99 Names of Allah (Asma ul-Husna)

الرَّحْمَـٰنُ

Ar-Rahman

"The Most Gracious"

The One who is abundantly good, loving, and merciful to all creation in this world.

الرَّحِيمُ

Ar-Raheem

"The Most Merciful"

The One who bestows mercy especially on the believers in the Hereafter.

الْمَلِكُ

Al-Malik

"The King"

The Sovereign Lord, the absolute ruler of the universe.

الْقُدُّوسُ

Al-Quddus

"The Most Holy"

The One who is pure from any imperfection and free from all that humans attribute to Him.

السَّلَامُ

As-Salam

"The Source of Peace"

The One who is free from all flaws and grants peace and security to His creation.

الْمُؤْمِنُ

Al-Mu'min

"The Giver of Faith"

The One who grants security and faith to His servants.

الْمُهَيْمِنُ

Al-Muhaymin

"The Guardian"

The One who watches over and protects all things.

الْعَزِيزُ

Al-'Aziz

"The Almighty"

The One who is victorious over all things, nothing can overcome Him.

الْجَبَّارُ

Al-Jabbar

"The Compeller"

The One who implements His will without any restraint.

الْمُتَكَبِّرُ

Al-Mutakabbir

"The Supreme"

The One who is above all creation in glory and greatness.

الْخَالِقُ

Al-Khaliq

"The Creator"

The One who creates everything from nothing.

الْبَارِئُ

Al-Bari'

"The Maker"

The One who creates in perfect proportion and order.

الْمُصَوِّرُ

Al-Musawwir

"The Fashioner"

The One who gives everything its unique form and shape.

الْغَفَّارُ

Al-Ghaffar

"The Oft-Forgiving"

The One who repeatedly forgives sins, no matter how many.

الْقَهَّارُ

Al-Qahhar

"The Subduer"

The One who has absolute power over all things.

الْوَهَّابُ

Al-Wahhab

"The Bestower"

The One who gives generously without expectation.

الرَّزَّاقُ

Ar-Razzaq

"The Provider"

The One who provides sustenance for all creatures.

الْفَتَّاحُ

Al-Fattah

"The Opener"

The One who opens all doors of goodness and relief.

الْعَلِيمُ

Al-'Aleem

"The All-Knowing"

The One who knows everything, apparent and hidden.

الْقَابِضُ

Al-Qaabid

"The Withholder"

The One who constrains and withholds as He wills.

الْبَاسِطُ

Al-Baasit

"The Expander"

The One who expands provision and blessings.

الْخَافِضُ

Al-Khaafidh

"The Abaser"

The One who lowers and humbles whomever He wills.

الرَّافِعُ

Ar-Raafi'

"The Exalter"

The One who elevates whomever He wills.

الْمُعِزُّ

Al-Mu'izz

"The Honorer"

The One who bestows honor and dignity upon whom He wills.

الْمُذِلُّ

Al-Mudhill

"The Humiliator"

The One who humiliates whomever He wills.

السَّمِيعُ

As-Samee'

"The All-Hearing"

The One who hears all things, even the silent prayer.

الْبَصِيرُ

Al-Baseer

"The All-Seeing"

The One who sees all things, visible and hidden.

الْحَكَمُ

Al-Hakam

"The Judge"

The One who judges between His servants with truth.

الْعَدْلُ

Al-'Adl

"The Just"

The One who is perfectly just in all His decrees.

اللَّطِيفُ

Al-Lateef

"The Subtle"

The One who is kind, gentle, and knows the finer details of all things.

الْخَبِيرُ

Al-Khabeer

"The All-Aware"

The One who is fully aware of all matters, apparent and hidden.

الْحَلِيمُ

Al-Haleem

"The Forbearing"

The One who is forbearing and does not hasten to punish despite having full power.

الْعَظِيمُ

Al-'Azeem

"The Most Great"

The One whose greatness is beyond human comprehension.

الْغَفُورُ

Al-Ghafoor

"The Oft-Forgiving"

The One who forgives all sins, no matter how great.

الشَّكُورُ

Ash-Shakoor

"The Appreciative"

The One who acknowledges and rewards even the smallest good deeds.

الْعَلِيُّ

Al-'Aliyy

"The Most High"

The One who is exalted above all creation in rank and power.

الْكَبِيرُ

Al-Kabeer

"The Most Great"

The One who is greater than everything in existence.

الْحَفِيظُ

Al-Hafeedh

"The Preserver"

The One who preserves and protects all of creation.

الْمُقِيتُ

Al-Muqeet

"The Maintainer"

The One who sustains and provides nourishment for all.

الْحَسِيبُ

Al-Haseeb

"The Reckoner"

The One who takes account of all deeds.

الْجَلِيلُ

Al-Jaleel

"The Majestic"

The One who is sublime and majestic in His essence and attributes.

الْكَرِيمُ

Al-Kareem

"The Generous"

The One who is infinitely generous and gives without measure.

الرَّقِيبُ

Ar-Raqeeb

"The Watchful"

The One who watches over all things at all times.

الْمُجِيبُ

Al-Mujeeb

"The Responsive"

The One who answers the prayers and calls of His servants.

الْوَاسِعُ

Al-Wasi'

"The All-Encompassing"

The One whose mercy, knowledge, and power encompass everything.

الْحَكِيمُ

Al-Hakeem

"The Wise"

The One who is perfect in wisdom in all His actions and decrees.

الْوَدُودُ

Al-Wadud

"The Loving"

The One who loves His believers and is beloved to them.

الْمَجِيدُ

Al-Majeed

"The Glorious"

The One who is exalted in honor, glory, and power.

الْبَاعِثُ

Al-Ba'ith

"The Resurrector"

The One who raises the dead on the Day of Judgment.

الشَّهِيدُ

Ash-Shaheed

"The Witness"

The One who witnesses everything that happens.

الْحَقُّ

Al-Haqq

"The Truth"

The One whose existence is absolute truth.

الْوَكِيلُ

Al-Wakeel

"The Trustee"

The One upon whom all rely and who manages all affairs perfectly.

الْقَوِيُّ

Al-Qawiyy

"The Strong"

The One whose strength is absolute and never weakens.

الْمَتِينُ

Al-Mateen

"The Firm"

The One who is firm and unshakable in His power.

الْوَلِيُّ

Al-Waliyy

"The Protecting Friend"

The One who is the friend and protector of the believers.

الْحَمِيدُ

Al-Hameed

"The Praiseworthy"

The One who is praised in all circumstances.

الْمُحْصِي

Al-Muhsee

"The All-Enumerating"

The One who knows the count of all things.

الْمُبْدِئُ

Al-Mubdi'

"The Originator"

The One who originated creation from nothing.

الْمُعِيدُ

Al-Mu'id

"The Restorer"

The One who will restore creation after destruction.

الْمُحْيِي

Al-Muhyi

"The Giver of Life"

The One who grants life to all living beings.

الْمُمِيتُ

Al-Mumeet

"The Taker of Life"

The One who causes death to all.

الْحَيُّ

Al-Hayy

"The Ever-Living"

The One who is eternally alive with a life that never ends.

الْقَيُّومُ

Al-Qayyoom

"The Self-Subsisting"

The One who sustains all existence and depends on none.

الْوَاجِدُ

Al-Wajid

"The Finder"

The One who finds everything He wills at the right time.

الْمَاجِدُ

Al-Maajid

"The Noble"

The One whose nobility, glory, and generosity are perfect.

الْوَاحِدُ

Al-Waahid

"The One"

The One who is alone in His essence, attributes, and actions.

الْأَحَدُ

Al-Ahad

"The Unique"

The One who is indivisible and unique in every way.

الصَّمَدُ

As-Samad

"The Eternal"

The One who is self-sufficient and all creation depends on Him.

الْقَادِرُ

Al-Qaadir

"The Able"

The One who has power over all things.

الْمُقْتَدِرُ

Al-Muqtadir

"The Powerful"

The One who has absolute power and control.

الْمُقَدِّمُ

Al-Muqaddim

"The Advancer"

The One who advances whatever He wills.

الْمُؤَخِّرُ

Al-Mu'akhkhir

"The Delayer"

The One who delays whatever He wills.

الْأَوَّلُ

Al-Awwal

"The First"

The One who exists before everything and has no beginning.

الْآخِرُ

Al-Aakhir

"The Last"

The One who remains after everything and has no end.

الظَّاهِرُ

Az-Zaahir

"The Manifest"

The One whose existence is evident through His creation.

الْبَاطِنُ

Al-Baatin

"The Hidden"

The One who is beyond human perception.

الْوَالِي

Al-Waali

"The Governor"

The One who governs and manages all affairs.

الْمُتَعَالِي

Al-Muta'ali

"The Most Exalted"

The One who is far above any imperfection or comparison.

الْبَرُّ

Al-Barr

"The Source of Goodness"

The One who is kind, generous, and good to all creation.

التَّوَّابُ

At-Tawwaab

"The Acceptor of Repentance"

The One who accepts repentance and turns His servants back to goodness.

الْمُنْتَقِمُ

Al-Muntaqim

"The Avenger"

The One who justly punishes those who persist in evil.

الْعَفُوُّ

Al-'Afuww

"The Pardoner"

The One who erases sins and overlooks faults.

الرَّؤُوفُ

Ar-Ra'uf

"The Compassionate"

The One who is extremely kind and compassionate.

مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ

Maalik-ul-Mulk

"The Owner of All Sovereignty"

The One who possesses absolute ownership of all dominion.

ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ

Dhul-Jalaali wal-Ikraam

"The Lord of Majesty and Bounty"

The One who is worthy of glorification and honor.

الْمُقْسِطُ

Al-Muqsit

"The Equitable"

The One who is perfectly just in all His judgments.

الْجَامِعُ

Al-Jaami'

"The Gatherer"

The One who gathers all creation on the Day of Judgment.

الْغَنِيُّ

Al-Ghaniyy

"The Self-Sufficient"

The One who is free of all needs.

الْمُغْنِي

Al-Mughni

"The Enricher"

The One who grants wealth and contentment to whom He wills.

الْمَانِعُ

Al-Maani'

"The Preventer"

The One who prevents harm and withholds as He wills.

الضَّارُ

Ad-Daarr

"The Creator of Harm"

The One who creates harm as a test and for wisdom.

النَّافِعُ

An-Naafi'

"The Creator of Good"

The One who creates benefit and goodness for His servants.

النُّور

An-Noor

"The Light"

The One who is the light of the heavens and the earth.

الْهَادِي

Al-Haadi

"The Guide"

The One who guides whom He wills to the straight path.

الْبَدِيعُ

Al-Badee'

"The Originator"

The One who creates with absolute originality and beauty.

الْبَاقِي

Al-Baaqi

"The Everlasting"

The One who remains forever, after all else perishes.

الْوَارِثُ

Al-Waarith

"The Inheritor"

The One who inherits all that exists after everything passes away.

الرَّشِيدُ

Ar-Rasheed

"The Guide to Right Path"

The One who guides with perfect wisdom and direction.

الصَّبُورُ

As-Sabur

"The Patient"

The One who is patient and does not hasten punishment.