99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna)

(Asma-ul-Husna)

A Journey into the Divine

There’s something deeply comforting about calling on Allah by name. Not just “God” in a general sense, but by the very names He gave us to know Him, the Asma-ul-Husna, the 99 Names of Allah.

Each one holds weight. Each one whispers a different kind of mercy, justice, or wisdom. And when you start to know them, really know them, something changes. How you think. How you pray. How you carry pain. Even how you give.

Because the more you know Allah, the more you understand why giving, helping, forgiving, all of it, starts with Him.

What Are the 99 Names of Allah?

The 99 names of Allah, also called Asma-ul-Husna (meaning “the Most Beautiful Names”), are names and attributes of Allah mentioned in the Qur’an and Hadith. They describe His essence, His actions, and His mercy.

“And to Allah belong the best names, so call upon Him by them[…]”
– Surah Al-A’raf 7:180

These aren’t just poetic titles. They’re invitations to reflect, to connect, to surrender.

Why It Matters, Spiritually and Emotionally

When you’re grieving, Al-Lateef reminds you that Allah is gentle.

When you feel forgotten, Al-Basir reminds you that Allah sees.

When you’re struggling to forgive yourself, Al-Ghafoor reminds you that Allah is more forgiving than you can imagine.

And when you want to give, even a little, Ar-Razzaq reminds you that provision never runs out when it comes from Him.

Each name is a doorway. And each doorway brings you closer.

99 Names of Allah

A Glimpse of the Names, and What They Mean

#	Name	Transliteration	Meaning
1	ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ	Ar-Raḥmān	The Most or Entirely Merciful
2	ٱلرَّحِيمُ	Ar-Raḥīm	The Especially Merciful
3	ٱلْمَلِكُ	Al-Malik	The King and Owner of Dominion
4	ٱلْقُدُّوسُ	Al-Quddus	The Absolutely Pure
5	ٱلسَّلَامُ	As-Salām	The Perfection and Giver of Peace
6	ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ	Al-Mu’min	The One Who gives Emaan and Security
7	ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ	Al-Muhaymin	The Guardian, The Witness, The Overseer
8	ٱلْعَزِيزُ	Al-‘Azeez	The Almighty
9	ٱلْجَبَّارُ	Al-Jabbār	The Compeller, The Restorer
10	ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ	Al-Mutakabbir	The Supreme, The Majestic
11	ٱلْخَٰلِقُ	Al-Khāliq	The Creator, The Maker
12	ٱلْبَارِئُ	Al-Bāriʾ	The Originator
13	ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ	Al-Muṣawwir	The Fashioner
14	ٱلْغَفَّارُ	Al-Ghaffār	The Constant Forgiver
15	ٱلْقَهَّارُ	Al-Qahhār	The Subduer, The Ever-Dominating
16	ٱلْوَهَّابُ	Al-Wahhāb	The Giver of Gifts
17	ٱلرَّزَّاقُ	Ar-Razzāq	The Ever-Providing
18	ٱلْفَتَّاحُ	Al-Fattāḥ	The Opener, The Judge
19	ٱلْعَلِيمُ	Al-ʿAlīm	The All-Knowing, The Omniscient
20	ٱلْقَابِضُ	Al-Qābiḍ	The Withholder
21	ٱلْبَاسِطُ	Al-Bāsiṭ	The Extender
22	ٱلْخَافِضُ	Al-Khāfiḍ	The Reducer, The Abaser
23	ٱلْرَّافِعُ	Ar-Rāfiʿ	The Exalter
24	ٱلْمُعِزُّ	Al-Muʿizz	The Honourer
25	ٱلْمُذِلُّ	Al-Mudhill	The Dishonourer, The Humiliator
26	ٱلسَّمِيعُ	As-Samīʿ	The All-Hearing
27	ٱلْبَصِيرُ	Al-Baṣīr	The All-Seeing
28	ٱلْحَكَمُ	Al-Ḥakam	The Judge, The Giver of Justice
29	ٱلْعَدْلُ	Al-‘Adl	The Utterly Just
30	ٱللَّطِيفُ	Al-Laṭīf	The Subtle One, The Most Gentle
31	ٱلْخَبِيرُ	Al-Khabīr	The Acquainted, The All-Aware
32	ٱلْحَلِيمُ	Al-Ḥalīm	The Most Forbearing
33	ٱلْعَظِيمُ	Al-ʿAẓīm	The Magnificent, The Supreme
34	ٱلْغَفُورُ	Al-Ghafūr	The Forgiving, The Exceedingly Forgiving
35	ٱلشَّكُورُ	Ash-Shakūr	The Most Appreciative
36	ٱلْعَلِيُّ	Al-ʿAlī	The Most High, The Exalted
37	ٱلْكَبِيرُ	Al-Kabīr	The Greatest, The Most Grand
38	ٱلْحَفِيظُ	Al-Ḥafīẓ	The Preserver, The All-Heedful and All-Protecting
39	ٱلْمُقِيتُ	Al-Muqīt	The Sustainer, The Maintainer
40	ٱلْحَسِيبُ	Al-Ḥasīb	The Reckoner
41	ٱلْجَلِيلُ	Al-Jalīl	The Majestic
42	ٱلْكَرِيمُ	Al-Karīm	The Most Generous, The Most Esteemed
43	ٱلْرَّقِيبُ	Ar-Raqīb	The Watchful, The All-Watchful
44	ٱلْمُجِيبُ	Al-Mujīb	The Responsive, The Answerer
45	ٱلْوَاسِعُ	Al-Wāsiʿ	The All-Encompassing, the Boundless
46	ٱلْحَكِيمُ	Al-Ḥakīm	The All-Wise
47	ٱلْوَدُودُ	Al-Wadūd	The Most Loving
48	ٱلْمَجِيدُ	Al-Majīd	The Glorious, The Most Honorable
49	ٱلْبَاعِثُ	Al-Bāʿith	The Infuser of New Life
50	ٱلْشَّهِيدُ	As-Shahīd	The All-Witnessing One
51	ٱلْحَقُّ	Al-Ḥaqq	The Absolute Truth
52	ٱلْوَكِيلُ	Al-Wakīl	The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs
53	ٱلْقَوِيُّ	Al-Qawiyy	The All-Strong
54	ٱلْمَتِينُ	Al-Mateen	The Firm, The Steadfast
55	ٱلْوَلِيُ	Al-Walee	The Protecting Associate
56	ٱلْحَمِيدُ	Al-Hameed	The Praiseworthy
57	ٱلْمُحْصِي	Al-Muhsee	The All-Enumerating, The Counter
58	ٱلْمُبْدِئُ	Al-Mubdi’	The Originator, The Initiator
59	ٱلْمُعِيدُ	Al-Mu’id	The Restorer, The Reinstater
60	ٱلْمُحْيِي	Al-Muhyee	The Giver of Life
61	ٱلْمُمِيتُ	Al-Mumeet	The Creator of Death
62	ٱلْحَيُّ	Al-Hayy	The Ever-Living
63	ٱلْقَيُّومُ	Al-Qayyoom	The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting
64	ٱلْوَاجِدُ	Al-Waajid	The Perceiver
65	ٱلْمَاجِدُ	Al-Maajid	The Illustrious, The Magnificent
66	ٱلْوَاحِدُ	Al-Waahid	The One, The Indivisible
67	ٱلْأَحَدُ	Al-Ahad	The Unique, The Only One
68	ٱلصَّمَدُ	As-Samad	The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs
69	ٱلْقَادِرُ	Al-Qaadir	The Omnipotent
70	ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ	Al-Muqtadir	The Powerful
71	ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ	Al-Muqaddim	The Expediter, The Promoter
72	ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ	Al-Mu’akhkhir	The Delayer
73	ٱلْأوَّلُ	Al-Awwal	The First
74	ٱلْآخِرُ	Al-Aakhir	The Last, The Utmost
75	ٱلظَّٰهِرُ	Az-Zaahir	The Manifest, The All-Surpassing
76	ٱلْبَاطِنُ	Al-Baatin	The Hidden One, Knower of the Hidden
77	ٱلْوَالِي	Al-Waalee	The Sole Governor
78	ٱلْمُتَعَالِي	Al-Muta’ali	The Self Exalted
79	ٱلْبَرُّ	Al-Barr	The Source of All Goodness
80	ٱلتَّوَابُ	At-Tawwaab	The Ever-Pardoning
81	ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ	Al-Muntaqim	The Avenger
82	ٱلْعَفُوُّ	Al-‘Afuww	The Pardoner
83	ٱلْرَّؤُوفُ	Ar-Ra’ūf	The Most Kind
84	مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكِ	Mālik al-Mulk	Master of the Dominion, Owner of the Kingdom
85	ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ	Thul-Jalaali wal-Ikraam	Possessor of Glory and Honour
86	ٱلْمُقْسِطُ	Al-Muqsiṭ	The Just One
87	ٱلْجَامِعُ	Al-Jaami’	The Gatherer, the Uniter
88	ٱلْغَنيُّ	Al-Ghaniyy	The Self-Sufficient, The Wealthy
89	ٱلْمُغْنِيُ	Al-Mughniyy	The Enricher
90	ٱلْمَانِعُ	Al-Maani’	The Withholder
91	ٱلضَّارُّ	Ad-Dārr	The Distresser
92	ٱلنَّافِعُ	An-Naafi’	The Propitious, The Benefactor
93	ٱلْنُورُ	An-Noor	The Light
94	ٱلْهَادِي	Al-Haadi	The Guide
95	ٱلْبَدِيعُ	Al-Badee’	The Incomparable Originator
96	ٱلْبَاقِي	Al-Baaqi	The Ever-Lasting
97	ٱلْوَارِثُ	Al-Waarith	The Inheritor
98	ٱلرَّشِيدُ	Ar-Rasheed	The Guide to the Right Path
99	ٱلصَّبُورُ	Al-Saboor	The Patient

“Say: Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful. Whichever [name] you call – to Him belong the best names.”
– Surah Al-Isra 17:110

How to Incorporate Asma-ul-Husna into Your Life

Use Them in Du’a

When making du’a, try addressing Allah by the name that best fits your need.

“Ya Shafi, heal me.”
“Ya Razzaq, provide for me.”
“Ya Salaam, give my heart peace.”

Teach Them to Your Kids

Make a habit of sharing one name a week at the dinner table. Make it relatable. Ask your children, “Can you think of a time when Allah showed his wisdom, Al-Hakeem (The Wise), in your life?”

Let Them Shape How You Give

Knowing Allah is Al-Karim (The Generous) should make us more generous. Knowing He is Ar-Raheem should soften how we treat others. And recognizing Him as Ash-Shakur (The Appreciative) should remind us that even a small sadaqah is never forgotten.

Divine Attributes

HCI and the Names of Allah, A Mission Rooted in Divine Attributes

At Human Concern International, our work is fueled by the very names we believe in:

Ar-Rahman inspires us to serve with mercy
Ar-Razzaq reminds us that every donation will be multiplied
Al-Adl (The Just) urges us to support vulnerable communities
Al-Karim inspires us to give without limits

Every water well, food pack, orphan sponsorship, or the medical aid we deliver is our attempt to reflect a little bit of Allah’s mercy, justice, and provision on earth.

Divine Attributes

Selected Quranic Verses Reflecting the Asma-ul-Husna

“He is Allah, besides whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Giver of Faith, the Overseer…”
– Surah Al-Hashr 59:23–24

“And your Lord is the Forgiving, Full of Mercy. If He were to impose blame upon them for what they earned, He would have hastened for them the punishment…”
– Surah Al-Kahf 18:58

“Indeed, your Lord is vast in forgiveness.”
– Surah An-Najm 53:32

“Indeed, Allah is kind and merciful to the people.”
– Surah Al-Baqarah 2:143

“Allah is the Bestower of sustenance, the firm possessor of strength.”
– Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:58

You don’t need to memorize

A Call to Reflect, and Then, Act

You don’t need to memorize all 99 names overnight. Just start with one. Sit with it. Reflect on it. Let it work its way into your life, your heart, your habits.

And when that name softens you, moves you, let it guide your giving.