The 99 Names of Allah: Exploring the Divine Attribute
Introduction
The 99 Names of Allah, known as Asma'ul Husna, represent the most beautiful and profound attributes of the Creator in Islam. These names encapsulate Allah’s mercy, majesty, power, wisdom, and infinite qualities. Each name is a reflection of a divine aspect, guiding believers in their understanding of Allah's perfection and their relationship with Him.
From Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) to Al-Malik (The King), the names serve as reminders of Allah's greatness and the attributes that define His nature. Through the recitation and contemplation of these names, Muslims seek to connect more deeply with the divine and embody the virtues associated with each attribute.
The practice of learning and reflecting upon the Asma'ul Husna is an integral part of Islamic spirituality, bringing peace, tranquility, and a sense of connection to the Creator. Whether recited in prayer, during personal reflection, or as part of daily remembrance (dhikr), each name holds transformative power. By meditating on these names, believers come closer to understanding the limitless qualities of Allah and are reminded of the divine wisdom that governs all aspects of the universe.
An elegant and serene representation of Arabic calligraphy featuring the 99 Names of Allah in traditional script, flowing seamlessly in a circular pattern. The background is subtle with a soft gradient, symbolizing unity and spirituality. The names are arranged in columns, beautifully displayed, with intricate geometric patterns reflecting the beauty and sacredness of Islamic tradition.
| Arabic Letter | Transliteration |
|---|---|
| أ | A |
| ب | B |
| ت | T |
| ث | Th |
| ج | J |
| ح | H |
| خ | Kh |
| د | D |
| ذ | Dh |
| ر | R |
| ز | Z |
| س | S |
| ش | Sh |
| ص | S (emphatic) |
| ض | D (emphatic) |
| ط | T (emphatic) |
| ظ | Dh (emphatic) |
| ع | ‘A (Ayn) |
| غ | Gh |
| ف | F |
| ق | Q |
| ك | K |
| ل | L |
| م | M |
| ن | N |
| ه | H |
| و | W |
| ي | Y |
99 Names of Allah:
- ٱلرَّحْمَٰن (Ar-Rahman) – The Most Merciful
- ٱلرَّحِيم (Ar-Rahim) – The Most Compassionate
- ٱلْمَلِك (Al-Malik) – The King
- ٱلْقُدُّوس (Al-Quddus) – The Most Sacred
- ٱلسَّلَام (As-Salam) – The Source of Peace
- ٱلْمُؤْمِن (Al-Mu’min) – The Guardian of Faith
- ٱلْمُهَيْمِن (Al-Muhaymin) – The Protector
- ٱلْعَزِيز (Al-Aziz) – The Almighty
- ٱلْجَبَّار (Al-Jabbar) – The Compeller
- ٱلْمُتَكَبِّر (Al-Mutakabbir) – The Supreme
- ٱلْخَالِق (Al-Khaliq) – The Creator
- ٱلْبَارِئ (Al-Bari) – The Evolver
- ٱلْمُصَوِّر (Al-Musawwir) – The Fashioner
- ٱلْغَفَّار (Al-Ghaffar) – The Constant Forgiver
- ٱلْقَهَّار (Al-Qahhar) – The All-Subduer
- ٱلْوَهَّاب (Al-Wahhab) – The Supreme Bestower
- ٱلرَّزَّاق (Ar-Razzaq) – The Provider
- ٱلْفَتَّاح (Al-Fattah) – The Supreme Solver
- ٱلْعَلِيم (Al-Alim) – The All-Knowing
- ٱلْقَابِض (Al-Qabid) – The Withholder
- ٱلْبَاسِط (Al-Basit) – The Extender
- ٱلْخَافِض (Al-Khafid) – The Reducer
- ٱلرَّافِع (Ar-Rafi) – The Exalter
- ٱلْمُعِزّ (Al-Mu’izz) – The Honourer-Bestower
- ٱلْمُذِلّ (Al-Mudhill) – The Dishonourer
- ٱلسَّمِيع (As-Sami) – The All-Hearing
- ٱلْبَصِير (Al-Basir) – The All-Seeing
- ٱلْحَكَم (Al-Hakam) – The Impartial Judge
- ٱلْعَدْل (Al-Adl) – The Utterly Just
- ٱلْلَّطِيف (Al-Latif) – The Subtle One
- ٱلْخَبِير (Al-Khabir) – The All-Aware
- ٱلْحَلِيم (Al-Halim) – The Most Forbearing
- ٱلْعَظِيم (Al-Azim) – The Magnificent
- ٱلْغَفُور (Al-Ghaffur) – The Great Forgiver
- ٱلشَّكُور (Ash-Shakur) – The Most Appreciative
- ٱلْعَلِيّ (Al-Aliyy) – The Most High
- ٱلْكَبِير (Al-Kabir) – The Most Great
- ٱلْحَفِيظ (Al-Hafiz) – The Preserver
- ٱلْمُقيِت (Al-Muqit) – The Sustainer
- ٱلْحسِيب (Al-Hasib) – The Reckoner
- ٱلْجَلِيل (Al-Jalil) – The Majestic
- ٱلْكَرِيم (Al-Karim) – The Most Generous
- ٱلرَّقِيب (Ar-Raqib) – The Watchful
- ٱلْمُجِيب (Al-Mujib) – The Responsive One
- ٱلْوَاسِع (Al-Wasi) – The All-Encompassing
- ٱلْحَكِيم (Al-Hakim) – The All-Wise
- ٱلْوَدُود (Al-Wadud) – The Most Loving
- ٱلْمُتَكَبِّر (Al-Mutakabbir ) — The Supreme.
- ٱلْبَاعِث (Al-Ba’ith) – The Infuser of New Life
- ٱلشَّهِيد (Ash-Shahid) – The All-Observing Witnessing Everything
- ٱلْحَقّ (Al-Haqq) – The Absolute Truth
- ٱلْوَكِيل (Al-Wakil) – The Trustee
- ٱلْقَوِيّ (Al-Qawiyy) – The All-Strong
- ٱلْمَتِين (Al-Matin) – The Firm One
- ٱلْوَلِيّ (Al-Waliyy) – The Solely Sincere Friend and Supporter
- ٱلْحَمِيد (Al-Hamid) – The Praiseworthy
- ٱلْمُحْصِي (Al-Muhsi) – The All-Enumerating, The Counting
- ٱلْمُبْدِئ (Al-Mubdi) – The Originator, The Initiator
- ٱلْمُعِيد (Al-Mueed) – The Restorer, The Reinstater
- ٱلْمُحْيِي (Al-Muhyi) – The Creator of the Life
- ٱلْمُمِيت (Al-Mumeet) – The Creator of Death
- ٱلْحَيّ (Al-Hayy) – The Ever-Living
- ٱلْقَيُّوم (Al-Qayyum) – The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting
- ٱلْوَاجِد (Al-Wajid) – The Perceiver
- ٱلْمَاجِد (Al-Majid) – The Glorious, The Most Honorable
- ٱلْوَاحِد (Al-Wahid) – The One
- ٱلْأَحَد (Al-Ahad) – The Unique, The Only One
- ٱلصَّمَد (As-Samad) – The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs
- ٱلْقَادِر (Al-Qadir) – The Omnipotent
- ٱلْمُقْتَدِر (Al-Muqtadir) – The Powerful
- ٱلْمُقَدِّم (Al-Muqaddim) – The Expediter, The Promoter
- ٱلْمُؤَخِّر (Al-Mu'akhkhir) – The Delayer
- ٱلْأوَّل (Al-Awwal) – The First
- ٱلْآخِر (Al-Akhir) – The Last
- ٱلظَّٰهِر (Az-Zahir) – The Manifest
- ٱلْبَاطِن (Al-Batin) – The Hidden
- ٱلْوَالِي (Al-Wali) – The Sole Governor
- ٱلْمُتَعَالِي (Al-Muta'ali) – The Self Exalted
- ٱلْبَر (Al-Barr) – The Source of All Goodness
- ٱلتَّوَاب (At-Tawwab) – The Ever-Pardoning
- ٱلْمُنَتَقِم (Al-Muntaqim) – The Avenger
- ٱلْعَفُو (Al-Afuww) – The Pardoner
- ٱلْرَّؤُوف (Ar-Ra'uf) – The Most Kind
- مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْك (Malik-ul-Mulk) – Master of the Dominion
- ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإكْرَام (Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram) – Lord of Glory and Honour
- ٱلْمُقْسِط (Al-Muqsit) – The Just One
- ٱلْجَامِع (Al-Jami') – The Gatherer, The Uniter
- ٱلْغَنيّ (Al-Ghaniyy) – The Self-Sufficient, The Wealthy
- ٱلْمُغْنِي (Al-Mughni) – The Enricher
- ٱلْمَانِع (Al-Mani') – The Withholder
- ٱلضَّار (Ad-Darr) – The Distresser
- ٱلنَّافِع (An-Nafi') – The Propitious, The Benefactor
- النُّور (An-Nur) – The Light
- ٱلْهَادِي (Al-Hadi) – The Guide
- ٱلْبَدِيع (Al-Badi') – The Incomparable Originator
- ٱلْبَاقِي (Al-Baqi) – The Ever-Surviving
- ٱلْوَارِث (Al-Warith) – The Inheritor
- الرَّشِيد (Ar-Rashid) – The Guide to the Right Path
- الصَّبُور (As-Sabur) – The Patient
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