✦ 99 Names
📖 Source: Sunan at-Tirmidhi 3507
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What Is Asmaul Husna?
Asmaul Husna (أسماء الله الحسنى) — also written Asma ul Husna, Asma al Husna, or simply “the 99 Names of Allah” — are “the Most Beautiful Names” by which Allah describes Himself in the Quran and Sunnah. Each Name reflects a distinct attribute: mercy, power, knowledge, justice, patience, and more. Together, they form the fullest picture Islam gives of who Allah is — not abstract philosophy, but names meant to be learned, reflected on, and called upon directly in dua.
The Quran itself instructs believers to use them: “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them” (Surah Al-A’raf, 7:180). This is why Asmaul Husna occupies such a central place in daily Islamic practice — it isn’t a list to memorize and set aside, but a vocabulary for approaching Allah in worship and supplication.
For many people, first encountering the full list of 99 Names can feel abstract — a long sequence of unfamiliar Arabic terms. The way past that is to treat each Name individually: read its meaning, sit with what that attribute implies, and notice which Names already show up, unnamed, in everyday dua. Someone who prays “O Allah, provide for me” is already calling on Ar-Razzaq, whether or not they’ve used the Name itself. Learning Asmaul Husna often turns out to be less about acquiring new vocabulary and more about recognizing language that was already familiar.
Looking for the PDF or video version? A printable PDF of the complete Asmaul Husna (99 Names of Allah) is available further down this page, along with a note on recitation audio — both are covered under
Printable & Audio Versions.
A note on this list: the 99 Names are most commonly compiled from the narration in Sunan at-Tirmidhi. Slightly different orderings exist across scholarly compilations, but the Names themselves are consistent across authentic sources.
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The 99 Names of Allah
01
الرَّحْمَنُ
Ar-Rahman
The Most Merciful / The Most Compassionate
02
الرَّحِيمُ
Ar-Rahim
The Bestower of Mercy
03
الْمَلِكُ
Al-Malik
The King / The Sovereign
04
الْقُدُّوسُ
Al-Quddus
The Most Sacred, The Most Pure
05
السَّلَامُ
As-Salam
The Source of Peace
06
الْمُؤْمِنُ
Al-Mu’min
The Giver of Faith and Security
07
الْمُهَيْمِنُ
Al-Muhaymin
The Guardian, The Protector
08
الْعَزِيزُ
Al-Aziz
The Almighty, The Mighty
09
الْجَبَّارُ
Al-Jabbar
The Compeller, The Restorer
10
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
Al-Mutakabbir
The Supreme, The Majestic
11
الْخَالِقُ
Al-Khaliq
The Creator
12
الْبَارِئُ
Al-Bari’
The Evolver, The Maker
13
الْمُصَوِّرُ
Al-Musawwir
The Fashioner, The Shaper
14
الْغَفَّارُ
Al-Ghaffar
The Ever-Forgiving
15
الْقَهَّارُ
Al-Qahhar
The Subduer, The Ever-Dominant
16
الْوَهَّابُ
Al-Wahhab
The Bestower, The Giver of Gifts
17
الرَّزَّاقُ
Ar-Razzaq
The Provider, The Sustainer
18
الْفَتَّاحُ
Al-Fattah
The Opener, The Judge
19
الْعَلِيمُ
Al-‘Alim
The All-Knowing
20
الْقَابِضُ
Al-Qabid
The Constrictor, The Withholder
21
الْبَاسِطُ
Al-Basit
The Expander, The Extender
22
الْخَافِضُ
Al-Khafid
The Abaser, The Humbler
23
الرَّافِعُ
Ar-Rafi’
The Exalter, The Elevator
24
الْمُعِزُّ
Al-Mu’izz
The Bestower of Honor
25
الْمُذِلُّ
Al-Mudhill
The Humiliator, The Dishonorer
26
السَّمِيعُ
As-Sami’
The All-Hearing
27
الْبَصِيرُ
Al-Basir
The All-Seeing
28
الْحَكَمُ
Al-Hakam
The Judge, The Arbitrator
29
الْعَدْلُ
Al-‘Adl
The Utterly Just
30
اللَّطِيفُ
Al-Latif
The Subtle, The Gentle
31
الْخَبِيرُ
Al-Khabir
The All-Aware
32
الْحَلِيمُ
Al-Halim
The Forbearing, The Clement
33
الْعَظِيمُ
Al-‘Azim
The Magnificent, The Supreme
34
الْغَفُورُ
Al-Ghafur
The All-Forgiving
35
الشَّكُورُ
Ash-Shakur
The Most Appreciative
36
الْعَلِيُّ
Al-‘Ali
The Most High
37
الْكَبِيرُ
Al-Kabir
The Greatest, The Most Great
38
الْحَفِيظُ
Al-Hafiz
The Preserver, The Guardian
39
الْمُقِيتُ
Al-Muqit
The Sustainer, The Nourisher
40
الْحَسِيبُ
Al-Hasib
The Reckoner, The Accounter
41
الْجَلِيلُ
Al-Jalil
The Majestic
42
الْكَرِيمُ
Al-Karim
The Generous, The Bountiful
43
الرَّقِيبُ
Ar-Raqib
The Watchful
44
الْمُجِيبُ
Al-Mujib
The Responsive, The Answerer
45
الْوَاسِعُ
Al-Wasi’
The All-Encompassing, The Vast
46
الْحَكِيمُ
Al-Hakim
The All-Wise
47
الْوَدُودُ
Al-Wadud
The Most Loving
48
الْمَجِيدُ
Al-Majid
The Glorious, The Most Honorable
49
الْبَاعِثُ
Al-Ba’ith
The Resurrector
50
الشَّهِيدُ
Ash-Shahid
The Witness
51
الْحَقُّ
Al-Haqq
The Truth, The Reality
52
الْوَكِيلُ
Al-Wakil
The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs
53
الْقَوِيُّ
Al-Qawiyy
The Most Strong
54
الْمَتِينُ
Al-Matin
The Firm, The Steadfast
55
الْوَلِيُّ
Al-Waliyy
The Protecting Friend
56
الْحَمِيدُ
Al-Hamid
The Praiseworthy
57
الْمُحْصِي
Al-Muhsi
The Accounter, The Reckoner of All Things
58
الْمُبْدِئُ
Al-Mubdi’
The Originator, The Initiator
59
الْمُعِيدُ
Al-Mu’id
The Restorer, The Reinstater
60
الْمُحْيِي
Al-Muhyi
The Giver of Life
61
الْمُمِيتُ
Al-Mumit
The Bringer of Death
62
الْحَيُّ
Al-Hayy
The Ever-Living
63
الْقَيُّومُ
Al-Qayyum
The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer of All
64
الْوَاجِدُ
Al-Wajid
The Finder, The Perceiver
65
الْمَاجِدُ
Al-Majid
The Noble, The Illustrious
66
الْوَاحِدُ
Al-Wahid
The One, The Unique
67
اَلْأَحَدُ
Al-Ahad
The One, The Indivisible
68
الصَّمَدُ
As-Samad
The Eternal Refuge, The Self-Sufficient
69
الْقَادِرُ
Al-Qadir
The All-Able, The Capable
70
الْمُقْتَدِرُ
Al-Muqtadir
The All-Determiner, The Omnipotent
71
الْمُقَدِّمُ
Al-Muqaddim
The Expediter, The Promoter
72
الْمُؤَخِّرُ
Al-Mu’akhkhir
The Delayer, The Postponer
73
الْأَوَّلُ
Al-Awwal
The First
74
الْآخِرُ
Al-Akhir
The Last
75
الظَّاهِرُ
Az-Zahir
The Manifest, The Evident
76
الْبَاطِنُ
Al-Batin
The Hidden, The Unmanifest
77
الْوَالِي
Al-Wali
The Governor, The Protecting Friend
78
الْمُتَعَالِي
Al-Muta’ali
The Self-Exalted, The Most High
79
الْبَرُّ
Al-Barr
The Source of All Goodness
80
التَّوَابُ
At-Tawwab
The Ever-Accepting of Repentance
81
الْمُنْتَقِمُ
Al-Muntaqim
The Avenger
82
الْعَفُوُّ
Al-‘Afuww
The Pardoner, The Effacer of Sins
83
الرَّؤُوفُ
Ar-Ra’uf
The Compassionate, The All-Pitying
84
مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ
Malik-ul-Mulk
Owner of All Sovereignty
85
ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
Lord of Majesty and Generosity
86
الْمُقْسِطُ
Al-Muqsit
The Equitable, The Just
87
الْجَامِعُ
Al-Jami’
The Gatherer, The Uniter
88
الْغَنِيُّ
Al-Ghani
The Self-Sufficient, The Rich
89
الْمُغْنِي
Al-Mughni
The Enricher
90
الْمَانِعُ
Al-Mani’
The Preventer, The Withholder
91
الضَّارُّ
Ad-Darr
The One Who Allows Harm (as a means of test or justice)
92
النَّافِعُ
An-Nafi’
The Benefiter, The Source of Good
93
النُّورُ
An-Nur
The Light
94
الْهَادِي
Al-Hadi
The Guide
95
الْبَدِيعُ
Al-Badi’
The Incomparable Originator
96
الْبَاقِي
Al-Baqi
The Everlasting, The Eternal
97
الْوَارِثُ
Al-Warith
The Inheritor, The Ultimate Heir
98
الرَّشِيدُ
Ar-Rashid
The Guide to the Right Path
99
الصَّبُورُ
As-Sabur
The Patient, The Timeless
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Asmaul Husna in the Quran and Sunnah
The Names aren’t a separate list appended to Islamic scripture — they’re woven through the Quran itself, often appearing in pairs at the end of a verse as a kind of signature. A verse describing forgiveness might close with “and Allah is Al-Ghafur, Ar-Rahim” (Forgiving, Merciful); a verse on justice might close invoking Al-‘Adl. Reading the Quran with attention to these closing Names often reveals why a particular Name was paired with that specific verse — the pairing itself carries meaning.
The hadith literature adds further context. Beyond the well-known narration in Sunan at-Tirmidhi that compiles the 99 by name, other hadith describe the Prophet ﷺ invoking specific Names in specific situations — using Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum (“O Ever-Living, O Sustainer”) in moments of distress, for example, which is why that pairing remains one of the most commonly recited dua phrases today.
This is part of why scholars distinguish between simply reading the list and genuinely learning Asmaul Husna: the Names are meant to be recognized in context, not only recited as a standalone sequence.
Reading all 99 Names in sequence can feel overwhelming at first. Many people find it easier to start by grouping them around a few recurring themes, then noticing how the Names within each group relate to each other.
Mercy & Forgiveness: Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim, Al-Ghafur, Al-Ghaffar, At-Tawwab, Al-‘Afuww, Ar-Ra’uf. These are the Names most often called upon in dua when seeking forgiveness — for example, saying “Ya Ghafur, forgive me” draws directly on Al-Ghaffar’s meaning.
Power & Sovereignty: Al-Malik, Al-Aziz, Al-Jabbar, Al-Qadir, Al-Muqtadir, Al-Qawiyy, Al-Matin. These reflect Allah’s total authority — often reflected on in moments that feel outside one’s own control.
Knowledge & Awareness: Al-‘Alim, Al-Khabir, As-Sami’, Al-Basir, Ar-Raqib. These Names remind that nothing — spoken or hidden — is outside Allah’s knowledge, which many scholars connect to developing sincerity in worship.
Provision & Sustenance: Ar-Razzaq, Al-Wahhab, Al-Fattah, Al-Mughni, Al-Ghani. Commonly called upon when asking for provision, opportunity, or relief from financial hardship — “Ya Razzaq” is one of the most frequently used Names in daily dua.
Guidance & Patience: Al-Hadi, Ar-Rashid, As-Sabur, Al-Halim. Reflected on especially during difficulty — As-Sabur (The Patient) in particular is often called upon by someone asking Allah to grant them patience, since the Name itself models the quality being asked for.
How to Memorize the 99 Names
Attempting all 99 Names at once rarely sticks. A more sustainable approach, used by many teachers, is:
1. Start in small groups. Learn 5–10 Names at a time rather than the full list. Review the previous group before adding a new one.
2. Attach meaning before pronunciation. Understanding what a Name means makes it far easier to retain than memorizing sound alone — this is also what the hadith’s instruction to “enumerate” the Names points toward.
3. Repeat after each prayer. Reciting a small group after each of the five daily prayers builds repetition naturally into a routine you already have, rather than requiring a separate study session.
4. Use them in dua as you learn them. Actively calling on a Name in your own supplications reinforces it far more than passive repetition of the list alone.
Printable & Audio Versions
Many people prefer to keep Asmaul Husna somewhere physical — printed and placed by a prayer space, or saved for offline reading. A printable PDF version of this complete list (Arabic, transliteration, and meaning for all 99 Names) is available to download, formatted for printing on a standard page.
For hearing the correct pronunciation of each Name, a full audio recitation of Asmaul Husna is a useful companion to this written list, particularly while you’re still learning the Arabic pronunciation of less familiar Names.
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The Virtue of Learning the 99 Names
A path to Paradise. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety-nine Names, one hundred minus one. Whoever enumerates them will enter Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736, Sahih Muslim 2677)
A deeper relationship with Allah. Reflecting on each Name — not just memorizing it — builds a fuller understanding of who Allah is, which many scholars describe as the foundation of sincere worship.
A source for dua. The Quran instructs: “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them” (Surah Al-A’raf, 7:180) — calling on Allah by the specific Name relevant to your need (Ar-Razzaq when asking for provision, Ash-Shafi when asking for healing) is a recommended practice.
Common Misunderstandings About Asmaul Husna
“Memorizing the list is the goal.” Memorization is the starting point, not the destination. The hadith’s wording — “enumerates them” — is understood by scholars to mean internalizing and reflecting on each Name’s meaning, not simply reciting 99 words in sequence.
“Only certain Names are relevant to daily life.” In practice, most people gravitate toward a handful of familiar Names (Ar-Rahman, Ar-Razzaq) and rarely engage the rest. Rotating through different Names — especially ones tied to a current situation, like Al-Hadi when seeking direction — keeps the practice from becoming repetitive.
“The Names are only for scholars to study.” Asmaul Husna is taught to children in many households precisely because it doesn’t require advanced knowledge to begin — understanding grows with repetition and life experience, not academic study alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “enumerate” mean in the hadith about the 99 Names?
Scholars explain “enumerate” (ahsaha) as more than memorizing the list — it means understanding each Name’s meaning, believing in it, and living in a way shaped by that understanding.
Are there exactly 99 Names, or more?
The 99 are the Names specifically highlighted in the hadith tradition as carrying this particular virtue. Some scholars note Allah’s attributes described throughout the Quran and Sunnah exceed 99, but these 99 are the ones traditionally compiled and taught together.
Can I use these Names in dua (supplication)?
Yes — the Quran directly instructs believers to call on Allah using His beautiful Names. Choosing the Name relevant to what you’re asking for (Al-Ghafur when seeking forgiveness, Ash-Shafi when asking for healing) is a well-established practice.
What’s the best way to memorize all 99 Names?
Most people find it easier to learn them in small groups of 5–10 at a time, reviewing daily, rather than attempting all 99 at once. Repeating them after each prayer is a common method.
Do the 99 Names have a fixed order?
The order varies slightly between compilations — this list follows the widely circulated Tirmidhi-based sequence, though the Quran and Sunnah don’t mandate one single fixed order.
Is there a downloadable PDF of the 99 Names of Allah?
Yes — a printable PDF version of this complete list is available, formatted with the Arabic, transliteration, and meaning for all 99 Names on a compact, printable layout.
Where can I hear the correct pronunciation of each Name?
An audio recitation covering all 99 Names is a useful companion to this page, especially for Names with less familiar Arabic pronunciation. Listening alongside reading the transliteration helps most learners retain the correct pronunciation faster.
What’s the difference between Asmaul Husna and “Allah” written in Arabic?
Asmaul Husna refers to the 99 Names describing Allah’s attributes. “Allah” itself (الله) is the proper Name of God in Islam and is separate from — though referenced alongside — the 99 additional Names.
