✨DIVINE NAMES

The 99 Names of Allah are not just words — they are windows into His mercy, power, and nearness. Each Name is a light. A remedy. A return.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

📌 “Allah has ninety-nine Names — whoever learns them, lives by them, and guards them will enter Jannah.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 2736, Sahih Muslim 2677Sahih
(Narrated by Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه)

Why learn them?
Because knowing who Allah is transforms how you face fear, pain, love, and life.

  • Al-Wakīl calms your anxiety — He is handling what you can’t.
  • Ar-Raḥmān heals your shame — His mercy reaches you still.
  • Al-‘Adl quiets your anger — His justice never fails.

💡 In this series, each Name is linkedclick to explore each one through Qur’an and authentic hadith.

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

NameDescription
Ar-RaḥmānHis mercy extends to every creature, believer or disbeliever, human or animal, an endless outpouring that sustains all existence.
Ar-RaḥīmA mercy specially reserved for the believers, tender, nurturing, and continuous for those who submit to Him.
Al-GhaffārHe forgives again and again, no matter how many times we fall, always welcoming those who return sincerely.
Al-GhafūrHis forgiveness is vast and complete, covering every sin, both major and minor, for those who seek Him.
At-TawwābHe continually accepts sincere repentance, inviting us back no matter how many times we have turned away.
Al-‘AfūwHe not only forgives but completely erases sins, leaving no trace, no burden, and no record behind.
Ar-Ra’ūfHe is deeply gentle and kind, never distant, always soft-hearted toward our pain and weakness.
Al-ḤalīmHe delays punishment out of patience, giving space for reflection, remorse, and return.
Al-WadūdHis love is pure, eternal, and without condition, a divine affection for those who seek Him.
Ash-ShakūrHe rewards even the smallest act of good with generosity, showing divine gratitude even when we fall short.
Al-MuḥsinHe bestows beauty, excellence, and goodness, even upon those who do not see or acknowledge His favors.

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

NameDescription
Al-MalikHe alone possesses supreme authority over all things, seen and unseen, needing no permission to command.
Al-Mālik al-MulkEvery realm, every soul, and every atom belongs to Him; His ownership is eternal and absolute.
Al-‘AzīzNone can overpower or dishonor Him; His might and dignity are untouchable and complete.
Al-JabbārHe heals the crushed and breaks the tyrant, restoring balance through strength and justice.
Al-MutakabbirHis greatness transcends all, unmatched, pure, and free from the arrogance of creation.
Al-QahhārHe subdues all; no force can resist His will, and all are humbled under His command.
Al-QawiyyHis strength is limitless, unlike creation, He never weakens and never tires.
Al-MatīnHe is unwavering, firm in command, unaffected by time, opposition, or change.
Al-MuqtadirEvery power flows from Him; He alone creates, measures, and governs all force and influence.
Dhul-Jalāli wal-IkrāmHe is majestic in glory and generous in honor, commanding awe while bestowing dignity upon His faithful servants.
Al-JalīlHis majesty is absolute, exalted beyond all limits, inspiring reverence in every heart that knows Him.

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

NameDescription
Al-‘AlīmNothing escapes His knowledge; He knows every reality, every thought, every secret, and every future.
Al-KhabīrHe knows the hidden layers of our motives, even what we deny or conceal from our own selves.
As-Samī‘He hears every voice, whether whispered or loud, spoken or silent, even what the heart trembles to say.
Al-BaṣīrHe sees every detail, whether in public or alone, in light or dark; no act escapes His sight.
Al-ḤakīmEvery delay, decree, or trial is crafted with perfect wisdom; nothing He ordains is random.
Ash-ShahīdHe bears witness to all, not just what is done but also the truth behind why it was done.
Al-ḤasībHe takes full account, weighing not just actions but their sincerity, depth, and outcome.
Al-MuḥṣīEvery word, step, and breath is counted; not one moment is forgotten or missed.
Al-ḤakamHis ruling is final; no appeal, no injustice; His judgment is truth itself.
Al-MuqṣitHe restores balance with absolute justice; no oppression goes unanswered before Him.
Ar-RaqībHe is constantly watching, never absent, never unaware, present in every heartbeat.
Aṣ-ṢādiqEvery word He speaks is truth, and every promise in His Book will be fulfilled without fail.

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

NameDescription
Al-KhāliqHe originates all creation from nothing; every design and detail begins with His will.
Al-Bāri’He brings each creation into perfect proportion, shaping beings to fulfill their purpose.
Al-MuṣawwirHe fashions each soul and form with wisdom; nothing He creates is random or without meaning.
Al-Badī‘He creates with no blueprint; His originality has no equal and no predecessor.
Al-FāṭirHe initiates all existence; the first spark of being flows from His command.
Al-MuḥyīHe gives life to the dead, reviving bodies, hearts, and entire civilizations.
Al-MumītHe ends life at its destined time, not out of cruelty but with divine precision.
Al-ḤayyHe is the Ever-Living, without beginning, without end, untouched by sleep or weakness.
Al-QayyūmHe sustains all; every heartbeat, every atom, every moment relies on His upholding.
Al-BāqīHe alone remains; all else perishes, but He is eternal and unchanging.
Al-MuqītHe provides each soul with what it needs, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional; all provision comes from Him.

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

NameDescription
Al-‘AdlHis justice is flawless; never biased, never delayed, always perfectly balanced.
Al-Mu’izzHe grants true honor to whomever He wills, beyond status, wealth, or reputation.
Al-MudhillHe strips honor from those who defy truth, exposing false power and pride.
Al-Jāmi‘He gathers whom He wills, whether people, knowledge, or destinies, for mercy or judgment.
Al-WārithWhen all ownership fades, He alone remains; the final inheritor of all things.
Al-BarrHe is the source of pure goodness, even the unseen kindness we often overlook.
Al-MājidHis nobility is perfect, not earned or inherited but intrinsic to who He is.
Al-MajīdHis glory is eternal, far beyond human praise and untouched by imperfection.
Al-Mubdi’He initiates all creation from nothing, each beginning flowing from His wisdom.
Ad-DayyānHe will call all to account; no soul will escape His final justice on the Day of Truth.
Al-KhāfidHe brings down the arrogant and unjust, lowering them in ways no one can resist.
Ar-Rāfi‘He raises the ranks of the humble, honoring those sincere in faith even if hidden from the world.

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

NameDescription
Al-HādīHe guides hearts out of darkness, often without words, directly aligning them to truth.
Ar-RashīdHe directs with wisdom, guiding the sincere toward what is right in the best way and time.
An-NūrHis light pierces every darkness, illuminating hearts, paths, and realities both seen and unseen.
Al-KarīmHe gives with boundless generosity, never withholding, never shaming, always noble.
Al-FattāḥHe opens what was closed, whether hearts, doors, paths, or understanding, with divine ease.
Al-BāsiṭHe expands provision, peace, and possibility, stretching ease after tightness.
Al-MughnīHe enriches with sufficiency and dignity, asking for nothing in return.
Al-Mu‘ṭīHe gives exactly what is needed, when it is needed, whether physical or spiritual, hidden or seen.
Al-WahhābHe pours out gifts freely, beyond effort, expectation, or worthiness.
Ash-ShākirHe acknowledges every good deed, multiplying reward even for small efforts.
Al-MannānHe overwhelms with blessings, giving before we ask and continuing beyond our gratitude.

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

NameDescription
Al-WalīHe is near, loving, and protective; a true Guardian who never abandons those who draw close to Him.
Al-WakīlHe is fully trustworthy, the best One to rely on, never neglecting what is entrusted to Him.
Al-MawlāHe takes full charge in times of need, your Ally, Defender, and Protector in hardship.
An-NāṣirHe strengthens and supports, granting victory to the weak and oppressed who depend on Him.
As-SalāmHe is the source of perfect peace, offering stillness, safety, and deep inner wholeness.
Al-Mu‘īdHe restores what was broken, bringing back life, faith, and light when all seems lost.
Al-MujībHe answers every call, responding to even the most hidden plea with mercy and precision.
Al-KāfīHe alone is enough, providing exactly what you need without needing anything in return.
Al-MuqaddimHe brings forward whom He wills, advancing ranks, timings, and destinies with wisdom.
Al-Mu’akhkhirHe delays with purpose, holding things back not to deny but to protect and perfect.

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

NameDescription
Al-WāḥidHe is the One and Only, without partner, rival, or division in His essence or rule.
Aṣ-ṢamadHe is absolutely free of need, while every created thing depends entirely on Him.
Al-GhaniyyHis richness knows no limits; He owns all and needs nothing in return.
Al-QadīrHis power encompasses all things; no matter is difficult or beyond His control.
Al-‘ĀliyyHe is exalted above all, in status, majesty, and authority, without equal or comparison.
Al-‘AẓīmHis greatness is vast, far beyond the reach of human understanding or imagination.
Al-Mut‘ālīHe is supremely elevated, untouched by flaw, His perfection rises above all things.
Al-AwwalHe existed before all beginnings; nothing came before Him, and none share His origin.
Al-ĀkhirHe will remain after all ends, never absent, never ending, eternally present.
Al-WājidHe never lacks or loses; everything that is hidden or lost is known and held by Him.
Al-AḥadHe is uniquely One, indivisible, eternal, and unlike anything in creation.

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

NameDescription
Az-ẒāhirHe is manifest in all creation, above everything, and nothing escapes His reach.
Al-BāṭinHe is closer than anything, unseen yet intimately present in every breath and thought.
Al-LaṭīfHe works in the most subtle ways, orchestrating life with gentle and hidden mercy.
Al-ḤāfiẓHe guards all things, protecting your body, heart, and soul even when you are unaware.
Al-Māni‘He withholds out of mercy, stopping what would harm you even when you cannot see why.
Al-ḌārrHe sends difficulty with purpose, every hardship tailored to refine and return you.
An-Nāfi‘He alone brings real benefit, whether through ease, healing, or the light hidden in trials.
Aṣ-ṢabūrHis patience is perfect; He delays not out of neglect but to nurture and purify you.
Al-QāhirHe subdues all forces; none can escape or oppose His will, even unknowingly.
Al-MuḥīṭHe completely encompasses all, including your thoughts, your time, your journey, and your destiny.