99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna)
The Beautiful Names of Allah
About the 99 Names
Allah has many beautiful names and attributes. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one. Whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise.”
The 99 Names
الرَّحْمَٰنُ Ar-Rahman – The Most Merciful
الرَّحِيمُ Ar-Raheem – The Most Compassionate
الْمَلِكُ Al-Malik – The King
الْقُدُّوسُ Al-Quddus – The Most Holy
السَّلَامُ As-Salam – The Source of Peace
الْمُؤْمِنُ Al-Mu’min – The Guardian of Faith
الْمُهَيْمِنُ Al-Muhaymin – The Protector
الْعَزِيزُ Al-Aziz – The Almighty
الْجَبَّارُ Al-Jabbar – The Compeller
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ Al-Mutakabbir – The Supreme
… [Complete list of 99 names]
Virtues of Learning the 99 Names
- Entry into Paradise for whoever memorizes them
- Deepens understanding of Allah
- Use them in dua for greater impact
- Increases faith and connection with Allah
Using Allah’s Names in Dua
Call upon Allah using His names that relate to your need:
- For mercy: Ya Rahman, Ya Raheem
- For provision: Ya Razzaq
- For forgiveness: Ya Ghafoor, Ya Ghaffar
- For healing: Ya Shafi
- For guidance: Ya Hadi