99 names of Allah | Easy Dua

"Allah has 99 names but Jesus ain't one."

99 names of Allah

The name Allah derives from the words Al, meaning 'The', and Ilah, meaning 'Deity', or an object of worship.

Therefore, Allah is the only deity worthy and deserving of worship. The name Allah is genderless and has no plural. From this we capture how unique and profound this name is. It refers to a being we should love and commit ourselves to; the one who is worthy of all praise and the only one to whom all worship is due. This name is so powerful that is comprises of all the 99 names you will come across in this section.

"It is truly I. I am Allah! There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Me. So worship Me ˹alone˺, and establish prayer for My remembrance."

The Quran

| Chapter 20, Verse 14

The All-Knowing, the Omniscient

The One whose knowledge (ilm) is neither acquired through learning nor preceded by ignorance, nor followed by forgetfulness. He is aware of all things, even before they happen!

The Restrainer, the Straightener

Al-Qaabid, Al-Baasit is the One who withholds and extends. He contracts when it is good and He expands when it is good. At time He withholds and at other times He gives. This goes for provisions (rizq), life and death.

The Expander, the Munificent

'Al-Baasit' (The Expander). This divine attribute signifies Allah's power to extend and expand provisions, sustenance, and comfort to His creation. It highlights His generosity and mercy, reminding believers of the boundless blessings and opportunities that come from Him. Invoking 'Al-Baasit' can inspire gratitude and trust in Allah's ability to provide and enrich our lives.

Al-Khaafidh, Ar-Raafi’ is the One who lowers whoever He willed by His Destruction and raises whoever He willed by His Endowment.

'Al-Rafi' (The Exalter). This divine attribute signifies Allah's power to elevate and raise in rank those whom He wills. It highlights His ability to grant honour, dignity, and status, both spiritually and materially. Understanding 'Al-Rafi' encourages believers to seek Allah's favour through righteousness and humility, knowing that true elevation comes from Him alone.

The Giver of Honour

Al-Mu’izz, Al-Muzil is the One who gives esteem to whoever He willed, hence there is no one to degrade Him; And He degrades whoever He willed, hence there is no one to give Him esteem.

The Giver of Dishonour

'Al-Muzil' (The Humiliator). This divine attribute signifies Allah's power to humble and disgrace those who are arrogant or unjust. It underscores the importance of humility and righteousness, reminding believers that true honour comes from Allah alone, and that He can abase anyone who strays from the path of integrity and piety.

The All-Hearing

The One Who hears all sounds and voices, in all of their different languages and all their many and various needs. He is the All-Hearing, the The Ever-Listening.

The One Whose insight sees all things clearly, even the smallest act and both the apparent and the hidden. He is the One who sees and understands all that has been, and all that will be.

The Judge, the Ultimate Arbiter

The One and Only true Judge and always delivers justice in every situation. He is the One whose judgments and decrees are never over-turned and He Who makes the final decision of the nature of all matters. He is the One who arbitrates all disputes.

The Utterly Just

The One who is entitled to do what He does.

The One who is Most knowledgeable of the most subtle details. His actions are so fine and subtle that they may be beyond our comprehension. He bestows gifts that are finely suited to the needs of His creation. He is extraordinarily gracious and understanding. He guides us and treats us with a kindness without us perceiving it.

The One who is acquainted with everything, inner and outer. He is the One who has perfect knowledge and understanding of the real condition, internal qualities and meanings of all that is created.

The Forbearer, The Indulgent

The One Who keeps bestowing blessings, both visible and hidden, on His creation, even though they disobey Him and make many mistakes. So He forgives and does not give the sinners the punishment they deserve; He encourages them to repent and gives them time to turn to Him.

The Magnificent, the Infinite

The One Who is greatest, mightiest, grandest and above all He has absolute greatness in both his attributes and self. All His actions are Perfect. He is the one deserving the attributes of glory and purity from all imperfection. His Might and Grandeur is surely beyond our grasp.

The All-Forgiving

The One Who forgives beyond expectation, accepts repentance and pardons our faults. He is the One who veils our sins end protects us from their effects, so we may go on without shame or guilt. No matter, how many or how huge the sin, Al-Ghafoor can cover it up.

The One Who gives abundantly in return for what was little. He is the One Who is the Most Appreciative because He appreciates even the smallest of deeds, all the time. And His appreciation is unlimited; for there is no end to the happiness of Paradise.

The Sublimely Exalted

The One Who is above and exceeds all others, there is nothing and no-one above Him. His Loftiness is absolutely perfect. He is the Highest. AI-‘Alee is above and surpasses all that has ever been, all that there now is, and all that shall ever be.

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