The first pillar of imaan (faith) in Islam is Belief in Allah. As Muslims, we believe in Allah according to the 99 Names of Allah and attributes, which have been revealed in the Holy Quran for our understanding. Allah has mentioned His names repeatedly in the Quran, primarily to help us comprehend His essence and nature. Learning and memorizing the names of Allah are essential steps toward understanding the true way to believe in Him. There is nothing more sacred and blessed than gaining this understanding and living by these names.

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How can we worship, love, fear, and trust our Lord, the Almighty Allah, if we do not know who He truly is?

Allah says in the Quran:

“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” (Quran 7:180)

“Allah—there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names.” (Quran 20:8)

“He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names.” (Quran 59:24)

Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will enter Paradise.”
(Sahih Bukhari 54:23)

Abu Huraira reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said:

“There are ninety-nine names of Allah; he who commits them to memory will enter Paradise. Verily, Allah is Odd (He is one, and it is an odd number), and He loves odd numbers.”
(Sahih Muslim Book 48 Hadith 5)

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99 names of Allah – Meaning and Explanation

Name (Arabic + Transliteration)	Meaning / Translation
Ar-Rahman (ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ)	The Most or Entirely Merciful
Ar-Raheem (ٱلرَّحِيمُ)	The Especially Merciful
Al-Malik (ٱلْمَلِكُ)	The King and Owner of Dominion
Al-Quddus (ٱلْقُدُّوسُ)	The Absolutely Pure
As-Salaam (ٱلسَّلَامُ)	The Perfection and Giver of Peace
Al-Mu’min (ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ)	The One Who gives Emaan and Security
Al-Muhaymin (ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ)	The Guardian, The Witness, The Overseer
Al-Azeez (ٱلْعَزِيزُ)	The Almighty
Al-Jabbar (ٱلْجَبَّارُ)	The Compeller, The Restorer
Al-Mutakabbir (ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ)	The Supreme, The Majestic
Al-Khaliq (ٱلْخَٰلِقُ)	The Creator, The Maker
Al-Baari’ (ٱلْبَارِئُ)	The Originator
Al-Musawwir (ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ)	The Fashioner
Al-Ghaffar (ٱلْغَفَّارُ)	The Constant Forgiver
Al-Qahhar (ٱلْقَهَّارُ)	The Subduer, The Ever-Dominating
Al-Wahhab (ٱلْوَهَّابُ)	The Giver of Gifts
Ar-Razzaq (ٱلرَّزَّاقُ)	The Ever-Providing
Al-Fattah (ٱلْفَتَّاحُ)	The Opener, The Judge
Al-Aleem (ٱلْعَلِيمُ)	The All-Knowing, The Omniscient
Al-Qabid (ٱلْقَابِضُ)	The Withholder
Al-Basit (ٱلْبَاسِطُ)	The Extender
Al-Khafid (ٱلْخَافِضُ)	The Reducer, The Abaser
Ar-Rafi’ (ٱلرَّافِعُ)	The Exalter
Al-Mu’izz (ٱلْمُعِزُّ)	The Honourer
Al-Mudhill (ٱلْمُذِلُّ)	The Dishonourer, The Humiliator
As-Sami’ (ٱلسَّمِيعُ)	The All-Hearing
Al-Basir (ٱلْبَصِيرُ)	The All-Seeing
Al-Hakam (ٱلْحَكَمُ)	The Judge, The Giver of Justice
Al-Adl (ٱلْعَدْلُ)	The Utterly Just
Al-Lateef (ٱللَّطِيفُ)	The Subtle One, The Most Gentle
Al-Khabeer (ٱلْخَبِيرُ)	The All-Aware
Al-Haleem (ٱلْحَلِيمُ)	The Most Forbearing
Al-Azeem (ٱلْعَظِيمُ)	The Magnificent, The Supreme
Al-Ghafoor (ٱلْغَفُورُ)	The Exceedingly Forgiving
Ash-Shakoor (ٱلشَّكُورُ)	The Most Appreciative
Al-Aliyy (ٱلْعَلِيُّ)	The Most High, The Exalted
Al-Kabeer (ٱلْكَبِيرُ)	The Greatest, The Most Grand
Al-Hafeez (ٱلْحَفِيظُ)	The Preserver, The Protector
Al-Muqeet (ٱلْمُقِيتُ)	The Sustainer, The Maintainer
Al-Haseeb (ٱلْحَسِيبُ)	The Reckoner
Al-Jaleel (ٱلْجَلِيلُ)	The Majestic
Al-Kareem (ٱلْكَرِيمُ)	The Most Generous
Ar-Raqeeb (ٱلرَّقِيبُ)	The Watchful
Al-Mujeeb (ٱلْمُجِيبُ)	The Responsive, The Answerer
Al-Waasi’ (ٱلْوَاسِعُ)	The All-Encompassing
Al-Hakeem (ٱلْحَكِيمُ)	The All-Wise
Al-Wadud (ٱلْوَدُودُ)	The Most Loving
Al-Majeed (ٱلْمَجِيدُ)	The Glorious, The Honorable
Al-Ba’ith (ٱلْبَاعِثُ)	The Infuser of New Life
Ash-Shaheed (ٱلْشَّهِيدُ)	The All-Witnessing
Al-Haqq (ٱلْحَقُّ)	The Absolute Truth
Al-Wakeel (ٱلْوَكِيلُ)	The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs
Al-Qawiyy (ٱلْقَوِيُّ)	The All-Strong
Al-Mateen (ٱلْمَتِينُ)	The Firm, The Steadfast
Al-Waliyy (ٱلْوَلِيُ)	The Protecting Friend
Al-Hameed (ٱلْحَمِيدُ)	The Praiseworthy
Al-Muhsi (ٱلْمُحْصِي)	The All-Enumerating
Al-Mubdi’ (ٱلْمُبْدِئُ)	The Originator
Al-Mu’eed (ٱلْمُعِيدُ)	The Restorer
Al-Muhyi (ٱلْمُحْيِي)	The Giver of Life
Al-Mumeet (ٱلْمُمِيتُ)	The Creator of Death
Al-Hayy (ٱلْحَيُّ)	The Ever-Living
Al-Qayyum (ٱلْقَيُّومُ)	The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting
Al-Wajid (ٱلْوَاجِدُ)	The Perceiver
Al-Majid (ٱلْمَاجِدُ)	The Magnificent
Al-Wahid (ٱلْوَاحِدُ)	The One
Al-Ahad (ٱلْأَحَدُ)	The Unique, The Only One
As-Samad (ٱلصَّمَدُ)	The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs
Al-Qadir (ٱلْقَادِرُ)	The Omnipotent
Al-Muqtadir (ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ)	The Powerful
Al-Muqaddim (ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ)	The Expediter
Al-Mu’akhkhir (ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ)	The Delayer
Al-Awwal (ٱلْأوَّلُ)	The First
Al-Aakhir (ٱلْآخِرُ)	The Last
Az-Zaahir (ٱلظَّٰهِرُ)	The Manifest
Al-Batin (ٱلْبَاطِنُ)	The Hidden One
Al-Waali (ٱلْوَالِي)	The Sole Governor
Al-Muta’ali (ٱلْمُتَعَالِي)	The Self-Exalted
Al-Barr (ٱلْبَرُّ)	The Source of All Goodness
At-Tawwab (ٱلتَّوَّابُ)	The Ever-Pardoning
Al-Muntaqim (ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ)	The Avenger
Al-Afuww (ٱلْعَفُوُّ)	The Pardoner
Ar-Ra’oof (ٱلرَّؤُوفُ)	The Most Kind
Malik-ul-Mulk (مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكِ)	Master of the Dominion
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ)	Possessor of Glory and Honour
Al-Muqsit (ٱلْمُقْسِطُ)	The Just One
Al-Jami’ (ٱلْجَامِعُ)	The Gatherer, The Uniter
Al-Ghaniyy (ٱلْغَنِيُّ)	The Self-Sufficient
Al-Mughni (ٱلْمُغْنِيُ)	The Enricher
Al-Mani’ (ٱلْمَانِعُ)	The Withholder
Ad-Darr (ٱلضَّارُّ)	The Distresser
An-Nafi’ (ٱلنَّافِعُ)	The Benefactor
An-Noor (ٱلْنُورُ)	The Light
Al-Hadi (ٱلْهَادِي)	The Guide
Al-Badi’ (ٱلْبَدِيعُ)	The Incomparable Originator
Al-Baqi (ٱلْبَاقِي)	The Ever-Lasting
Al-Warith (ٱلْوَارِثُ)	The Inheritor
Ar-Rasheed (ٱلرَّشِيدُ)	The Guide to the Right Path
As-Saboor (ٱلصَّبُورُ)	The Patient

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Conclusion

The 99 Names of Allah are a source of immense peace, wisdom, and understanding for every believer. Each name reflects a unique attribute of the Almighty, reminding us of His mercy, power, and justice. Understanding and meditating on the 99 Names of Allah, we become more intimately connected to God, and our faith gets a boost. Chanting and similar practices, along with the memorization of the 99 Names of Allah, bless, protect, and guide us in our daily activities spiritually. It is necessary for us to research, get, and actually put the message of the 99 Names of Allah into our hearts, so that our hearts would always be in tune with the omnipotence of Allah.

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