
14. Al-Musawwir (الْمُصَوِّرُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْمُصَوِّرُ
Meaning: The Fashioner, The Shaper
Significance: This name highlights Allah's power to give shape and form to His creation. He designs and fashions each being uniquely and perfectly, giving each one distinctive features and characteristics.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, The Fashioner; to Him belong the best names." (Qur'an 59:24)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in appreciating the beauty and diversity of Allah's creation, and encourages the reciter to develop their own talents and abilities in a way that benefits others.
15. Al-Ghaffar (الْغَفَّارُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْغَفَّارُ
Meaning: The All-Forgiving, The Absolver
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's unlimited capacity to forgive sins. No matter how numerous or great the sins, Allah's forgiveness is greater for those who sincerely repent. The name is in the intensive form, indicating the vastness and frequency of His forgiveness.
Qur'anic Reference: "Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving." (Qur'an 38:66)
Benefits: Reciting this name 100 times after Jumu'ah prayer helps in seeking forgiveness for sins. It also encourages the reciter to forgive others and develop a forgiving nature.
16. Al-Qahhar (الْقَهَّارُ)
Majesty & Power
الْقَهَّارُ
Meaning: The Subduer, The Dominant
Significance: This name denotes Allah's absolute power to subdue and dominate all creation. He overcomes all opposition and His will prevails over all things. Nothing can resist His power or escape His control.
Qur'anic Reference: "The Day they come forth and nothing concerning them is concealed from Allah. To whom belongs [all] sovereignty this Day? To Allah, the One, the Subduer." (Qur'an 40:16)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in gaining control over one's desires and overcoming obstacles. It also provides spiritual strength and protection from evil influences.
17. Al-Wahhab (الْوَهَّابُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْوَهَّابُ
Meaning: The Bestower, The Giver
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Giver of all blessings and gifts. He gives without expectation of return and His giving encompasses both spiritual and worldly bounties. He gives to whom He wills without any limitation.
Qur'anic Reference: "Or do they have the deities [other than Him] who can forbid His mercy?" (Qur'an 17:77)
Benefits: Reciting this name frequently helps in receiving Allah's blessings and gifts. It also encourages the reciter to be generous and giving toward others.
18. Ar-Razzaq (الرَّزَّاقُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الرَّزَّاقُ
Meaning: The Provider, The Sustainer
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's role as the ultimate Provider for all creation. He provides sustenance to all beings, believers and non-believers alike, and His provision is continuous and all-encompassing.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, it is Allah who is the [continual] Provider, the firm possessor of strength." (Qur'an 51:58)
Benefits: Reciting this name after dawn helps in seeking provision and sustenance. It also encourages trust in Allah's provision and reduces anxiety about material needs.
19. Al-Fattah (الْفَتَّاحُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْفَتَّاحُ
Meaning: The Opener, The Judge
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who opens doors, resolves difficulties, and provides solutions. He is the Judge who decides between truth and falsehood, and His judgment is always just and wise.
Qur'anic Reference: "Say, 'Our Lord will bring us together; then He will judge between us in truth. And He is the Knowing Judge.'" (Qur'an 34:26)
Benefits: Reciting this name at the time of difficulty helps in finding solutions and opening doors that seem closed. It also brings victory and success in righteous endeavors.
20. Al-'Alim (الْعَلِيمُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْعَلِيمُ
Meaning: The All-Knowing, The Omniscient
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute knowledge, which encompasses all things past, present, and future. His knowledge is perfect and complete, nothing is hidden from Him, and He knows the innermost thoughts and feelings of every being.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah is Knowing of all things." (Qur'an 4:32)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in gaining knowledge and wisdom. It also encourages mindfulness of Allah's knowledge in all actions and thoughts.
21. Al-Qabid (الْقَابِضُ)
Majesty & Power
الْقَابِضُ
Meaning: The Withholder, The Constrictor
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to withhold or constrict as He wills. He withholds sustenance, knowledge, or other blessings according to His wisdom, and He also constricts hearts and souls in times of difficulty.
Qur'anic Reference: "And Allah withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned." (Qur'an 2:245)
Benefits: Reciting this name 40 times helps in overcoming greed and stinginess. It also helps in understanding that all withholding and giving is in Allah's hands.
22. Al-Basit (الْبَاسِطُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْبَاسِطُ
Meaning: The Expander, The Enlarger
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to expand and provide abundance. He expands sustenance, knowledge, mercy, and all blessings according to His wisdom. He also expands hearts with faith and guidance.
Qur'anic Reference: "And Allah withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned." (Qur'an 2:245)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking expansion in sustenance and knowledge. It also encourages generosity and a broad-minded approach to life.
23. Al-Khafid (الْخَافِضُ)
Majesty & Power
الْخَافِضُ
Meaning: The Reducer, The Abaser
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to abase or lower whom He wills. He reduces the status of the arrogant and brings down those who oppose His guidance. This abasement is always just and according to His perfect wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the one who lowers and raises." (Qur'an 56:3)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing humility and preventing arrogance. It also provides protection from being abased by others.
24. Ar-Rafi' (الرَّافِعُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الرَّافِعُ
Meaning: The Exalter, The Elevator
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to raise in status whom He wills. He elevates the righteous, increases the rank of the believers, and raises those who are humble before Him.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the one who lowers and raises." (Qur'an 56:3)
Benefits: Reciting this name 100 times during the middle of the night on Thursday helps in gaining honor and status. It also encourages spiritual elevation and closeness to Allah.
25. Al-Mu'izz (الْمُعِزُّ)
Majesty & Power
الْمُعِزُّ
Meaning: The Giver of Honor, The Glorifier
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to grant honor and glory to whom He wills. He honors the believers in this world and the Hereafter, and all true honor comes from Him alone.
Qur'anic Reference: "Say, 'O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will.'" (Qur'an 3:26)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in gaining honor and respect. It also reminds the reciter that true honor comes only from Allah, not from people.
26. Al-Mudhill (الْمُذِلُّ)
Majesty & Power
الْمُذِلُّ
Meaning: The Giver of Dishonor, The Humiliator
Significance: This name refers to Allah's power to humiliate whom He wills, particularly those who are arrogant and oppose His guidance. This humiliation is always just and serves as a warning against pride and disobedience.
Qur'anic Reference: "Say, 'O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will.'" (Qur'an 3:26)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing humility and seeking protection from humiliation. It also reminds the reciter of the consequences of arrogance and disobedience.
27. As-Sami' (السَّمِيعُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
السَّمِيعُ
Meaning: The All-Hearing
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's perfect hearing, which encompasses all sounds, whether spoken aloud or whispered, whether apparent or hidden. He hears the calls of all who invoke Him and responds according to His wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "And Allah is Hearing of all." (Qur'an 5:76)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in having one's prayers heard and answered. It also encourages mindfulness of Allah's hearing in all speech and communication.
28. Al-Baseer (الْبَصِيرُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْبَصِيرُ
Meaning: The All-Seeing
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's perfect vision, which encompasses all things visible and hidden, apparent and concealed. He sees the smallest details of His creation and the innermost intentions of every heart.
Qur'anic Reference: "And Allah is Seeing of all." (Qur'an 4:58)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing spiritual insight and clarity. It also encourages mindfulness of Allah's vision in all actions and intentions.
29. Al-Hakam (الْحَكَمُ)
Justice & Wisdom
الْحَكَمُ
Meaning: The Judge, The Arbitrator
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Judge whose decisions are always perfect, just, and wise. He judges between His servants in this world and will be the final Judge on the Day of Resurrection.
Qur'anic Reference: "Judgment belongs only to Allah. He has commanded that you worship not except Him." (Qur'an 12:40)
Benefits: Reciting this name on Friday night helps in resolving disputes and making just decisions. It also encourages fairness and justice in one's dealings with others.
30. Al-'Adl (الْعَدْلُ)
Justice & Wisdom
الْعَدْلُ
Meaning: The Absolutely Just, The Equitable
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's perfect justice. He is absolutely just in all His decrees, actions, and judgments. He never wrongs anyone and establishes perfect balance in all things.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, [even] as much as an atom's weight." (Qur'an 4:40)
Benefits: Reciting this name 100 times on Friday helps in developing a just character and seeking justice in one's affairs. It also encourages fairness and equity in all dealings.
31. Al-Latif (اللَّطِيفُ)
Beauty & Perfection
اللَّطِيفُ
Meaning: The Subtle One, The Gracious
Significance: This name refers to Allah's subtlety and gentleness. He is aware of the most subtle details of His creation and provides for His servants in ways they may not even perceive. His blessings often come in subtle, imperceptible ways.
Qur'anic Reference: "Do you not see that Allah has made subject to you whatever is on the earth and the ships which run through the sea by His command? And He restrains the sky from falling upon the earth, unless by His permission. Indeed Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful." (Qur'an 22:65)
Benefits: Reciting this name 129 times helps in overcoming difficulties and finding subtle solutions to problems. It also encourages gratitude for Allah's subtle blessings.
32. Al-Khabir (الْخَبِيرُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْخَبِيرُ
Meaning: The All-Aware, The Acquainted
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's complete awareness and knowledge of all things, including the innermost secrets and hidden realities. His knowledge encompasses not just actions but intentions and thoughts as well.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted." (Qur'an 49:13)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in gaining deeper understanding and insight. It also encourages mindfulness of Allah's complete awareness in all matters.
33. Al-Halim (الْحَلِيمُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْحَلِيمُ
Meaning: The Forbearing, The Clement
Significance: This name refers to Allah's forbearance and patience. He is not hasty in punishment and gives ample time for repentance. Despite having full power to punish immediately, He shows patience and mercy toward His disobedient servants.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing." (Qur'an 2:225)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing patience and forbearance. It also encourages the reciter to be patient with others and to seek Allah's patience in times of difficulty.
34. Al-'Azim (الْعَظِيمُ)
Majesty & Power
الْعَظِيمُ
Meaning: The Magnificent, The Supreme
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute greatness and magnificence. He is supreme in all His attributes and actions, and His greatness is beyond human comprehension. All creation testifies to His magnificence.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." (Qur'an 31:12)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing reverence and awe for Allah. It also provides spiritual strength and protection from arrogance.
35. Al-Ghafur (الْغَفُورُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْغَفُورُ
Meaning: The Forgiving, The Pardoner
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's quality of forgiving sins repeatedly. He forgives those who repent sincerely, no matter how many times they may have sinned. His forgiveness is vast and encompasses all types of sins.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, He is ever Forgiving and Merciful." (Qur'an 2:173)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking forgiveness for sins and encourages a forgiving attitude toward others. It brings peace to the heart and removes spiritual burdens.
36. Ash-Shakur (الشَّكُورُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الشَّكُورُ
Meaning: The Most Appreciative, The Grateful
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who appreciates even the smallest good deeds and rewards them generously. He is grateful to His servants for their worship and obedience, though they are merely fulfilling their duty to Him.
Qur'anic Reference: "That He may give them in full their rewards and increase them from His bounty. Indeed, He is Forgiving and Appreciative." (Qur'an 35:30)
Benefits: Reciting this name encourages gratitude and helps in receiving increased blessings from Allah. It also motivates the reciter to perform good deeds, knowing Allah appreciates them.
37. Al-'Aliyy (الْعَلِيُّ)
Majesty & Power
الْعَلِيُّ
Meaning: The Most High, The Exalted
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute exaltation above all creation. He is high in His essence, attributes, and power, and nothing is above Him or equal to Him.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the Most High, the Great." (Qur'an 2:255)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing spiritual elevation and overcoming worldly attachments. It also provides protection from pride and arrogance.
38. Al-Kabir (الْكَبِيرُ)
Majesty & Power
الْكَبِيرُ
Meaning: The Most Great, The Grand
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute greatness in all aspects. His greatness is beyond measure and comprehension, and all creation testifies to His grandeur.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the Most High, the Great." (Qur'an 2:255)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing humility and reverence for Allah. It also provides spiritual strength and protection from minor concerns.
39. Al-Hafiz (الْحَفِيظُ)
Majesty & Power
الْحَفِيظُ
Meaning: The Preserver, The Protector
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who preserves and protects all creation. He guards the heavens and earth, preserves the Qur'an, and protects His servants from harm according to His wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "But Allah is your Protector, and He is the best of helpers." (Qur'an 3:150)
Benefits: Reciting this name 46 times helps in seeking protection from harm and danger. It also encourages trust in Allah's protection and care.
40. Al-Muqit (الْمُقِيتُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْمُقِيتُ
Meaning: The Sustainer, The Nourisher
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who provides sustenance and nourishment to all creation. He gives each being exactly what it needs to survive and thrive.
Qur'anic Reference: "And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever is ungrateful - then indeed, my Lord is Free of need and Generous." (Qur'an 27:40)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking physical and spiritual nourishment. It also encourages gratitude for Allah's continuous sustenance.
41. Al-Hasib (الْحَسِيبُ)
Justice & Wisdom
الْحَسِيبُ
Meaning: The Reckoner, The Sufficient
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who suffices all needs and will reckon all deeds. He is sufficient for those who trust in Him, and His reckoning is perfect and just.
Qur'anic Reference: "And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet [in return] with one better than it or [at least] return it [in a like manner]. Indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant." (Qur'an 4:86)
Benefits: Reciting this name 70 times helps in seeking sufficiency from Allah and overcoming fear of creation. It also encourages accountability for one's actions.
42. Al-Jalil (الْجَلِيلُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْجَلِيلُ
Meaning: The Glorious, The Majestic
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute glory and majesty. His glory is manifest in His creation, His attributes, and His actions. All creation testifies to His glorious nature.
Qur'anic Reference: "The Owner of the Throne, the Glorious." (Qur'an 85:15)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing reverence and awe for Allah. It also brings honor and respect to the reciter.
43. Al-Karim (الْكَرِيمُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْكَرِيمُ
Meaning: The Most Generous, The Noble
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the Most Generous in His giving. He gives without measure and without expectation of return. His generosity encompasses both worldly and spiritual blessings.
Qur'anic Reference: "O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?" (Qur'an 82:6)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing generosity and receiving Allah's blessings. It also encourages nobility of character.
44. Ar-Raqib (الرَّقِيبُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الرَّقِيبُ
Meaning: The Watcher, The Observer
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who watches over all creation. Nothing escapes His observation, and He is fully aware of all that happens, openly or secretly.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah is over all things Watchful." (Qur'an 4:1)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing mindfulness of Allah's watchfulness and encourages righteous behavior. It also provides protection from sinful acts.
45. Al-Mujib (الْمُجِيبُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْمُجِيبُ
Meaning: The Responsive, The Answerer
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who responds to the calls of His servants. He answers prayers and supplications according to His wisdom and what is best for the caller.
Qur'anic Reference: "And to Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih. He said, 'O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it, so ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Near and Responsive.'" (Qur'an 11:61)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in having prayers answered and needs fulfilled. It also encourages regular supplication and trust in Allah's response.
46. Al-Wasi' (الْوَاسِعُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْوَاسِعُ
Meaning: The All-Encompassing, The Vast
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's vastness and encompassing nature. His knowledge, mercy, power, and all attributes are vast beyond measure. He encompasses all creation in His knowledge and care.
Qur'anic Reference: "And to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is All-Encompassing and Knowing." (Qur'an 2:115)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing a broad understanding of Allah's attributes and encourages generosity of spirit.
47. Al-Hakim (الْحَكِيمُ)
Justice & Wisdom
الْحَكِيمُ
Meaning: The All-Wise, The Wise
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's perfect wisdom in all His decrees, actions, and creations. Everything He does is based on perfect wisdom, even if humans may not understand it.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the Wise, the Acquainted." (Qur'an 6:18)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in gaining wisdom and understanding. It also encourages acceptance of Allah's decrees with trust in His wisdom.
48. Al-Wadud (الْوَدُودُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْوَدُودُ
Meaning: The Most Loving, The Affectionate
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who loves His righteous servants and is beloved to them. His love is perfect and manifests in His mercy, forgiveness, and blessings.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the Forgiving, the Affectionate." (Qur'an 85:14)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing love for Allah and receiving His love. It also encourages love and affection toward His creation.
49. Al-Majid (الْمَجِيدُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْمَجِيدُ
Meaning: The Most Glorious, The Noble
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute glory and nobility. His glory is perfect and eternal, and all creation testifies to His glorious nature.
Qur'anic Reference: "The Owner of the Throne, the Glorious." (Qur'an 85:15)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing reverence and nobility of character. It also brings honor and spiritual elevation.
50. Al-Ba'ith (الْبَاعِثُ)
Majesty & Power
الْبَاعِثُ
Meaning: The Resurrector, The Raiser
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who will resurrect all beings on the Day of Judgment. He has power to give life to the dead and will raise all creation for reckoning.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the one who gives life and causes death, and to Him you will be returned." (Qur'an 10:56)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in remembering the Hereafter and preparing for it. It also encourages spiritual revival and renewal.
51. Ash-Shahid (الشَّهِيدُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الشَّهِيدُ
Meaning: The Witness, The Testifier
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Witness over all creation. He witnesses all deeds, thoughts, and intentions, and will testify for or against His servants on the Day of Judgment.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah is Witness over all things." (Qur'an 22:17)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing consciousness of Allah's witness over all actions. It also encourages truthfulness and honesty.
52. Al-Haqq (الْحَقُّ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْحَقُّ
Meaning: The Truth, The Real
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah as the absolute Truth. All truth derives from Him, and all falsehood is opposed to His nature. His existence is the ultimate reality.
Qur'anic Reference: "That is because Allah is the Truth and that which they call upon other than Him is falsehood." (Qur'an 22:62)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in distinguishing truth from falsehood and developing a commitment to truth. It also brings spiritual clarity and certainty.
53. Al-Wakil (الْوَكِيلُ)
Majesty & Power
الْوَكِيلُ
Meaning: The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Trustee who manages all affairs. He is sufficient for those who trust in Him and disposes of all matters according to His wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "And rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs." (Qur'an 33:3)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing trust in Allah and reliance on Him. It also provides relief from anxiety about worldly affairs.
54. Al-Qawiyy (الْقَوِيُّ)
Majesty & Power
الْقَوِيُّ
Meaning: The All-Strong, The Powerful
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute strength and power. His strength is perfect and incomparable, and nothing can challenge or overcome Him.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, your Lord is the Powerful, the Mighty." (Qur'an 11:66)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in gaining physical and spiritual strength. It also provides protection from weakness and vulnerability.
55. Al-Matin (الْمَتِينُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمَتِينُ
Meaning: The Firm, The Steadfast
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who is firm and unshakeable in His power and authority. His strength is perfect and enduring, and He never weakens or tires.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider, the firm possessor of strength." (Qur'an 51:58)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing steadfastness and firmness in faith. It also provides stability and strength in difficult times.
56. Al-Waliyy (الْوَلِيُّ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْوَلِيُّ
Meaning: The Protecting Friend, The Patron
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the protecting Friend and Patron of the believers. He supports, guides, and protects those who turn to Him in faith and obedience.
Qur'anic Reference: "And Allah is the ally of the believers." (Qur'an 3:68)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking Allah's protection and friendship. It also encourages loyalty and devotion to Allah.
57. Al-Hamid (الْحَمِيدُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْحَمِيدُ
Meaning: The Praiseworthy, The Praised
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who deserves all praise. All praise ultimately belongs to Him, and He is praised by His creation for His perfect attributes and blessings.
Qur'anic Reference: "And to Allah belongs [all] praise, [the] Lord of the heavens and the Lord of the earth." (Qur'an 45:36)
Benefits: Reciting this name encourages gratitude and praise for Allah. It also brings blessings and increases one's capacity for praising the Creator.
58. Al-Muhsi (الْمُحْصِي)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْمُحْصِي
Meaning: The Reckoner, The Appraiser
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who takes precise account of all deeds. He knows the exact number and nature of all things and will reckon all actions perfectly on the Day of Judgment.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the one who accepts repentance from His servants and pardons misdeeds, and He knows what you do." (Qur'an 42:25)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing accountability for one's actions. It also encourages careful consideration of deeds before performing them.
59. Al-Mubdi' (الْمُبْدِئُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْمُبْدِئُ
Meaning: The Originator, The Initiator
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who initiates creation without any precedent or example. He began creation from nothing and is the originator of all that exists.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself upon the Throne." (Qur'an 7:54)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in understanding Allah's creative power and encourages new beginnings in righteous endeavors.
60. Al-Mu'id (الْمُعِيدُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْمُعِيدُ
Meaning: The Restorer, The Returner
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who restores and returns. He will restore all creation on the Day of Resurrection and returns His servants to Him after death.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, it is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Returner." (Qur'an 50:43)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in remembering the Hereafter and seeking restoration of spiritual states. It also encourages hope in Allah's mercy.
61. Al-Muhyi (الْمُحْيِي)
Creation & Sustenance
الْمُحْيِي
Meaning: The Giver of Life, The Reviver
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who gives life to all things. He gives life to the dead and will resurrect all beings on the Day of Judgment. Life and death are in His hands alone.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the one who gives life and causes death." (Qur'an 15:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking spiritual revival and life for the heart. It also encourages appreciation for the gift of life.
62. Al-Mumit (الْمُمِيتُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْمُمِيتُ
Meaning: The Taker of Life, The Death-Giver
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who causes death. He determines the time of death for every living being, and no one dies except by His permission.
Qur'anic Reference: "And He is the one who gives life and causes death." (Qur'an 15:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in preparing for the inevitable reality of death and living a righteous life. It also encourages detachment from worldly life.
63. Al-Hayy (الْحَيُّ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْحَيُّ
Meaning: The Ever-Living, The Living
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's eternal life, which is perfect and self-sufficient. He is the source of all life and never dies or experiences any imperfection.
Qur'anic Reference: "Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence." (Qur'an 2:255)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in spiritual vitality and connection with the source of all life. It also brings blessings to one's life.
64. Al-Qayyum (الْقَيُّومُ)
Majesty & Power
الْقَيُّومُ
Meaning: The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who sustains all existence. He is self-sufficient and sustains all creation without needing any sustenance Himself.
Qur'anic Reference: "Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence." (Qur'an 2:255)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing self-sufficiency and trust in Allah's sustenance. It also provides spiritual strength and stability.
65. Al-Wajid (الْوَاجِدُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْوَاجِدُ
Meaning: The Finder, The Perceiver
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who finds and perceives all things. Nothing is hidden from Him, and He finds whatever He seeks in His creation.
Qur'anic Reference: "And [He] who has created all things and determined them with [precise] determination." (Qur'an 25:2)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in finding lost things and solutions to problems. It also encourages awareness of Allah's comprehensive knowledge.
66. Al-Majid (الْمَاجِدُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْمَاجِدُ
Meaning: The Glorious, The Noble
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute glory and nobility. His glory is perfect and eternal, and all creation testifies to His glorious nature.
Qur'anic Reference: "The Owner of the Throne, the Glorious." (Qur'an 85:15)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing reverence and nobility of character. It also brings honor and spiritual elevation.
67. Al-Wahid (الْوَاحِدُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْوَاحِدُ
Meaning: The One, The Unique
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute oneness and uniqueness. He is one in His essence, attributes, and actions, with no partners, equals, or similars.
Qur'anic Reference: "Say, 'He is Allah, [who is] One.'" (Qur'an 112:1)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing monotheistic belief and rejecting all forms of polytheism. It also brings unity and harmony to one's life.
68. As-Samad (الصَّمَدُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الصَّمَدُ
Meaning: The Eternal, The Self-Sufficient
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who is eternal and self-sufficient. All creation depends on Him, while He depends on no one. He is the ultimate recourse for all needs.
Qur'anic Reference: "Allah, the Eternal Refuge." (Qur'an 112:2)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing self-sufficiency and trust in Allah. It also encourages turning to Allah as the ultimate source of all needs.
69. Al-Qadir (الْقَادِرُ)
Majesty & Power
الْقَادِرُ
Meaning: The All-Powerful, The Able
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute power and ability. He has power over all things and nothing is beyond His capability.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the Able to do all things." (Qur'an 5:120)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing confidence in Allah's power and seeking His help in all matters. It also provides strength and capability.
70. Al-Muqtadir (الْمُقْتَدِرُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمُقْتَدِرُ
Meaning: The Determiner, The All-Determining
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who determines and measures all things. He has predetermined everything with perfect measurement and wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, all things We created with predestination." (Qur'an 54:49)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in accepting Allah's decree and understanding His perfect planning. It also encourages trust in divine wisdom.
71. Al-Muqaddim (الْمُقَدِّمُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمُقَدِّمُ
Meaning: The Advancer, The Promoter
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who advances or brings forward whom He wills. He advances some in rank, status, or time according to His perfect wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "And not equal are the living and the dead. Indeed, Allah causes to hear whom He wills." (Qur'an 35:22)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking advancement in righteous matters. It also encourages using Allah's blessings for good purposes.
72. Al-Mu'akhkhir (الْمُؤَخِّرُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمُؤَخِّرُ
Meaning: The Delayer, The Postponer
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who delays or postpones whom He wills. He may delay punishment to allow for repentance or delay rewards for a more appropriate time.
Qur'anic Reference: "And Allah repels the evil from those who do good." (Qur'an 13:11)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing patience with Allah's timing. It also encourages trust in His perfect planning.
73. Al-Awwal (الْأَوَّلُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْأَوَّلُ
Meaning: The First, The Foremost
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's eternal existence without beginning. He is before all things and nothing preceded Him.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate." (Qur'an 57:3)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in understanding Allah's eternal nature and developing eternal perspective. It also brings blessings to new beginnings.
74. Al-Akhir (الْآخِرُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْآخِرُ
Meaning: The Last, The Final
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's eternal existence without end. He is after all things and all things will perish except Him.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate." (Qur'an 57:3)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in remembering the Hereafter and the eternal nature of Allah. It also encourages detachment from temporary worldly things.
75. Az-Zahir (الظَّاهِرُ)
Beauty & Perfection
الظَّاهِرُ
Meaning: The Manifest, The Apparent
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One whose existence is manifest through His signs and creation. His greatness is apparent to those who reflect.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate." (Qur'an 57:3)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in recognizing Allah's signs in creation. It also encourages awareness of His presence in all aspects of life.
76. Al-Batin (الْبَاطِنُ)
Knowledge & Uniqueness
الْبَاطِنُ
Meaning: The Hidden, The Hidden One
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who is hidden from human comprehension. While His signs are manifest, His essence remains beyond human perception.
Qur'anic Reference: "He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate." (Qur'an 57:3)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing humility and recognizing the limits of human understanding. It also encourages seeking deeper spiritual knowledge.
77. Al-Wali (الْوَالِي)
Majesty & Power
الْوَالِي
Meaning: The Governor, The Patron
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Governor and Patron of all affairs. He manages and directs all things according to His perfect wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "And you will see the angels surrounding the Throne, exalting [Allah] with praise. And it will be judged between them in truth, and it will be said, 'Praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.'" (Qur'an 39:75)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in accepting Allah's governance and submitting to His will. It also provides protection from mismanagement of affairs.
78. Al-Muta'ali (الْمُتَعَالِي)
Majesty & Power
الْمُتَعَالِي
Meaning: The Most Exalted, The Supreme
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute exaltation above all creation. He is supreme in His essence, attributes, and actions.
Qur'anic Reference: "He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and to Allah all matters are returned." (Qur'an 22:76)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing reverence and awe for Allah. It also encourages spiritual elevation and detachment from worldly concerns.
79. Al-Barr (الْبَرُّ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْبَرُّ
Meaning: The Most Good, The Beneficent
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the source of all goodness and beneficence. He is good to His creation without any expectation of return.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, He is ever, toward His servants, Kind and Merciful." (Qur'an 42:19)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing goodness and beneficence toward others. It also encourages gratitude for Allah's continuous goodness.
80. At-Tawwab (التَّوَّابُ)
Mercy & Compassion
التَّوَّابُ
Meaning: The Ever-Returning, The Relenting
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who continuously accepts repentance. He guides sinners back to Him and accepts their repentance repeatedly.
Qur'anic Reference: "Then know that Allah is Forgiving and Wise." (Qur'an 2:173)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking forgiveness and encourages repentance. It also develops a forgiving attitude toward others.
81. Al-Muntaqim (الْمُنْتَقِمُ)
Justice & Wisdom
الْمُنْتَقِمُ
Meaning: The Avenger, The Retaliator
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who takes vengeance on the wrongdoers. His vengeance is always just and proportionate, never excessive or unjust.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, your Lord is in observation." (Qur'an 89:14)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking justice and protection from oppression. It also discourages wrongdoing and encourages righteousness.
82. Al-'Afuww (الْعَفُوُّ)
Mercy & Compassion
الْعَفُوُّ
Meaning: The Pardoner, The Effacer of Sins
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who pardons and erases sins. He not only forgives but completely removes the record of sins for those who repent.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving." (Qur'an 4:43)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking pardon for sins and encourages pardoning others. It brings spiritual purification and peace.
83. Ar-Ra'uf (الرَّؤُوفُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الرَّؤُوفُ
Meaning: The Most Kind, The Compassionate
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who shows extreme kindness and compassion to His servants. His kindness exceeds even His mercy.
Qur'anic Reference: "And Allah is Kind to His servants." (Qur'an 2:207)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing kindness and compassion. It also brings Allah's special kindness and gentleness to the reciter.
84. Malik al-Mulk (مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ)
Majesty & Power
مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ
Meaning: The Owner of All Sovereignty
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute ownership of all sovereignty and dominion. All kingship and authority ultimately belong to Him.
Qur'anic Reference: "Say, 'O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will.'" (Qur'an 3:26)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in recognizing Allah's ultimate authority and submitting to His will. It also provides protection from seeking power through unlawful means.
85. Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ)
Beauty & Perfection
ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
Meaning: The Possessor of Glory and Honor
Significance: This name combines Allah's absolute glory and honor. He possesses perfect glory in His being and bestows honor upon whom He wills.
Qur'anic Reference: "Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor." (Qur'an 55:78)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing reverence and honor for Allah. It also brings honor and dignity to the reciter.
86. Al-Muqsit (الْمُقْسِطُ)
Justice & Wisdom
الْمُقْسِطُ
Meaning: The Equitable, The Just
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who establishes perfect equity and justice. He treats all creation with absolute fairness.
Qur'anic Reference: "Indeed, Allah does not wrong the people at all." (Qur'an 10:44)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing justice and fairness in character. It also encourages equitable treatment of others.
87. Al-Jami' (الْجَامِعُ)
Majesty & Power
الْجَامِعُ
Meaning: The Gatherer, The Unifier
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who will gather all creation on the Day of Judgment. He also unites diverse elements in His creation.
Qur'anic Reference: "Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt." (Qur'an 3:9)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in remembering the Day of Gathering and preparing for it. It also encourages unity and harmony in relationships.
88. Al-Ghaniyy (الْغَنِيُّ)
Beauty & Perfection
الْغَنِيُّ
Meaning: The Self-Sufficient, The Rich
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's absolute self-sufficiency. He needs nothing while all creation needs Him. He is rich beyond any measure or limitation.
Qur'anic Reference: "And your Lord is the Free of need, the possessor of mercy." (Qur'an 6:133)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing self-sufficiency and contentment. It also encourages independence from worldly attachments.
89. Al-Mughni (الْمُغْنِي)
Mercy & Compassion
الْمُغْنِي
Meaning: The Enricher, The Bestower of Wealth
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who enriches whom He wills. He provides both material and spiritual wealth according to His wisdom.
Qur'anic Reference: "And if Allah should enrich you, [there is no blame upon Him]." (Qur'an 9:28)
Benefits: Reciting this name 70 times after Fajr prayer helps in seeking enrichment and sufficiency from Allah. It also encourages gratitude for His blessings.
90. Al-Mani' (الْمَانِعُ)
Majesty & Power
الْمَانِعُ
Meaning: The Preventer, The Withholder
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who prevents harm and withholds blessings according to His wisdom. His prevention is always for a greater good.
Qur'anic Reference: "Or who answers the desperate one when he calls upon Him and removes evil?" (Qur'an 27:62)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking protection from harm and understanding Allah's wisdom in withholding certain things.
91. Ad-Darr (الضَّارُّ)
Majesty & Power
الضَّارُّ
Meaning: The Distresser, The Harm-Giver
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who can bring distress or harm as a test or punishment. His distress is always just and serves a greater purpose.
Qur'anic Reference: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak.'" (Qur'an 113:1)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking protection from distress and understanding that all harm and benefit come from Allah.
92. An-Nafi' (النَّافِعُ)
Mercy & Compassion
النَّافِعُ
Meaning: The Benefactor, The Benefit-Giver
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the source of all benefit and good. All benefit ultimately comes from Him, and He bestows it upon whom He wills.
Qur'anic Reference: "Whatever mercy Allah grants to people - none can withhold it." (Qur'an 35:2)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking benefit and good from Allah. It also encourages being a source of benefit to others.
93. An-Nur (النُّورُ)
Beauty & Perfection
النُّورُ
Meaning: The Light, The Illuminator
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Light who illuminates the heavens and earth. He is the source of all guidance and enlightenment.
Qur'anic Reference: "Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth." (Qur'an 24:35)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking spiritual illumination and guidance. It also brings light to the heart and removes spiritual darkness.
94. Al-Hadi (الْهَادِي)
Mercy & Compassion
الْهَادِي
Meaning: The Guide, The Director
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Guide who directs His servants to the straight path. He provides guidance to whom He wills.
Qur'anic Reference: "And sufficient is your Lord as a Guide." (Qur'an 25:31)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking divine guidance and staying on the straight path. It also encourages guiding others to righteousness.
95. Al-Badi' (الْبَدِيعُ)
Creation & Sustenance
الْبَدِيعُ
Meaning: The Originator, The Incomparable
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who creates in ways that are incomparable and without precedent. His creation is unique and cannot be replicated.
Qur'anic Reference: "Originator of the heavens and the earth." (Qur'an 2:117)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in appreciating Allah's unique creative power and encourages innovation in good deeds.
96. Al-Baqi (الْبَاقِي)
Beauty & Perfection
الْبَاقِي
Meaning: The Everlasting, The Enduring
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's eternal existence that never ends. While all creation will perish, He remains forever.
Qur'anic Reference: "And the Face of your Lord will remain, full of majesty and honor." (Qur'an 55:27)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing eternal perspective and detachment from temporary worldly things. It also brings permanence to good deeds.
97. Al-Warith (الْوَارِثُ)
Majesty & Power
الْوَارِثُ
Meaning: The Inheritor, The Heir
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the ultimate Inheritor who remains after all creation perishes. He inherits all that exists.
Qur'anic Reference: "And We are the best of inheritors." (Qur'an 15:23)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in understanding the temporary nature of worldly possessions and focusing on eternal inheritance.
98. Ar-Rashid (الرَّشِيدُ)
Justice & Wisdom
الرَّشِيدُ
Meaning: The Righteous Teacher, The Guide to Right Path
Significance: This name refers to Allah as the One who guides to the right path with perfect wisdom and righteousness. His guidance is always correct and beneficial.
Qur'anic Reference: "And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near." (Qur'an 2:186)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in seeking righteous guidance and wisdom. It also encourages following the right path in all matters.
99. As-Sabur (الصَّبُورُ)
Mercy & Compassion
الصَّبُورُ
Meaning: The Most Patient, The Forbearing
Significance: This name emphasizes Allah's perfect patience. He is not hasty in punishment and shows immense patience toward His disobedient servants.
Qur'anic Reference: "And obey Allah and the Messenger that you may obtain mercy." (Qur'an 3:132)
Benefits: Reciting this name helps in developing patience and forbearance. It also encourages trusting Allah's perfect timing and wisdom.