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 2677 ✅ Sahih (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 linked — click to explore each one through Qur’an and authentic hadith.
🕊 I. Names of Mercy, Love & Forgiveness (11)
Name Description Ar-Raḥmān His mercy extends to every creature, believer or disbeliever, human or animal, an endless outpouring that sustains all existence. Ar-Raḥīm A mercy specially reserved for the believers, tender, nurturing, and continuous for those who submit to Him. Al-Ghaffār He forgives again and again, no matter how many times we fall, always welcoming those who return sincerely. Al-Ghafūr His forgiveness is vast and complete, covering every sin, both major and minor, for those who seek Him. At-Tawwāb He continually accepts sincere repentance, inviting us back no matter how many times we have turned away. Al-‘Afūw He not only forgives but completely erases sins, leaving no trace, no burden, and no record behind. Ar-Ra’ūf He is deeply gentle and kind, never distant, always soft-hearted toward our pain and weakness. Al-Ḥalīm He delays punishment out of patience, giving space for reflection, remorse, and return. Al-Wadūd His love is pure, eternal, and without condition, a divine affection for those who seek Him. Ash-Shakūr He rewards even the smallest act of good with generosity, showing divine gratitude even when we fall short. Al-Muḥsin He bestows beauty, excellence, and goodness, even upon those who do not see or acknowledge His favors.
👑 II. Names of Power, Authority & Majesty (11)
Name Description Al-Malik He alone possesses supreme authority over all things, seen and unseen, needing no permission to command. Al-Mālik al-Mulk Every realm, every soul, and every atom belongs to Him; His ownership is eternal and absolute. Al-‘Azīz None can overpower or dishonor Him; His might and dignity are untouchable and complete. Al-Jabbār He heals the crushed and breaks the tyrant, restoring balance through strength and justice. Al-Mutakabbir His greatness transcends all, unmatched, pure, and free from the arrogance of creation. Al-Qahhār He subdues all; no force can resist His will, and all are humbled under His command. Al-Qawiyy His strength is limitless, unlike creation, He never weakens and never tires. Al-Matīn He is unwavering, firm in command, unaffected by time, opposition, or change. Al-Muqtadir Every power flows from Him; He alone creates, measures, and governs all force and influence. Dhul-Jalāli wal-Ikrām He is majestic in glory and generous in honor, commanding awe while bestowing dignity upon His faithful servants. Al-Jalīl His majesty is absolute, exalted beyond all limits, inspiring reverence in every heart that knows Him.
👁 III. Names of Knowledge, Judgment & Awareness (12)
Name Description Al-‘Alīm Nothing escapes His knowledge; He knows every reality, every thought, every secret, and every future. Al-Khabīr He 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-Baṣīr He sees every detail, whether in public or alone, in light or dark; no act escapes His sight. Al-Ḥakīm Every delay, decree, or trial is crafted with perfect wisdom; nothing He ordains is random. Ash-Shahīd He bears witness to all, not just what is done but also the truth behind why it was done. Al-Ḥasīb He takes full account, weighing not just actions but their sincerity, depth, and outcome. Al-Muḥṣī Every word, step, and breath is counted; not one moment is forgotten or missed. Al-Ḥakam His ruling is final; no appeal, no injustice; His judgment is truth itself. Al-Muqṣit He restores balance with absolute justice; no oppression goes unanswered before Him. Ar-Raqīb He is constantly watching, never absent, never unaware, present in every heartbeat. Aṣ-Ṣādiq Every word He speaks is truth, and every promise in His Book will be fulfilled without fail.
🌿 IV. Names of Creation, Life & Sustenance (11)
Name Description Al-Khāliq He 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-Muṣawwir He 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-Fāṭir He initiates all existence; the first spark of being flows from His command. Al-Muḥyī He gives life to the dead, reviving bodies, hearts, and entire civilizations. Al-Mumīt He ends life at its destined time, not out of cruelty but with divine precision. Al-Ḥayy He is the Ever-Living, without beginning, without end, untouched by sleep or weakness. Al-Qayyūm He sustains all; every heartbeat, every atom, every moment relies on His upholding. Al-Bāqī He alone remains; all else perishes, but He is eternal and unchanging. Al-Muqīt He provides each soul with what it needs, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional; all provision comes from Him.
⚖ V. Names of Justice, Honor & Accountability (12)
Name Description Al-‘Adl His justice is flawless; never biased, never delayed, always perfectly balanced. Al-Mu’izz He grants true honor to whomever He wills, beyond status, wealth, or reputation. Al-Mudhill He 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-Wārith When all ownership fades, He alone remains; the final inheritor of all things. Al-Barr He is the source of pure goodness, even the unseen kindness we often overlook. Al-Mājid His nobility is perfect, not earned or inherited but intrinsic to who He is. Al-Majīd His 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-Dayyān He will call all to account; no soul will escape His final justice on the Day of Truth. Al-Khāfid He 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)
Name Description Al-Hādī He guides hearts out of darkness, often without words, directly aligning them to truth. Ar-Rashīd He directs with wisdom, guiding the sincere toward what is right in the best way and time. An-Nūr His light pierces every darkness, illuminating hearts, paths, and realities both seen and unseen. Al-Karīm He gives with boundless generosity, never withholding, never shaming, always noble. Al-Fattāḥ He opens what was closed, whether hearts, doors, paths, or understanding, with divine ease. Al-Bāsiṭ He expands provision, peace, and possibility, stretching ease after tightness. Al-Mughnī He enriches with sufficiency and dignity, asking for nothing in return. Al-Mu‘ṭī He gives exactly what is needed, when it is needed, whether physical or spiritual, hidden or seen. Al-Wahhāb He pours out gifts freely, beyond effort, expectation, or worthiness. Ash-Shākir He acknowledges every good deed, multiplying reward even for small efforts. Al-Mannān He overwhelms with blessings, giving before we ask and continuing beyond our gratitude.
🛡 VII. Names of Nearness, Support & Protection (10)
Name Description Al-Walī He is near, loving, and protective; a true Guardian who never abandons those who draw close to Him. Al-Wakīl He is fully trustworthy, the best One to rely on, never neglecting what is entrusted to Him. Al-Mawlā He takes full charge in times of need, your Ally, Defender, and Protector in hardship. An-Nāṣir He strengthens and supports, granting victory to the weak and oppressed who depend on Him. As-Salām He is the source of perfect peace, offering stillness, safety, and deep inner wholeness. Al-Mu‘īd He restores what was broken, bringing back life, faith, and light when all seems lost. Al-Mujīb He answers every call, responding to even the most hidden plea with mercy and precision. Al-Kāfī He alone is enough, providing exactly what you need without needing anything in return. Al-Muqaddim He brings forward whom He wills, advancing ranks, timings, and destinies with wisdom. Al-Mu’akhkhir He delays with purpose, holding things back not to deny but to protect and perfect.
🌈 VIII. Names of Transcendence, Oneness & Self-Sufficiency (11)
Name Description Al-Wāḥid He is the One and Only, without partner, rival, or division in His essence or rule. Aṣ-Ṣamad He is absolutely free of need, while every created thing depends entirely on Him. Al-Ghaniyy His richness knows no limits; He owns all and needs nothing in return. Al-Qadīr His power encompasses all things; no matter is difficult or beyond His control. Al-‘Āliyy He is exalted above all, in status, majesty, and authority, without equal or comparison. Al-‘Aẓīm His greatness is vast, far beyond the reach of human understanding or imagination. Al-Mut‘ālī He is supremely elevated, untouched by flaw, His perfection rises above all things. Al-Awwal He existed before all beginnings; nothing came before Him, and none share His origin. Al-Ākhir He will remain after all ends, never absent, never ending, eternally present. Al-Wājid He never lacks or loses; everything that is hidden or lost is known and held by Him. Al-Aḥad He is uniquely One, indivisible, eternal, and unlike anything in creation.
🌀 IX. Names of Subtlety, Intimacy & Deep Action (10)
Name Description Az-Ẓāhir He is manifest in all creation, above everything, and nothing escapes His reach. Al-Bāṭin He is closer than anything, unseen yet intimately present in every breath and thought. Al-Laṭīf He works in the most subtle ways, orchestrating life with gentle and hidden mercy. Al-Ḥāfiẓ He 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-Ḍārr He 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-Ṣabūr His patience is perfect; He delays not out of neglect but to nurture and purify you. Al-Qāhir He subdues all forces; none can escape or oppose His will, even unknowingly. Al-Muḥīṭ He completely encompasses all, including your thoughts, your time, your journey, and your destiny.