99 Names Of Allah - Al Asma Ul Husna (TRANSLATION & MEANING)

99 Names of Allah - Asma Ul Husna

                            بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

                                      (Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim)

 In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

*The Majestic Names of Allah: A Reflection of His Divine Greatness*

"And Allah's are the most beautiful names, so invoke Him by them." (Quran 7:180)

In the glorious Quran, Allah, the Almighty, has revealed His magnificent names, which reflect His divine attributes and characteristics. These names are a testament to Allah's greatness, mercy, and wisdom, inviting believers to reflect on their relationship with Him.

"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, the Everlasting. Slumber seizes Him not, neither sleep. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth." (Quran 2:255)

The Quran emphasizes the importance of knowing and invoking Allah's names:

- "Say, 'Call upon Allah or call upon Ar-Rahman; whichever you call upon, to Him belong the most beautiful names.'" (Quran 17:110)

- "And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call on Him by them." (Quran 22:40)

- "He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the most beautiful names." (Quran 59:24)

- "And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call on Him by them." (Quran 22:40)

The Quran encourages believers to invoke Allah's names in prayer, supplication, and remembrance:

- "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High." (Quran 87:1)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one. Whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise." (Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 9, Book 93, Number 489)

In the Quran and Hadith, Allah's names are described as:

- Beautiful (Quran 7:180)

- Great (Quran 35:41)

- Holy (Quran 62:5)

- Majestic (Quran 55:27)

- Merciful (Quran 1:1)

- "And Allah's are the most beautiful names, so invoke Him by them." (Quran 7:180)

- "Say, 'Call upon Allah or call upon Ar-Rahman; whichever you call upon, to Him belong the most beautiful names.'" (Quran 17:110)

- "Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, the Everlasting." (Quran 2:255)

- "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one. Whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise." (Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 9, Book 93, Number 489)

- "The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman." (Sahih Muslim, Book 25, Number 5325)

*Importance of Knowing Allah's Names*

- Strengthens faith and connection with Allah

- Inspires reflection on Allah's divine attributes

- Guides believers to invoke Allah by His beautiful names

- Promises Paradise for those who memorize and understand them.

Here are 10 Names of Allah with translation and meanings:

      هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَـٰلِمُ ٱلْغَيْبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ ۖ هُوَ

1-10

1. *Ar-Rahman* الرَّحْمَن -The All-Merciful

2. *Ar-Rahim* الرَّحِيم - The All-Compassionate

3. *Al-Malik* الْمَلِك - The King

4. *Al-Quddus* الْقُدُّوس - The Holy

5. *As-Salam* السَّلَام - The Peace

6. *Al-Mu'min *الْمُؤْمِن -The Securer

7. *Al-Muhaymin*  الْمُهَيْمِن- The Protector

8. *Al-'Aziz* الْعَزِيز - The Almighty

9. *Al-Jabbar* الْجَبَّار  - The Compeller

10. *Al-Mutakabbir* المتَكَبِر - The Majestic

11-20

11. *Al-Khaliq* الخالِق - The Creator

12. *Al-Bari'*  البارِئ -  The Originator

13. *Al-Musawwir* المُصَوِر - The Fashioner

14. *Al-Ghaffar* الغَفار - The Forgiver

15. *Al-Qahhar* القَهّار - The Subduer

16. *Al-Wahhab*  الْوَهّاب - The Bestower

17. *Ar-Razzaq* الرَزّاق - The Provider

18. *Al-Fattah* الْفَتّاح - The Opener

19. *Al-'Alim* الْعَلِيم - The All-Knowing

20. *Al-Qabid* الْقَابِض - The Withholder

21-30

21. *Al-Basit* الْبَاسِط - The Expander

22. *Al-Khaafid* الْخَافِض - The Abaser, The Reducer

23. *Ar-Rafi'* الرَّافِع - The Exalter

24. *Al-Mu'izz* الْمُعِز - The Honorer

25. *Al-MuZhill* الْمُذِل- The Humiliator

26. *As-Sami'* الْسَمِيع - The All-Hearing

27. *Al-Basir* الْبَصِير - The All-Seeing

28. *Al-Hakam* الْحَكَم - The Judge, The Giver Of Justice

29. *Al-'Adl* الْعَدْل - The Utterly Just

30. *Al-Latif* اللَطِيف - The Most Gentle, The Subtle One

31-40

31. *Al-Khabeer*  الْخَبِير  - The All-Aware 

32. *Al-Halim* الْحَلِيم - The Forbearing

33. *Al-'Azeem*  الْعَظِيم - The Magnificent ,The Supreme

34. *Al-Ghafoor*  الْغَفَار - The Forgiving ,The Exceedingly Forgiving

35. *As-Shakur* الشَكُور - The Thankful , The Most Appreciative

36. *Al-'Ali* الْعَلِي - The Most High ,The Exalted

37. *Al-Kabeer* الْكَبِير - The Great

38. *Al-Hafeedh* الْحَفِيظ - The Preserver, The All-Heedful And All-Protecting

39. *Al-Muqeet* الْمُقِيت - The Nourisher , The Sustainer

40. *Al-Haseeb* الْحَسِيب - The Reckoner

41-50

41. *Al-Jalil* الْجَلِيل - The Majestic

42. *Al-Kareem* الْكَرِيم - The Generous

43. *Ar-Raqeeb* الرَّقِيب - The Watchful

44. *Al-Mujeeb* الْمُجِيب - The Responsive

45. *Al-Waasi'* الْوَاسِع - The All-Encompassing

46. *Al-Hakeem* الْحَكِيم - The Wise

47. *Al-Wadud* الْوَدُود - The Loving

48. *Al-Majeed* الْمَجِيد - The Glorious , The Most Honorable

49. *Al-Ba'ith* الباعث - The Resurrector

50. *As-Shaheed* الشَهِيد - The Witness

51-60

51. *Al-Haqq* الْحَق - The Truth

52. _Al-Wakil_ الْوَكِيل - The Trustee

53. _Al-Qawiyy_ ٱلْقَوِيُّ- The strong

54. _Al-Matin_ الْمَتِين - The Firm

55. _Al-Waliy_ الْوَالِي - The Guardian

56. _Al-Hamid_ الْحَمِيد - The Praiseworthy

57. _Al-Muhsi_ الْمُحْصِي - The Accountant

58. _Al-Mubdi'_ الْمُبْدِئ - The Originator

59. _Al-Mu'id_ الْمُعِيد - The Restorer

60. _Al-Muhyi_ الْمُحْيِي - The Giver of Life

61-70

61. _Al-Mumit_ الْمُمِيت - The Taker of Life

62. _Al-Hayy_ الْحَي - The Living

63. _Al-Qayyum_ الْقَيُّوم - The Self-Subsisting

64. _Al-Wājid_ الْوَاجِد - The Finder

65._Al-Ahad_   الاحد  -The Unique , The One

66._Al-Mājid_ الْمَاجِد - The Glorious

67. _Al-Wahid_ الْوَاحِد - The Only One

68. _Al-Samad_ الصَمَد - The Eternal

69. _Al-Qadir_ الْقَادِر - The Powerful

70. _Al-Muqtadir_ الْمُقْتَدِر - The All-Powerful

71-80

71. _Al-Muqaddim_ الْمُقَدِّم - The Expediter

72. _Al-Mu'akhkhir_  الْمُؤَخِّر - The Delayer

73. _Al-Awwal_ الأَوَّل - The First

74. _Al-Akhir_ الْآخِر - The Last

75. _Aẓ-Ẓāhir_ الظَاهِر - The Manifest

76. _Al-Batin_ الْبَاطِن - The Hidden

77. _Al-Wali_ الْوَالِي - The Guardian

78. _Al-Muta'ali_ الْمُتَعَالِي - The Exalted

79. _Al-Barr_ الْبَر - The Beneficent

80. _At-Tawwab_ التَوَاب - The Forgiver

81-90

81. _Al-Muntaqim_ الْمُنْتَقِم - The Avenger

82. _Al-'Afuw_ الْعَفُو - The Pardoner

83. _Ar-Ra'uf_ الرَؤُو - The Compassionate

84. _Al-Malik-ul-Mulk_ (مَالِكُ الْمُلْك) - The Owner of Sovereignty

85. _dhul-Zul-Jalali-wal-Ikram_ ذُ الْجَلَالِ وَ الْإِكْرَام - The Lord of Majesty and Bounty

86. _Al-Muqsit_ الْمُقْسِط - The Equitable

87. _Al-Jami'_  الْجَامِع - The Gatherer

88. _Al-Ghani_ الْغَنِي - The Rich

89. _Al-Mughni_ الْمُغْنِي - The Enricher

90. _Al-Mani'_  ٱلْمَانِعُ- The Preventer

91-99

91. _Aldh-Dhar_ اَلضَّار - The Harmer

92. _Al-Nafi'_ النَّافِع - The Benefiter

93. _Al-Nur_ النُّور - The Light

94. _Al-Hadi_ الْهَادِي - The Guide

95. _Al-Badi'_ الْبَدِيع - The Originator

96. _Al-Baqi_  الْبَاقِي - The Everlasting

97. _Al-Warith_ الْوَارِث - The Inheritor

98._Ar-Rashīd_ الرَّشِيد - The Guide

99._Aṣ-Ṣabūr_ الصَّبُور - The Patient

 

_ ALLAH  - اللَّه -The God

These names are considered sacred and are often recited in prayers and supplications.