The 99 Names of Allah: Divine Attributes of the Most Merciful.

In Islam, Allah (S.W.T.) is referred to by 99 transcendent names that describe His infinite majesty, power, and perfection. These names, known as the 99 Names of Allah or al-Asma’ al-Husna, are mentioned in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). They capture the quintessential attributes of the One True God and serve as a means for believers to contemplate His glory.

The significance of the 99 Names lies in their ability to encapsulate the boundless nature of the Divine. While Allah is beyond any human expression or comprehension, these names offer a glimpse into His limitless qualities and help us understand His relationship with His creation.

1. Ar-Rahman (The Most Gracious)
2. Ar-Raheem (The Most Merciful)
3. Al-Malik (The Sovereign)
4. Al-Quddus (The Pure One)
5. As-Salaam (The Source of Peace)
6. Al-Mu’min (The Bestower of Faith)
7. Al-Aziz (The Mighty)
8. Al-Jabbar (The Compeller)
9. Al-Khaliq (The Creator)
10. Ar-Razzaq (The Provider)
11. Al-Fattah (The Opener)
12. Al-‘Aleem (The All-Knowing)
13. Al-Qabid (The Restrainer)
14. Al-Basit (The Expander)
15. Al-Khafid (The Abaser)
16. Ar-Rafi’ (The Exalter)
17. Al-Mu’izz (The Bestower of Honor)
18. Al-Muzill (The Dishonorer)
19. As-Sami’ (The All-Hearing)
20. Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing)

These names reflect Allah’s infinite mercy, sovereignty, purity, peace, power, sustenance, knowledge, control over bounties, ability to elevate or humble, honor or disgrace, and His all-encompassing hearing and sight. They remind us that He is aware of even our most subtle thoughts and actions.

21. Al-Hakam (The Judge)
22. Al-‘Adl (The Just)
23. Al-Lateef (The Subtle One)
24. Al-Khabeer (The All-Aware)
25. Al-Haleem (The Forbearing)
26. Al-‘Azeem (The Magnificent)
27. Al-Ghafoor (The Ever-Forgiving)
28. Ash-Shakoor (The Appreciative)
29. Al-‘Aliy (The Highest)
30. Al-Kabeer (The Greatest)

These names highlight Allah’s perfect justice, subtle wisdom, forbearance, magnificence, forgiveness, appreciation of good deeds, and His unmatched loftiness and greatness above all creation.

31. Al-Hafiz (The Preserver)
32. Al-Muqit (The Nourisher)
33. Al-Haseeb (The Reckoner)
34. Al-Jaleel (The Majestic)
35. Al-Kareem (The Generous)
36. Ar-Raqeeb (The Watchful)
37. Al-Mujeeb (The Responsive)
38. Al-Wasi’ (The All-Embracing)
39. Al-Hakeem (The Wise)
40. Al-Wadud (The Loving)

These names speak of Allah’s protection, nourishment, reckoning of all deeds, majesty, generosity, watchfulness over all affairs, responsiveness to prayers, all-embracing mercy, perfect wisdom, and His loving care for His creation.

41. Al-Majeed (The Glorious)
42. Al-Ba’ith (The Resurrector)
43. Ash-Shaheed (The Witness)
44. Al-Haqq (The Truth)
45. Al-Wakeel (The Trustee)
46. Al-Qawiyy (The Strong)
47. Al-Mateen (The Firm)
48. Al-Waliyy (The Protecting Friend)
49. Al-Hameed (The Praised One)
50. Al-Muhsi (The Reckoner)

These names describe Allah’s glory, power to resurrect, witnessing of all things, embodiment of truth, trusteeship over all affairs, unsurpassed strength, firmness, friendship and protection for believers, worthiness of all praise, and His reckoning of every single thing.

51. Al-Mubdi’ (The Originator)
52. Al-Mu’eed (The Reinstator)
53. Al-Muhyi (The Giver of Life)
54. Al-Mumeet (The Bringer of Death)
55. Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living)
56. Al-Qayyum (The Self-Subsisting)
57. Al-Wajid (The Perceiver)
58. Al-Majid (The Illustrious)
59. Al-Wahid (The One)
60. Al-Ahad (The Unique)

These names highlight Allah as the original creator of all things, the one who will bring a new creation after this world, the giver and taker of life, the Ever-Living who never dies, the Self-Subsisting sustainer of all, the Perceiver of all things, the Illustrious and Glorious, the One without partner, and the Absolutely Unique being deserving of all worship.

61. As-Samad (The Eternal)
62. Al-Qadir (The All-Powerful)
63. Al-Muqtadir (The Prevailing)
64. Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter)
65. Al-Mu’akhkhir (The Delayer)
66. Al-Awwal (The First)
67. Al-Akhir (The Last)
68. Az-Zahir (The Manifest)
69. Al-Batin (The Hidden)
70. Al-Wali (The Governor)

These names highlight Allah’s eternal nature, His infinite power and ability to prevail over all, His control in expediting or delaying events as He wills, His existence before the beginning of all creation and after its end, His manifestness through His signs yet incomprehensible essence, and His ultimate governance over the universe.

71. Al-Muta’ali (The Most Exalted)
72. Al-Barr (The Most Kind)
73. At-Tawwab (The Guide to Repentance)
74. Al-Muntaqim (The Avenger)
75. Al-‘Afuww (The Pardoner)
76. Ar-Ra’uf (The Compassionate)
77. Malik al-Mulk (The Owner of All)
78. Dhu al-Jalali wa al-Ikram (The Lord of Majesty and Generosity)
79. Al-Muqsit (The Equitable)
80. Al-Jami’ (The Gatherer)

These names describe Allah’s lofty exaltation above all creation, perfect kindness, guidance towards repentance, justly carried out vengeance, infinite pardon, deep compassion, absolute ownership and sovereignty over all dominions, majestic generosity, dispensation of complete equity and fairness, and the ultimate Gatherer of all on the Day of Judgment.

81. Al-Ghani (The Self-Sufficient)
82. Al-Mughni (The Enricher)
83. Al-Mani’ (The Preventer of Harm)
84. Ad-Darr (The Creator of the Universe)
85. An-Nafi’ (The Benefactor)
86. An-Nur (The Light)
87. Al-Hadi (The Guide)
88. Al-Badi’ (The Originator)
89. Al-Baqi (The Everlasting)
90. Al-Warith (The Inheritor of All
91. Ar-Rasheed (The Guide to the Right Path)
92. As-Saboor (The Patient One)

These names highlight Allah as the true guide to the straight path and His infinite patience and forbearance.

93. Al-Majeed (The Most Glorious)
94. Al-Ba’ith (The Resurrector)
95. Ash-Shaheed (The Witness)
96. Al-Haqq (The Truth)
97. Al-Wakeel (The Trustee)
98. Al-Qawwi (The Most Strong)
99. Al-Mateen (The Forceful)

The final names reaffirm Allah’s perfect glory, His power to resurrect all of creation, His witnessing over all affairs, His embodiment of truth, His trusteeship over all matters, His invincible might, and His forceful ability to carry out whatever He wills.

These 99 divine names are not mere words, but a profound reflection of Allah’s limitless majesty and perfection. They remind us of His absolute control over all affairs and instill a sense of humility, gratitude and reliance upon Him. By reflecting on their rich meanings, we gain insights into the nature of our Creator and Sustainer.

The 99 Names hold profound spiritual and ethical lessons, guiding believers to embody these noble attributes in their own lives – being merciful, just, truthful, patient, strong in faith and moral character. Reciting and contemplating them is considered a form of worship that draws us closer to Allah’s divine presence.

In essence, the 99 Names of Allah (S.W.T.) serve as a reminder of His unparalleled glory and a lighthouse for living a life in complete accordance with His will. They inspire awe, reverence and a deeper connection with the Divine Source of all existence. By internalizing these beautiful names and their meanings, we can elevate our souls, purify our hearts and ultimately attain the purpose of our creation – knowing and worshipping the One True God, Allah Almighty.