There are 99 names of Allah mentioned in the Quran, also known as 99 Attributes of Allah, Asma-ul-Husna (Arabic: أسماء الله الحسنى ). All these beautiful characteristics explain Allah’s attributes to the believers. According to Islamic tradition, HE has revealed HIMSELF by the names of ALLAH (الله) many times in the Qur’an so we know about HIS supremacy.
99 Names of Allah in English and Arabic:
The below listed 99 most agreed-upon attributes of Allah with meaning in English and Arabic are stated. Being a Muslim one should understand these attributes and their details as much as one can. Start understanding and know the significance of those Allah names and try to memorize by heart:
Al Rahman (الرحمن) The Most Gracious
Ar Raheem (الرحيم) The Most Merciful
Al Malik (الملك) The King of Kings
Al Quddus (القدوس) The Most Holy
As Salam (السلام) The Ultimate Provider of Peace
Al Mu'min (المؤمن) The Guarant Blessing
Al Muhaymin (المهيمن) The Guardian, the Preserver
Al Aziz (العزيز) The Almighty, the Self Sufficient
Al Jabbaar (الجبار) The Powerful ,
Al Mutakabbir (المتكبر) The Greatest
Al Khaaliq (الخالق) The Creator
Al Baari (البارئ) The Maker
Al Musawwir (المصور) The Fashioner of Forms
Al Ghaffaar (الغفار) The Ever-Forgiving
Al Qahhaar (القهار) The All Subduer
Al Wahhaab(الوهاب) The Bestower
Ar Razzaaq (الرزاق) The Ever-Providing,The Sustainer
Al Fattaah(الفتاح) The Ultimate Judge, The Opener of All Portals, the Victory Giver
Al Alim (العليم) The All-Knowing, the Omniscient
Al Qaabidh (القابض) The Restrainer, the Straightener
Al Baasit (الباسط) The Expander, the Munificent
Al Khaafidh (الخافض) The Abaser, The Demeanor
Ar Raafi' (الرافع) The Exalter
Al Mu'izz (المعز) The Giver of Honor
Al Muzil (المذل) The Humiliator
As Sami/Al Sami' (السميع) The All-Hearing
Al Basir (البصير) The All-Seeing
Al Hakam (الحكم) The Judge, the Ultimate Arbiter
Al 'Adl (العدل) The Utterly Just
Al Latif (اللطيف) The Kind
Al Khabir (الخبير) The All-Aware
Al Halim (الحليم) The Forbearer, The Indulgent
Al-‘Adheem (العظيم) The Magnificent, the Infinite
Al Ghafur (الغفور) The All-Forgiving
Ash Shakur (الشكور) The Grateful
Al Ali (العلي) The Sublimely Exalted
Al Kabir (الكبير) The Great
Al Hafidh (الحفيظ) The Preserver, The Protector
Al Muqit (المقيت) The Nourisher
Al Hasib (الحسيب) The Reckoner
Al Jalil (الجليل) The Majestic
Al Karim (الكريم) The Bountiful, the Generous
Ar Raqib (الرقيب) The Watchful
Al Mujib (المجيب) The Responsive, the Answerer
Al Wasi' (الواسع) The Vast, the All Encompassing
Al Hakim (الحكيم) The Wise
Al Wadud (الودود) The Loving, the Kind One
Al Majid (المجيد) The All Glorious
Al Ba'ith (الباعث) The Raiser of the Dead
Ash Shaheed (الشهيد) The Witness
Al Haqq (الحق) The Truth, the Real
Al Wakil (الوكيل) The Trustee, the Dependable
Al Qawiyy (القوي) The Strong
Al Mateen (المتين) The Firm, the Steadfast
Al Wali (الولي) The Protecting Friend, Patron, and Supporter
Al Hamidu (الحميد) The All Praise Worthy
Al Muhsi (المحصي) The Accounter, The Numberer of All
Al Mubdi (المبدئ) The Producer, Originator, and Initiator of all
Al Mu'id (المعيد) The Reinstater Who Brings Back All
Al Muhyi (المحيي) The Giver of Life
Al Mumit (المميت) The Bringer of Death, the Destroyer
Al Hayy (الحي) The Ever Living
Al Qayyum (القيوم) The Self Subsisting Sustainer of All
Al Waajid (الواجد) The Perceiver, the Finder, the Unfailing
Al Maajid (الماجد) The Illustrious, the Magnificent
Al Waahid (الواحد) The One, the All Inclusive, the Indivisible
Al Ahad (الاحد) The One, the Indivisible
As Samad (الصمد) The Everlasting,The Eternal Refuge
Al Qaadir (القادر) The All-Capable, The Most Able, The Most Powerful
Al Muqtadir (المقتدر) The All Determiner, the Dominant
Al Muqaddim (المقدم) The Expediter, He who brings forward
Al Mu'akhkhir (المؤخر) The Delayer, He who brings backwards
Al Awwal (الأول) The First
Al Aakhir (الآخر) The Last
Az Dhaahir (الظاهر) The Manifest; the All Victorious
Al Baatin (الباطن) The Hidden; the All Encompassing
Al Waali (الوالي) The Patron
Al Muta'ali (المتعالي) The Self Exalted
Al Barr (البر) The Most Kind and Righteous
At Tawwaab (التواب) The Ever-Pardoning, Ever Relenting
Al Muntaqim (المنتقم) The Avenger
Al 'Afuww (العفو) The Pardoner, The Forgiver
Ar Ra'uf (الرؤوف) The Clement, The Compassionate, The All-Pitying
Malik al Mulk (مالك الملك) The Owner of All Sovereignty
Dhu al Jalal wa al Ikram (ذو الجلال و الإكرام) The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
Al Muqsit (المقسط) The Equitable, the Requiter
Al Jaami' (الجامع) The Gatherer, the Unifier
Al Ghani (الغني) The All Rich, the Independent
Al Mughni (المغني) The Enricher, the Emancipator
Al Mani' (المانع) The Withholder, the Shielder, the Defender
Ad Dharr (الضآر) The Distresser
An Nafi' (النافع) The Propitious, the Benefactor
An Nur (النور) The Light
Al Hadi (الهادي) The Guide
Al Badi'i (البديع) Incomparable, the Originator
Al Baaqi (الباقي) The Ever Enduring and Immutable
Al Waarith (الوارث) The Heir, the Inheritor of All
Ar Rashid (الرشيد) The Guide, Infallible Teacher, and Knower
Al Saboor (الصبور) The Forbearing, The Patient
How many names of Allah are mentioned in the Quran?
Allah uses different titles for HIMSELF in Quran, describing His qualities to the believers. These Asma Ul-Husna help us to understand Allah in a far better way. These ninety-nine names of Allah are the most common agreed titles by Islamic scholars that are stated in Quran and Hadith also.
And (all) the most beautiful names belong to Allah, so call on Him by them, and leave the company of those who belie or deny (or utter impious speech against) His Names. They will be requited for what they used to do. (Surat Al-A’raf 7:180)