99 Names: Through Servanthood (Ubudiyyah) Lens

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Ar-Raḥmān (The Most Merciful)Rely on His mercy daily, not your own strength or perfection.
Ar-Raḥīm (The Especially Merciful)Practice gentle self-discipline, balancing hope and fear.
Al-Ghaffār (The Constant Forgiver)Never despair; keep returning with sincere repentance.
Al-Ghafūr (The All-Forgiving)Let go of shame; embrace Allah’s pardon and move forward.
At-Tawwāb (The Ever-Accepter of Repentance)Make tawbah a habit — constantly renew your covenant with Him.
Al-‘Afūw (The Pardoner)Forgive others as He forgives, and free your heart from grudges.
Ar-Ra’ūf (The Most Kind)Respond to hardship with patience, trusting His kindness.
Al-Ḥalīm (The Most Forbearing)Control anger and haste — emulate His forbearance.
Al-Wadūd (The Most Loving)Love Allah sincerely, not for worldly gain or fear.
Ash-Shakūr (The Most Appreciative)Be thankful in all circumstances, large or small.
Al-Muḥsin (The Doer of Good)Strive to do good for Allah’s sake, expecting no return.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Al-Malik (The King)Submit fully to His sovereignty; recognize no ruler but Him.
Al-Mālik al-Mulk (Owner of the Kingdom)Trust that all control rests with Him; relinquish worldly attachments.
Al-‘Azīz (The Almighty)Find strength in His might; seek help only from Him.
Al-Jabbār (The Compeller)Accept His fixing of what is broken in your life with humility.
Al-Mutakabbir (The Supreme in Greatness)Reject pride; embrace humility before His greatness.
Al-Qahhār (The Subduer)Yield to His power; surrender all resistance to His will.
Al-Qawiyy (The Most Strong)Rely on His strength, especially in weakness.
Al-Matīn (The Firm One)Stand firm in faith, knowing He is your unshakable support.
Al-Muqtadir (Creator of All Power)Accept that outcomes are decreed by Him alone.
Dhul-Jalāli wal-Ikrām (Possessor of Majesty and Honor)Approach Him with reverence and awe, honoring His majesty.
Al-Jalīl (The Majestic)Maintain awe and respect; recognize His greatness beyond comprehension.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Al-‘Alīm (The All-Knowing)Be mindful; act with awareness that He sees all intentions.
Al-Khabīr (The All-Aware)Guard your private thoughts; He is fully aware of all hidden matters.
As-Samīʿ (The All-Hearing)Call on Him sincerely; no sound is lost on Him.
Al-Baṣīr (The All-Seeing)Live transparently; nothing is hidden from His sight.
Al-Ḥakīm (The All-Wise)Submit to His wisdom, even when it contradicts your desires.
Ash-Shahīd (The All-Witnessing)Remember that all deeds are witnessed; keep sincerity at all times.
Al-Hasīb (The Reckoner)Prepare for accountability; live with consciousness of His judgment.
Al-Muḥṣī (The Accounter)Recognize every deed is recorded; strive for good consistently.
Al-Ḥakam (The Supreme Judge)Trust His perfect justice; avoid wrongful judgment of others.
Al-Muqsit (The Just One)Practice fairness in all dealings, reflecting His justice.
Al-Raqīb (The Watchful)Stay vigilant in obedience; He is always observing.
Al-Ṣādiq (The Most Truthful)Uphold truthfulness; emulate the ultimate Truth.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Al-Khāliq (The Creator)Acknowledge your origin from Him; act with humility.
Al-Bāriʾ (The Evolver)Accept life’s changes as His design; embrace growth patiently.
Al-Muṣawwir (The Fashioner)Honor your body and soul as His crafted creation.
Al-Badīʿ (The Incomparable Originator)Celebrate His creativity; avoid imitation and arrogance.
Al-Fāṭir (The Bringer-Forth)Trust His power to bring new beginnings.
Al-Muḥyī (The Giver of Life)Cherish life as His gift; nurture your spiritual vitality.
Al-Mumīt (The Giver of Death)Accept death as a divine transition; prepare the soul.
Al-Ḥayy (The Ever-Living)Find assurance in His eternal life; seek everlasting success.
Al-Qayyūm (The Sustainer)Depend fully on His sustaining care; seek refuge in Him.
Al-Bāqī (The Everlasting)Pursue what lasts with Him; let go of fleeting attachments.
Al-Muqīt (The Nourisher)Maintain gratitude for all sustenance, physical and spiritual.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Al-‘Adl (The Most Just)Commit to justice in all your actions and decisions.
Al-Mu’izz (The Giver of Honor)Seek honor only through closeness to Allah, not worldly status.
Al-Mudhill (The Giver of Dishonor)Accept humility and correction with patience and sincerity.
Al-Jāmi‘ (The Gatherer)Strive to unite the hearts and work towards community harmony.
Al-Wārith (The Inheritor)Prepare your legacy for the Hereafter through righteous deeds.
Al-Barr (The Source of Goodness)Embody goodness and kindness in all your interactions.
Al-Mājid (The Noble)Uphold noble character by reflecting divine attributes.
Al-Majīd (The Glorious)Remember His glory and align your actions with His commands.
Al-Mubdi’ (The Originator)Be creative in worship and service, inspired by divine originality.
Al-Dayyān (The Ultimate Judge)Maintain awareness of the inevitable judgment and act accordingly.
Al-Khāfid (The Abaser)Avoid arrogance; accept humility as a divine reminder.
Ar-Rāfi‘ (The Exalter)Support and uplift others as a reflection of His mercy.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Al-Hādī (The Guide)Constantly seek His guidance in every decision and step.
Ar-Rashīd (The Guide to the Right Path)Follow the straight path with trust in His direction.
An-Nūr (The Light)Illuminate your heart and actions with His light.
Al-Karīm (The Generous)Be generous and kind, reflecting His generosity.
Al-Fattāḥ (The Opener)Trust that He opens doors of ease and opportunity.
Al-Bāṣit (The Extender)Be patient and hopeful, awaiting His expansion of provision.
Al-Mughni (The Enricher)Detach from reliance on wealth; seek richness through Him.
Al-Mu‘ṭī (The Giver)Give sincerely without expectation, as He gives freely.
Al-Wahhāb (The Giver of Gifts)Recognize and thank Him for unearned blessings.
Ash-Shākir (The Appreciative)Express gratitude for all blessings, big and small.
Al-Mannān (The Bestower)Rely on His continual favors; accept gifts with humility.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Al-Walī (The Protective Friend)Seek refuge in Him as your closest ally.
Al-Wakīl (The Trustee)Trust Him to manage all your affairs with care.
Al-Mawlā (The Patron)Depend on Him fully as your guardian and protector.
An-Nāṣir (The Helper)Call on Him for help in every difficulty.
As-Salām (The Source of Peace)Find peace by surrendering your worries to Him.
Al-Muʿīd (The Restorer)Believe in His power to restore what is lost.
Al-Mujīb (The Responsive)Pray with certainty that He answers.
Al-Kāfī (The Sufficient)Content yourself with His sufficiency alone.
Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter)Be patient, knowing He advances what is best.
Al-Mu’akhkhir (The Delayer)Accept divine timing with gratitude and trust.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Al-Wāḥid (The One)Anchor your identity in the One, not in worldly divisions.
Aṣ-Ṣamad (The Self-Sufficient)Turn to Him alone for all your needs; avoid dependence on others.
Al-Ghaniyy (The Rich, Free of Need)Find contentment in His sufficiency, not in material wealth.
Al-Qadīr (The Omnipotent)Submit to His will, recognizing His complete power.
Al-‘Āliyy (The Most High)Live humbly, aware of His exalted status.
Al-‘Aẓīm (The Tremendous)Let His greatness humble your heart and elevate your faith.
Al-Mutʿālī (The Most Exalted)Praise Him for His transcendence and strive to reflect His qualities.
Al-Awwal (The First)Remember He precedes all things; your beginning is in His hands.
Al-Ākhir (The Last)Trust in Him as the ultimate end and goal.
Al-Wājid (The Finder)Seek Him to find what you truly need in life.
Al-Aḥad (The Indivisible One)Embrace unity in faith and reject all forms of division in worship.

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

Divine NameServanthood Response
Aẓ-Ẓāhir (The Ascendant)Recognize His presence in every visible aspect of life.
Al-Bāṭin (The Intimate)Cultivate awareness of His closeness beyond what is seen.
Al-Laṭīf (The Most Subtle)Be mindful of the subtle signs and mercies around you.
Al-Ḥafīẓ (The Preserver)Trust in His protection over all your affairs.
Al-Mani‘ (The Withholder)Accept what is withheld as part of His wisdom and mercy.
Al-Ḍārr (The Distresser)Bear hardships patiently, knowing they are from Him.
An-Nāfiʿ (The Benefactor)Seek benefit and goodness only through Him.
Al-Ṣabūr (The Patient One)Practice patience as He patiently guides and tests you.
Al-Qāhir (The All-Dominant)Submit to His overpowering will in all matters.
Al-Muḥīṭ (The All-Encompassing)Live with awareness that He encompasses all aspects of your life.

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