99 Names: Through Quran Lens

🕊 I. Names of Mercy, Love & Forgiveness (11)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Ar-Raḥmān (The Most Merciful)Appears over 55 times; opens nearly every Surah. Surah 55 is entirely devoted to this Name — showing mercy as the foundation of all creation.
Ar-Raḥīm (The Especially Merciful)Often paired with Ar-Raḥmān to balance general mercy with intimate mercy — e.g., Surah Fātiḥah: “In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.”
Al-Ghaffār (The Constant Forgiver)Mentioned when people feel overwhelmed by sin — e.g., Surah Ṭā Hā 20:82: “But indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver of whoever repents…”
Al-Ghafūr (The All-Forgiving)Often paired with Al-Ḥalīm or Ash-Shakūr, showing that forgiveness comes with patience and reward — e.g., Surah At-Taghābun 64:14.
At-Tawwāb (The Ever-Accepter of Repentance)Appears in verses that encourage turning back to Allah sincerely — e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222: “Indeed, Allah loves those who constantly repent.”
Al-‘Afūw (The Pardoner)Used especially in du’a during Laylatul Qadr — based on prophetic practice: “You love to pardon, so pardon me.”
Ar-Ra’ūf (The Most Kind)Often paired with Raḥīm — e.g., Surah Al-Ḥashr 59:10: “Our Lord, You are indeed Kind and Merciful.”
Al-Ḥalīm (The Most Forbearing)Appears with names of power or knowledge — showing that His might is not impulsive but patient — e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:225.
Al-Wadūd (The Most Loving)Rare — appears in Surah Hūd 11:90 and Surah Al-Burūj 85:14 — both in contexts of warning and love. His love is real, but never permissive.
Ash-Shakūr (The Most Appreciative)Often follows verses about sacrifice and hardship — e.g., Surah Fāṭir 35:30: “Indeed, He is Most Forgiving, Most Appreciative.”
Al-Muḥsin (The Doer of Good)Not explicitly named as a Divine Name in the Qur’an in Name form, but the root iḥsān is central — especially in Surah Yūsuf 12:56 and 12:90: “Indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of the doers of good to be lost.”

👑 II. Names of Power, Authority & Majesty (11)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Al-Malik (The King)Surah Al-Ḥashr 59:23 names Him “The King, The Holy, The Peace-Giver…”; also invoked in Surah Tā Hā 20:114: “Exalted is Allah, the True King.”
Al-Mālik al-Mulk (Owner of the Kingdom)Surah Āli ‘Imrān 3:26: “Say: O Allah, Owner of the Dominion… You give sovereignty to whom You will…” A verse about political illusion and divine control.
Al-‘Azīz (The Almighty)One of the most repeated Names — often paired with Al-Ḥakīm (The Wise) or Ar-Raḥīm (The Merciful), anchoring strength in mercy and wisdom — e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:129.
Al-Jabbār (The Compeller)Appears once in Surah Al-Ḥashr 59:23 — part of a cluster of majestic Names — declaring His transcendence over all.
Al-Mutakabbir (The Supreme in Greatness)Also in 59:23 — the only One with true right to pride. The verse ends: “Exalted is Allah above what they associate with Him.”
Al-Qahhār (The Subduer)Appears in 6 verses, e.g., Surah Ar-Ra‘d 13:16: “Say: Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Prevailing.” Emphasizes tawheed.
Al-Qawiyy (The Most Strong)Surah Al-Ḥajj 22:40: “Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Strong.” Often follows verses about defending the oppressed.
Al-Matīn (The Firm One)Only once: Surah Adh-Dhāriyāt 51:58: “Indeed, Allah is the Provider, the Possessor of Strength, the Firm One.”
Al-Muqtadir (Creator of All Power)Found in high-power contexts — e.g., Surah Al-Qamar 54:55: “In a seat of truth near a Sovereign, Perfect in Ability.”
Dhul-Jalāli wal-Ikrām (Possessor of Majesty and Honor)Appears only in Surah Ar-Raḥmān — 55:27 and 55:78. It closes the Surah of divine generosity, majesty, and balance.
Al-Jalīl (The Majestic)Not mentioned by this specific name form in the Qur’an but echoed in phrases like “Dhul-Jalāl wal-Ikrām”.

👁 III. Names of Knowledge, Judgment & Awareness (12)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Al-‘Alīm (The All-Knowing)One of the most frequent Names. Often concludes verses to remind that nothing escapes Him — e.g., “Indeed, Allah is Knowing of all things” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:282).
Al-Khabīr (The All-Aware)Commonly paired with Al-‘Alīm — e.g., Surah Al-Mulk 67:14: “Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Aware?”
As-Samīʿ (The All-Hearing)Frequently used after commands to remind us we are heard — e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:127: “Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.”
Al-Baṣīr (The All-Seeing)Often paired with Samīʿ. Surah Al-Ḥajj 22:75: “Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Seeing.” Reminds of personal accountability.
Al-Ḥakīm (The All-Wise)Constantly used in pairs, especially with Al-‘Azīz (The Almighty) — e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:209. Reinforces that divine rules are wise.
Ash-Shahīd (The All-Witnessing)Surah Āli ‘Imrān 3:98: “Indeed, Allah is Witness over what you do.” Also found in contexts of testimony, betrayal, and truth.
Al-Hasīb (The Reckoner)Surah An-Nisā’ 4:6: “And sufficient is Allah as Accountant.” Highlights that we don’t need to seek revenge or validation.
Al-Muḥṣī (The Accounter)Not in Name form, but concept echoed in 78:29: “And We have enumerated everything in writing.”
Al-Ḥakam (The Supreme Judge)Surah Al-An‘ām 6:114: “Shall I seek other than Allah as judge?” His judgment is the only truth.
Al-Muqsit (The Just One)Appears once in Surah Al-Jinn 72:8: “And He is the Most Just.” Shows balance in judgment.
Al-Raqīb (The Watchful)Surah An-Nisā’ 4:1 ends: “Indeed Allah is ever, over you, an Observer.” Invites inner consciousness.
Al-Ṣādiq (The Most Truthful)Surah An-Nisā’ 4:87: “And who is more truthful than Allah in statement?” Anchors reality in His Word.

🌿 IV. Names of Creation, Life & Sustenance (11)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Al-Khāliq (The Creator)Surah Al-Ḥashr 59:24: “He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner…” Constantly affirmed as the one who brings into being.
Al-Bāriʾ (The Evolver)Also in 59:24 — paired with Al-Khāliq and Al-Muṣawwir — showing stages of creation.
Al-Muṣawwir (The Fashioner)Same verse — 59:24 — showing His power in shaping unique forms with wisdom.
Al-Badīʿ (The Incomparable Originator)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:117: “Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is.”
Al-Fāṭir (The Bringer-Forth)Surah Fāṭir 35:1: “[All] praise is due to Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth…” The Surah is named after this attribute.
Al-Muḥyī (The Giver of Life)Surah Ar-Rūm 30:50: “Look at the effects of the mercy of Allah — how He gives life to the earth after its death.”
Al-Mumīt (The Giver of Death)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:258: “Allah causes the sun to rise from the east… causes death and gives life.”
Al-Ḥayy (The Ever-Living)Often paired with Al-Qayyūm — e.g., Surah Āli ‘Imrān 3:2: “Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence.”
Al-Qayyūm (The Sustainer)Paired in Ayat al-Kursī (2:255) and other key verses — the One who holds all things without fatigue.
Al-Bāqī (The Everlasting)Not mentioned in direct Name form, but strongly echoed in Surah Ar-Raḥmān 55:27: “And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.”
Al-Muqīt (The Nourisher)Surah An-Nisā’ 4:85: “…and Allah is Ever, over all things, a Keeper.” While not common, this meaning is embedded in His sustaining roles.

⚖ V. Names of Justice, Honor & Accountability (12)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Al-‘Adl (The Most Just)While not named directly as Al-‘Adl in form, His justice is declared across the Qur’an — e.g., Surah An-Nisā’ 4:40: “Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, [even] as much as an atom’s weight.”
Al-Mu’izz (The Giver of Honor)Surah Āli ‘Imrān 3:26: “You honor whom You will, and You humble whom You will.” Linked to sovereignty, not people’s opinion.
Al-Mudhill (The Giver of Dishonor)Same verse as above — paired with Al-Mu’izz, showing both honor and humiliation are in His hands alone.
Al-Jāmi‘ (The Gatherer)Surah Āli ‘Imrān 3:9: “Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt…”
Al-Wārith (The Inheritor)Surah Maryam 19:40: “Indeed, it is We who will inherit the earth and whoever is on it…” Reflects divine ownership beyond death.
Al-Barr (The Source of Goodness)Surah At-Tūr 52:28: “Indeed, we used to supplicate Him before. Indeed, it is He who is the Beneficent, the Merciful.”
Al-Mājid (The Noble)Not directly named in Qur’an in this exact form, but its meanings are embedded in His descriptions of majesty and honor.
Al-Majīd (The Glorious)Surah Hūd 11:73: “Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious.” Also closes Surah Al-Burūj 85:15.
Al-Mubdi’ (The Originator)Surah Al-Anbiyā’ 21:104: “As We began the first creation, We will repeat it.” Also echoed in Surah Yūnus 10:4.
Al-Dayyān (The Ultimate Judge)Not directly mentioned in Name form, but deeply present in theme — e.g., Surah Al-Fātiḥah 1:4: “Master of the Day of Recompense.”
Al-Khāfid (The Abaser)Paired with Ar-Rāfi‘ — concept is conveyed in Surah Al-Wāqi‘ah 56:3: “It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].”
Ar-Rāfi‘ (The Exalter)See above — also in Surah Al-Mujādilah 58:11: “Allah will raise those who have believed among you…”

💡 VI. Names of Guidance, Giving & Generosity (11)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Al-Hādī (The Guide)Not in direct Name form, but the attribute is constant — e.g., Surah Al-Furqān 25:31: “And sufficient is your Lord as a Guide and a Helper.”
Ar-Rashīd (The Guide to the Right Path)Not named directly in Qur’an, but the concept of rushd (right guidance) is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:256: “There is no compulsion in religion. The right path has become clear…”
An-Nūr (The Light)Surah An-Nūr 24:35: “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth…” A powerful ayah about spiritual perception.
Al-Karīm (The Generous)Surah Al-‘Infiṭār 82:6: “O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?” A rhetorical wake-up to divine kindness.
Al-Fattāḥ (The Opener)Surah Saba’ 34:26: “Our Lord will bring us together; then He will judge between us in truth. And He is the Opener, the Knowing.”
Al-Bāṣit (The Extender)Paired with Al-Qābiḍ — reflected in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:245: “And Allah withholds and grants abundance…”
Al-Mughni (The Enricher)Implied through verses like Surah An-Nūr 24:32: “…Allah will enrich them from His bounty.”
Al-Mu‘ṭī (The Giver)Common in meaning — e.g., Surah Ash-Shūrā 42:19: “Allah is Subtle with His servants; He gives provision to whom He wills…”
Al-Wahhāb (The Giver of Gifts)Surah Ṣād 38:9: “Or do they have the treasures of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?”
Ash-Shākir (The Appreciative)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158: “…Indeed, Allah is Appreciative and Knowing.” Follows a verse about completing good deeds.
Al-Mannān (The Bestower)Not named directly in the Qur’an but used by the Prophet ﷺ in du’a: “O Allah, You are the Bestower (Mannān)…” (Abu Dawud 1495 – ✅ Sahih)

🛡 VII. Names of Nearness, Support & Protection (10)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Al-Walī (The Protective Friend)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:257: “Allah is the Protector of those who believe…” — He brings them out of darkness into light.
Al-Wakīl (The Trustee)Surah Āli ‘Imrān 3:173: “Sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.” Often invoked during fear and pressure.
Al-Mawlā (The Patron)Surah Al-Anfāl 8:40: “But if they turn away, then know that Allah is your protector. Excellent is the Protector, and Excellent is the Helper.”
An-Nāṣir (The Helper)Surah Āli ‘Imrān 3:150: “But Allah is your protector, and He is the best of helpers.” Affirms divine backup.
As-Salām (The Source of Peace)Surah Al-Ḥashr 59:23: “He is Allah… the Source of Peace.” Signifies spiritual security.
Al-Muʿīd (The Restorer)Surah Al-Burūj 85:13: “Indeed, it is He who originates and repeats [creation].”
Al-Mujīb (The Responsive)Surah Hūd 11:61: “Indeed, my Lord is Near and Responsive.” A comfort in du’a.
Al-Kāfī (The Sufficient)Surah Az-Zumar 39:36: “Is not Allah sufficient for His servant?” A rhetorical reassurance.
Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter)Not directly named in the Qur’an; the attribute is embedded in divine decree — e.g., Surah Al-Ḥadīd 57:4: “…He is with you wherever you are…” reflects His nearness in all timings.
Al-Mu’akhkhir (The Delayer)Similarly implied — e.g., Surah Al-Muddaththir 74:31: “…And your Lord only increases in guidance whom He wills…”

🌈 VIII. Names of Transcendence, Oneness & Self-Sufficiency (11)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Al-Wāḥid (The One)Surah Ṣād 38:65: “Say, [O Muhammad], ‘I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allah, the One, the Prevailing.’”
Aṣ-Ṣamad (The Self-Sufficient)Surah Al-Ikhlāṣ 112:2: “Allah, the Eternal Refuge.” Interpreted by the Sahabah as the One needed by all, who needs none.
Al-Ghaniyy (The Rich, Free of Need)Surah Al-An‘ām 6:133: “And your Lord is the Free of need, the Possessor of mercy…” Affirms that He never benefits from our worship.
Al-Qadīr (The Omnipotent)Frequently used — e.g., Surah Al-Aḥzāb 33:27: “…And Allah is over all things competent.” Often ends verses about divine power.
Al-‘Āliyy (The Most High)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255 (Āyat al-Kursī): “…And He is the Most High, the Most Great.” Elevation in rank and authority.
Al-‘Aẓīm (The Tremendous)Also in Āyat al-Kursī — emphasizes His unmatched greatness and majesty.
Al-Mutʿālī (The Most Exalted)Surah Ar-Ra‘d 13:9: “Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted.”
Al-Awwal (The First)Surah Al-Ḥadīd 57:3: “He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate…”
Al-Ākhir (The Last)Same verse as above — 57:3 — total sovereignty across time.
Al-Wājid (The Finder)Not directly named in Qur’an, but concept echoed in His all-encompassing knowledge and capability — “And your Lord is not forgetful.” (Maryam 19:64)
Al-Aḥad (The Indivisible One)Surah Al-Ikhlāṣ 112:1: “Say: He is Allah, [who is] One.” A declaration of pure tawheed.

🌀 IX. Names of Subtlety, Intimacy & Deep Action (10)

Divine NameHow It Appears in the Qur’an
Aẓ-Ẓāhir (The Ascendant)Surah Al-Ḥadīd 57:3: “He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate…” Affirms His dominance over all.
Al-Bāṭin (The Intimate)Same verse — His closeness is not distant or abstract; He is near in ways unseen.
Al-Laṭīf (The Most Subtle)Surah Al-An‘ām 6:103: “Vision perceives Him not, but He perceives [all] vision; and He is the Subtle, the Aware.”
Al-Ḥafīẓ (The Preserver)Surah Yusuf 12:64: “But Allah is the best guardian, and He is the most merciful of the merciful.”
Al-Mani‘ (The Withholder)Implied in verses about divine restraint — Surah Al-Mā’idah 5:64: “…But Allah withholds His hand…”
Al-Ḍārr (The Distresser)Not mentioned explicitly by Name; concept appears in Surah Al-An‘ām 6:17: “And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him.”
An-Nāfiʿ (The Benefactor)Concept found in verses like Surah Al-Fatḥ 48:11: “Say, ‘Who then has any power at all to prevent Allah if He intended harm for you or intended benefit?’”
Al-Ṣabūr (The Patient One)Not explicitly named in Qur’an; inferred through His constant delay of punishment and endless mercy — e.g., Surah Al-Naḥl 16:61: “If Allah were to impose blame on the people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left upon it any creature…”
Al-Qāhir (The All-Dominant)Surah Al-An‘ām 6:18: “And He is the Subjugator over His servants…”
Al-Muḥīṭ (The All-Encompassing)Surah Al-Baqarah 2:115: “Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.” Also frequently used to describe His grasp over all plans.

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