🕊 I. Names of Mercy, Love & Forgiveness (11)
| Divine Name | How 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 Name | How 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 Name | How 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 Name | How 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 Name | How 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 Name | How 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 Name | How 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 Name | How 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 Name | How 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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