The 99 names of ALLAH’s called ASMA UL HUSNA hold great significance in Islam. These names of ALLAH have different meanings and are highly impactful. It depicts the unique attribute of ALLAH and exhibits his mercy, wisdom, and power. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of reciting the 99 names of ALLAH. But before that, it is important to know the 99 names of ALLAH and its meanings. Below is the table listing of all the 99 names of ALLAH along with their meanings
Some of the benefits that we can get through reciting these names are :
99 Name Of Allah And Meaning
Name | Meaning | Name | Meaning |
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Ar-Rahman | The Beneficent | Ar-Raheem | The Merciful |
Al-Malik | The King | Al-Quddus | The Pure, The Holy |
As-Salam | The Source of Peace | Al-Mu’min | The Giver of Faith |
Al-Muhaymin | The Protector | Al-Aziz | The Almighty |
Al-Jabbar | The Compeller | Al-Mutakabbir | The Majestic |
Al-Khaliq | The Creator | Al-Bari | The Evolver |
Al-Musawwir | The Fashioner | Al-Ghaffar | The Great Forgiver |
Al-Qahhar | The All-Prevailing | Al-Wahhab | The Supreme Bestower |
Ar-Razzaq | The Provider | Al-Fattah | The Opener |
Al-Alim | The All-Knowing | Al-Qabid | The Withholder |
Al-Basit | The Extender | Al-Khafid | The Reducer |
Ar-Rafi | The Exalter | Al-Mu’izz | The Honor-Giver |
Al-Mudhill | The Dishonorer | As-Sami | The All-Hearing |
Al-Basir | The All-Seeing | Al-Hakam | The Judge |
Al-Adl | The Utterly Just | Al-Latif | The Subtle One |
Al-Khabir | The All-Aware | Al-Halim | The Forbearing |
Al-Azim | The Magnificent | Al-Ghafur | The Great Forgiver |
Ash-Shakur | The Most Appreciative | Al-Ali | The Most High |
Al-Kabir | The Most Great | Al-Hafiz | The Preserver |
Al-Muqit | The Sustainer | Al-Hasib | The Reckoner |
Al-Jalil | The Majestic | Al-Karim | The Generous |
Ar-Raqib | The Watchful | Al-Mujib | The Responsive |
Al-Wasi | The All-Encompassing | Al-Hakim | The All-Wise |
Al-Wadud | The Most Loving | Al-Majid | The Glorious |
Al-Ba’ith | The Resurrector | Ash-Shahid | The Witness |
Al-Haqq | The Truth | Al-Wakil | The Trustee |
Al-Qawiyy | The Most Strong | Al-Matin | The Firm |
Al-Wali | The Protecting Friend | Al-Hamid | The Praiseworthy |
Al-Muhsi | The Appraiser | Al-Mubdi | The Originator |
Al-Mu’id | The Restorer | Al-Muhyi | The Giver of Life |
Al-Mumit | The Creator of Death | Al-Hayy | The Ever-Living |
Al-Qayyum | The Sustainer | Al-Wajid | The Perceiver |
Al-Majid | The Illustrious | Al-Wahid | The One |
Al-Ahad | The Unique | As-Samad | The Eternal |
Al-Qadir | The Omnipotent | Al-Muqtadir | The Powerful |
Al-Muqaddim | The Expediter | Al-Mu’akhkhir | The Delayer |
Al-Awwal | The First | Al-Akhir | The Last |
Az-Zahir | The Manifest | Al-Batin | The Hidden |
Al-Wali | The Governor | Al-Muta’ali | The Self Exalted |
Al-Barr | The Source of All Goodness | At-Tawwab | The Ever-Pardoning |
Al-Muntaqim | The Avenger | Al-Afu | The Pardoner |
Ar-Ra’uf | The Most Kind | Malik Al-Mulk | Master of the Kingdom |
Dhul-Jalali Wal-Ikram | The Lord of Glory and Honour | Al-Muqsit | The Just |
Al-Jami | The Gatherer | Al-Ghani | The Self-Sufficient |
Al-Mughni | The Enricher | Al-Mani | The Preventer |
Ad-Darr | The Distresser | An-Nafi | The Benefactor |
An-Nur | The Light | Al-Hadi | The Guide |
Al-Badi | The Incomparable | Al-Baqi | The Everlasting |
Al-Warith | The Inheritor of All | Ar-Rashid | The Guide, Infallible Teacher |
As-Sabur | The Patient |
RELIEF FROM STRESS AND ANXIETY
The names of ALLAH have the power to provide instant comfort and a sense of relief to its believers. Reciting the names of ALLAH like Ar Rahman, Ar Raheem, and Al Wahab reminds us about the power ALLAH holds. It reminds us that Allah is the all powerful, beneficient, and the merciful. No matter what the situations are and how distressed we are, these names of ALLAH provide us inner peace. It removes all our insecurities and gives us hope that ALLAH is the controller and he will take us out of all the hardships of life.INCREASE OUR SUSTENANCE
Every Muslim firmly believes that ALLAH is the only Sustainer. He only has the power to provide us with the things we need. He is the one who feeds the creatures of the ocean, creatures of the sky, and the creatures of the land. Reciting the names Al Ghani, Al Mughni, and Al Razzak can provide us sustenance from places that we can’t even imagine. These names of ALLAH remind us that we are nothing and we don’t have the power to feed ourselves. It is ALLAH who can provide us with food, wealth, and rizq.RELIEF FROM DEADLY DISEASES
ALLAH (SWT) is the only one who can treat every sort of disease. Muslims should call upon him and ask for relief from diseases they have. For this purpose recitation of As Salam is highly beneficial. The meaning of this name is the one who provides us peace. By reciting this name ALLAH will help his believer and protect him from different diseases.ACCEPTANCE OF PRAYERS
Every name of ALLAH has a different meaning and essence. These names have the power to make our prayers more impactful. ALLAH SWT loves it when we ask for his guidance by calling him by his different names. Reciting different names of ALLAH before asking for our wishes and desires makes it even more effective. Prayers get accepted and we get what’s best for us by reciting the names of ALLAH. Moreover, different names of ALLAH can be used for different purposes:- As-Samad: It can be recited to seek ALLAH ‘s help in hardships.
- Al-Wadud: It can be recited for increasing the love and unity among people.
- Al-Bari: Everyone can recite this name but pregnant ladies must read this name during the pregnancy period for a healthy and safe pregnancy.
- Al-Hafiz: The name protects from different calamities.