Allah is the One God, the Creator, the Lord, the Sovereign, and the One worthy of worship. The Qur’an teaches that Allah possesses the Most Beautiful Names (Al-Asma’ Al-Husna). Allah says:
“To Him
belong the best names.”
— Qur’an 20:8
And in
Surat Al-Hashr:
“He is
Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names.”
— Qur’an 59:24
The
following collection brings together 1,000 names, attributes, descriptions,
and expressions of praise referring to Allah.
An
important note about this list
This is not
a claim that all 1,000 expressions are established Divine Names in the
technical theological sense.
Islamic scholars distinguish between:
- Divine Names established by
revelation;
- Attributes and descriptions
established by the Qur’an and Sunnah;
- Expressions of praise and
supplication whose meanings are sound, but which should not necessarily be
treated as independent Divine Names.
For this
reason, the symbols below are used:
★ — An established or widely
transmitted Divine Name or expression.
◇ — A Qur’anic, Prophetic, textual,
or established description/expression concerning Allah, but its status as an
independent Divine Name may require scholarly qualification.
◆ — A devotional expression
formulated from sound meanings for praise and supplication. It is not being
presented as an independently established Divine Name.
The Prophet
ﷺ also taught supplications
containing profound descriptions of Allah. Among them is the famous
supplication mentioning Allah as Al-Ahad, As-Samad, Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram,
and other descriptions.
Part I —
Established and Widely Transmitted Names
1–100
- ★
Allah
- ★
The Lord
- ★
Ar-Rahman — The Most Merciful
- ★
Ar-Rahim — The Especially Merciful
- ★ Al-Malik — The King, The Sovereign
- ★ Al-Quddus — The Most Holy, The Pure
- ★ As-Salam — The Source of Peace and
Perfection
- ★ Al-Mu’min — The Giver of Security and
Faith
- ★ Al-Muhaymin — The Overseer, The Guardian
- ★
Al-Aziz — The Almighty
- ★ Al-Jabbar — The Compeller, The Restorer
- ★
Al-Mutakabbir — The Supreme
- ★
Al-Khaliq — The Creator
- ★
Al-Bari’ —
The Originator
- ★
Al-Musawwir — The Fashioner
- ★
Al-Ghaffar — The Constantly Forgiving
- ★
Al-Qahhar — The All-Subduing
- ★
Al-Wahhab — The Bestower
- ★
Ar-Razzaq — The Provider
- ★
Al-Fattah — The Opener
- ★
Al-‘Alim —
The All-Knowing
- ★
As-Sami‘ —
The All-Hearing
- ★
Al-Basir — The All-Seeing
- ★
Al-Hakam — The Judge
- ★
Al-‘Adl —
The Just
- ★ Al-Latif — The Subtle, The Gentle
- ★
Al-Khabir — The All-Aware
- ★
Al-Halim — The Forbearing
- ★
Al-‘Azim —
The Magnificent
- ★
Al-Ghafur — The Forgiving
- ★ Ash-Shakur — The Appreciative, The Most
Grateful
- ★
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 Most Generous
- ★
Ar-Raqib — The Watchful
- ★ Al-Mujib — The One Who Responds
- ★
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, The Disposer of
Affairs
- ★
Al-Qawiyy — The All-Strong
- ★ Al-Matin — The Firm, The Steadfast
- ★
Al-Wali — The Protecting Friend
- ★
Al-Hamid — The Praiseworthy
- ★
Al-Muhsi — The Enumerator
- ★
Al-Mubdi’ —
The Originator
- ★
Al-Mu‘id —
The Restorer
- ★ Al-Muhyi — The Giver of Life
- ★ Al-Mumit — The Giver of Death
- ★
Al-Hayy — The Ever-Living
- ★
Al-Qayyum — The Self-Sustaining
- ★ Al-Wajid — The Finder, The Perceiver
- ★
Al-Majid — The Glorious
- ★
Al-Wahid — The One
- ★ Al-Ahad — The One and Only
- ★ As-Samad — The Eternal Refuge, The
Self-Sufficient
- ★
Al-Qadir — The All-Powerful
- ★
Al-Muqtadir — The Omnipotent
- ★ Al-Muqaddim — The One Who Brings Forward
- ★ Al-Mu’akhkhir — The One Who Delays
- ★
Al-Awwal — The First
- ★
Al-Akhir — The Last
- ★
Az-Zahir — The Manifest
- ★
Al-Batin — The Hidden
- ★ Al-Wali — The Governor, The Patron
- ★ Al-Muta‘ali — The Most Exalted
- ★ Al-Barr — The Source of Goodness
- ★ At-Tawwab — The Accepter of Repentance
- ★ Al-Muntaqim — The One Who Takes Just
Retribution
- ★
Al-‘Afuww —
The Pardoner
- ★
Ar-Ra’uf —
The Most Kind
- ★ Malik Al-Mulk — Owner of All Sovereignty
- ★ Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram — Possessor of Majesty and Honor
- ★
Al-Muqsit — The Equitable
- ★
Al-Jami‘ —
The Gatherer
- ★
Al-Ghani — The Self-Sufficient
- ★
Al-Mughni — The Enricher
- ★
Al-Mani‘ —
The Preventer
- ★
An-Nafi‘ —
The Benefactor
- ★
An-Nur — The Light
- ★
Al-Hadi — The Guide
- ★
Al-Badi‘ —
The Incomparable Originator
- ★
Al-Baqi — The Everlasting
- ★
Al-Warith — The Inheritor
- ★ Ar-Rashid — The Guide to the Right Way
- ★
As-Sabur — The Most Patient
- ★ Arham Ar-Rahimin — The Most Merciful of those who
show mercy
- ★ Khayr Al-Ghafirin — The Best of Forgivers
- ★ Khayr Al-Hakimin — The Best of Judges
- ★ Ahsan Al-Khaliqin — The Best of Creators
- ★ Khayr Ar-Raziqin — The Best of Providers
- ★ Rabb Al-‘Alamin — Lord of the Worlds
Part II
— Scriptural and Textual Expressions
101–200
- ◇ Lord of the heavens and the earth
- ◇
Lord of the Mighty Throne
- ◇
Lord of the Noble Throne
- ◇ Lord of the East and the West
- ◇
Lord of the two Easts
- ◇
Lord of the two Wests
- ◇
Lord of the daybreak
- ◇
Lord of mankind
- ◇
God of mankind
- ◇
King of mankind
- ◇ Originator of the heavens and the earth
- ◇ Creator of the heavens and the earth
- ◇ Originator of the heavens and the earth
- ◇ Knower of the unseen and the witnessed
- ◇
Knower of the unseen
- ◇
Knower of all unseen things
- ◇ Knower of what is secret and more hidden
- ◇
Mighty in power
- ◇
Severe in punishment
- ◇
Swift in reckoning
- ◇
Swift in punishment
- ◇
Strong in power
- ◇
Possessor of strength
- ◇
Possessor of mercy
- ◇
Possessor of great bounty
- ◇
Possessor of the ascents
- ◇
Possessor of the Throne
- ◇
Possessor of abundance
- ◇
Possessor of retribution
- ◇
Possessor of bounty
- ◇
Possessor of forgiveness
- ◇
Worthy of reverence
- ◇
Worthy of forgiveness
- ◇
Accepter of repentance
- ◇
Forgiver of sin
- ◇ Accepter of repentance and forgiver of
sin
- ◇
Exalted in ranks
- ◇ Exalted in ranks, Possessor of the Throne
- ◇
Splitter of the dawn
- ◇ Splitter of the seed and the fruit stone
- ◇
Bringer forth of the dawn
- ◇ Light of the heavens and the earth
- ◇
Creator of everything
- ◇
Creator of mankind
- ◇
Originator of creation
- ◇
Originator of humanity
- ◇ Master of the Day of Judgment
- ◇
Owner of all sovereignty
- ◇
Turner of hearts
- ◇
Controller of hearts
- ◇
Turner of night and day
- ◇
Changer of conditions
- ◇
Remover of harm
- ◇
Remover of distress
- ◇ Remover of hardship from His servants
- ◇
Protector of believers
- ◇
Protector of the God-fearing
- ◇
Protector of the righteous
- ◇
Protector of the oppressed
- ◇
Patron of believers
- ◇
Patron of the God-fearing
- ◇
Patron of the righteous
- ◇
Helper of believers
- ◇
Supporter of believers
- ◇
Best of helpers
- ◇
Best of planners
- ◇ Best of those who open the way
- ◇
Best of those who judge
- ◇
Best of those who grant
- ◇
Best of inheritors
- ◇ Best of those who show mercy
- ◇
Best of protectors
- ◇
Best of those who grant
- ◇
Best of those who appreciate
- ◇
Best of forgivers
- ◇ Best of those who open the way
- ◇
Best of providers
- ◇
Best of judges
- ◇
Best of rulers
- ◇ Most Merciful of those who show mercy
- ◇
Swiftest of reckoners
- ◇
Swiftest in reckoning
- ◇
Most Generous of the generous
- ◇ Most Merciful of those who show mercy
- ◇
Widest in mercy
- ◇ Most Generous of those who are asked
- ◇
Most Generous of benefactors
- ◇
Most truthful in speech
- ◇
Most truthful of the truthful
- ◇ Most just of those who judge
- ◇
Wisest of judges
- ◇
Best of creators
- ◇ Best of those who open the way
- ◇
Best of protectors
- ◇
Best of providers
- ◇
Best of inheritors
- ◇ Best of those who show mercy
- ◇
Best of forgivers
- ◇
Best of helpers
- ◇
Best of patrons
Part III
— Expressions of Divine Perfection
201–300
- ◆
The Perfect in His perfection
- ◆
The Perfect in His majesty
- ◆
The Perfect in His beauty
- ◆
The Perfect in His actions
- ◆
The Perfect in His attributes
- ◆
The Magnificent in His greatness
- ◆
The Majestic in His majesty
- ◆
The Great in His sovereignty
- ◆
The Great in His dominion
- ◆
The Great in His power
- ◆
The Great in His wisdom
- ◆
The Great in His mercy
- ◆
The Great in His forgiveness
- ◆
The Great in His bounty
- ◆
The Great in His giving
- ◆
The Great in His kindness
- ◆
The Great in His generosity
- ◆
The Great in His gentleness
- ◆
The Great in His knowledge
- ◆
The Great in His forbearance
- ◆ The One whose perfection has no
deficiency
- ◆ The One free from every imperfection
- ◆ The One free from every defect
- ◆ The One free from every injustice
- ◆ The One free from every partner
- ◆ The One free from every equal
- ◆ The One free from every likeness
- ◆ The One free from every counterpart
- ◆ The One free from every rival
- ◆
The One free from offspring
- ◆
The One free from consort
- ◆
The One free from need
- ◆
The One free from annihilation
- ◆
The One free from weakness
- ◆
The One free from ignorance
- ◆
The One free from forgetfulness
- ◆
The One free from sleep
- ◆
The One free from injustice
- ◆
The One free from purposelessness
- ◆
The One free from falsehood
- ◆ The One whose perfection is absolute
- ◆
Possessor of absolute perfection
- ◆
Possessor of absolute majesty
- ◆
Possessor of absolute greatness
- ◆
Possessor of absolute power
- ◆
Possessor of profound wisdom
- ◆
Possessor of vast mercy
- ◆
Possessor of magnificent forgiveness
- ◆
Possessor of tremendous bounty
- ◆
Possessor of magnificent dominion
- ◆
Possessor of mighty authority
- ◆
Possessor of abundant giving
- ◆
Possessor of immense bounty
- ◆
Possessor of magnificent kindness
- ◆
Possessor of magnificent generosity
- ◆
Possessor of magnificent goodness
- ◆
Possessor of magnificent gentleness
- ◆
Possessor of encompassing knowledge
- ◆
Possessor of profound wisdom
- ◆
Possessor of overwhelming power
- ◆
The One distinguished by perfection
- ◆
The One distinguished by majesty
- ◆
The One distinguished by greatness
- ◆
The One distinguished by creation
- ◆
The One distinguished by command
- ◆
The One distinguished by judgment
- ◆
The One distinguished by sovereignty
- ◆
The One distinguished by worship
- ◆
The One distinguished by divinity
- ◆
The One distinguished by lordship
- ◆
The One in His essence
- ◆
The One in His attributes
- ◆
The One in His actions
- ◆
The One in His lordship
- ◆
The One in His divinity
- ◆
The One in His dominion
- ◆
The One in His judgment
- ◆
The One in His governance
- ◆
The One without equal
- ◆
The One without partner
- ◆
The One without likeness
- ◆
The One without counterpart
- ◆ The Eternal Refuge to whom creation turns
- ◆ The Eternal Refuge upon whom creation
depends
- ◆ The Self-Sufficient, independent of all
worlds
- ◆ The Self-Sufficient, independent of His
creation
- ◆ The Rich One upon whom everything depends
- ◆ The One sought for every need
- ◆
The One sought in hardship
- ◆
The One sought in distress
- ◆
The One sought in calamity
- ◆
The One sought in adversity
- ◆
The One sought in trials
- ◆
The One sought in fear
- ◆
The One sought in hope
- ◆
The One sought in supplication
- ◆
The Refuge in hardship
- ◆
The Shelter in distress
- ◆ The One to whom creation flees in
calamity
- ◆ The One upon whom help is sought in every
matter
Part IV
— Mercy, Forgiveness, and Compassion
301–400
- ◆ The Most Merciful of all who show mercy
- ◆ More Merciful than every merciful one
- ◆ More Merciful to His servants than any
merciful being
- ◆
The Vast in mercy
- ◆
The Magnificent in mercy
- ◆
The Ever-Merciful
- ◆
The Giver of mercy
- ◆
The Bestower of mercy
- ◆
The Bringer of mercy
- ◆
The Spreader of mercy
- ◆ The Giver of mercy to His servants
- ◆ The One whose mercy encompasses all
things
- ◆ The One whose mercy precedes His wrath
- ◆ The One whose mercy reaches His servants
- ◆
The Vast in forgiveness
- ◆
The Magnificent in forgiveness
- ◆
The Abundant in forgiveness
- ◆
The Ever-Forgiving
- ◆
The Forgiver of sins
- ◆
The Concealer of faults
- ◆
The Eraser of sins
- ◆
The Pardoner of mistakes
- ◆
The Accepter of repentance
- ◆ The Accepter of those who return to Him
- ◆ The One who loves those who repent
- ◆ The One who loves those who purify
themselves
- ◆
The Merciful to the weak
- ◆
The Merciful to the brokenhearted
- ◆ The Merciful to those who repent
- ◆ The Merciful to those who seek
forgiveness
- ◆
The Merciful to the poor
- ◆
The Merciful to the needy
- ◆
The Merciful to the weak
- ◆
The Merciful to the oppressed
- ◆
The Restorer of broken hearts
- ◆
The Comforter of the sorrowful
- ◆
The Comforter of the fearful
- ◆
The Comforter of the repentant
- ◆ The One who mends the weakness of the
weak
- ◆
The Reliever of the distressed
- ◆
The Reliever of the worried
- ◆
The Reliever of grief
- ◆
The Remover of distress
- ◆
The Remover of anxiety
- ◆
The Remover of sorrow
- ◆
The One who removes sadness
- ◆
The One who removes fear
- ◆
The One who removes worry
- ◆
The One who removes grief
- ◆
The One who removes distress
- ◆
The Forgiver of slips
- ◆
The Forgiver of mistakes
- ◆
The Forgiver of errors
- ◆
The Forgiver of evil deeds
- ◆
The Forgiver of sins
- ◆
The One who pardons sinners
- ◆ The One who pardons the guilty
- ◆ The One who pardons those who fall short
- ◆ The One who pardons the repentant
- ◆ The One who overlooks evil deeds
- ◆
The One who overlooks mistakes
- ◆
The One who overlooks shortcomings
- ◆
The Concealer of faults
- ◆
The Concealer of shortcomings
- ◆
The Protector of His servants
- ◆
The Protector of His allies
- ◆
The Helper of the weak
- ◆ The Protector of those who repent
- ◆
The Protector of the brokenhearted
- ◆
The Protector of the fearful
- ◆ The Protector of those who seek
forgiveness
- ◆ The Protector of those who rely upon Him
- ◆ The Protector of those who do good
- ◆
The Protector of the patient
- ◆ The Protector of the God-fearing
- ◆
The Protector of the believers
- ◆ The Helper of those who seek help
- ◆ The Responder to those who call
- ◆ The Hearer of those who pray
- ◆ The Hearer of the cries of the afflicted
- ◆ The Knower of the condition of the
distressed
- ◆ The Knower of the condition of the
brokenhearted
- ◆ The Knower of the secrets of hearts
- ◆ The Knower of what hearts conceal
- ◆ The Knower of the secrets of souls
- ◆ The Knower of what hearts hide
- ◆ The Knower of the whispers of souls
- ◆ The Knower of the needs of His servants
- ◆ The Knower of the pain of His servants
- ◆ The Knower of the weakness of His
servants
- ◆ The Knower of the poverty of His servants
- ◆ The Knower of the helplessness of His
servants
- ◆ The Knower of the sins of His servants
- ◆
The Knower of their repentance
- ◆
The Knower of their supplication
- ◆
The Knower of their hope
- ◆
The Knower of their fear
- ◆
The Knower of their need
- ◆
The Knower of their desperation
- ◆ The Knower of their hidden and apparent
states
Part V —
Power, Sovereignty, and Divine Control
401–500
- ◆
Owner of everything
- ◆
King of everything
- ◆
Lord of everything
- ◆
Creator of everything
- ◆
Disposer of everything
- ◆
Ordainer of everything
- ◆
Encompasser of everything
- ◆
Knower of everything
- ◆
Able to do all things
- ◆
Powerful over all things
- ◆ The One whose command is effective
- ◆
The One whose judgment prevails
- ◆ The One who brings every matter to
completion
- ◆ The One who does whatever He wills
- ◆ The One whom nothing can overcome
- ◆ The One whom no affair can overwhelm
- ◆ The One whom creation cannot defeat
- ◆ The One whom nothing on earth can
frustrate
- ◆ The One whom nothing in heaven can
frustrate
- ◆ The One supreme over His creation
- ◆ The One who subdues His creation
- ◆
The One who subdues everything
- ◆ The One who prevails over every affair
- ◆
The Unconquered
- ◆ The Strong who is never weakened
- ◆ The Mighty who is never humiliated
- ◆ The Powerful who cannot be defeated
- ◆ The Judge whose decree cannot be rejected
- ◆ The Sovereign whose command encompasses
all
- ◆
The Disposer of the universe
- ◆
The Disposer of creation
- ◆
The Disposer of the heavens
- ◆
The Disposer of the earth
- ◆ The Disposer of night and day
- ◆ The Disposer of the celestial bodies
- ◆
The Disposer of provisions
- ◆
The Disposer of lifespans
- ◆
The Disposer of causes
- ◆
The Ordainer of destinies
- ◆
The One who records decrees
- ◆
The Ordainer of lifespans
- ◆
The Ordainer of provisions
- ◆
The Ordainer of affairs
- ◆
The Turner of circumstances
- ◆
The Director of affairs
- ◆
The Controller of the winds
- ◆ The One who subdues the clouds
- ◆ The One who sends down rain
- ◆
The Bestower of blessings
- ◆ The One in whose Hand is the whole affair
- ◆ The One in whose Hand is the dominion of
everything
- ◆ The One to whom every affair returns
- ◆ The One to whom all matters return
- ◆ The One to whom is the return
- ◆ The One to whom is the final destination
- ◆ The One to whom is the ultimate end
- ◆ The One to whom is the return
- ◆ Owner of the beginning and the end
- ◆
The First without a beginning
- ◆
The Last without an end
- ◆ The Everlasting after creation passes
away
- ◆
The Everlasting who never disappears
- ◆
The Living who never dies
- ◆
The Sustainer who never sleeps
- ◆ The One who sustains every soul
- ◆ The One who sustains every creature
- ◆ The One who sustains the heavens and the
earth
- ◆
The Upholder of the heavens
- ◆ The One who holds the heavens and earth
- ◆
The Preserver of creation
- ◆
The Preserver of His servants
- ◆
The Preserver of His allies
- ◆
The Preserver of the believers
- ◆
The Guardian of His creation
- ◆ The Helper of those who support His
religion
- ◆ The Helper of those who seek His help
- ◆ The Sufficient for those who rely upon
Him
- ◆
The Sufficient for His servants
- ◆
The Trustee over His servants
- ◆
The Best of trustees
- ◆
The Best of patrons
- ◆
The Best of helpers
- ◆
The Best of protectors
- ◆
The Best of supporters
- ◆
The Best Trustee
- ◆
The Best Lord
- ◆
The Best God
- ◆ The Best One worthy of worship
- ◆
The Best Preserver
- ◆
The Best Helper
- ◆
The Best Supporter
- ◆
The Best Sufficer
- ◆
The Best Protector
- ◆
The Best Responder
- ◆
The Best Forgiver
- ◆
The Best Merciful One
- ◆
The Best Generous One
- ◆
The Best Bestower
- ◆
The Best Provider
- ◆
The Best Disposer of affairs
Part VI
— Knowledge and Wisdom
501–600
- ◆ The One whose knowledge encompasses all
- ◆ The One whose knowledge encompasses every
known thing
- ◆
The Knower of every secret
- ◆ The Knower of every public matter
- ◆
The Knower of everything apparent
- ◆
The Knower of everything hidden
- ◆
The Knower of the past
- ◆
The Knower of the present
- ◆
The Knower of the future
- ◆ The Knower of what has been
- ◆ The Knower of what will be
- ◆ The Knower of what would have been
- ◆
The Knower of inner secrets
- ◆
The Knower of hearts
- ◆
The Knower of thoughts
- ◆
The Knower of intentions
- ◆
The Knower of purposes
- ◆
The Knower of subtle matters
- ◆
The Knower of realities
- ◆
The Knower of hidden things
- ◆
The Knower of the unseen
- ◆ The Knower of what lies beyond perception
- ◆ The Knower of what breasts conceal
- ◆ The Knower of what eyes perceive
- ◆ The Knower of what tongues utter
- ◆ The Knower of what limbs do
- ◆ The Knower of the deeds of His servants
- ◆ The Knower of the words of His servants
- ◆ The Knower of the intentions of His
servants
- ◆ The Knower of the needs of His servants
- ◆
The Wise in His creation
- ◆
The Wise in His command
- ◆
The Wise in His law
- ◆
The Wise in His decree
- ◆
The Wise in His judgment
- ◆
The Wise in His giving
- ◆
The Wise in His withholding
- ◆
The Wise in His trials
- ◆
The Wise in His management
- ◆
The Wise in His ordainment
- ◆
The Wise in His delaying
- ◆
The Wise in His hastening
- ◆
The Wise in His taking
- ◆ The Wise in His giving abundance
- ◆
The Wise in His raising
- ◆
The Wise in His lowering
- ◆ The Wise who does not wrong
- ◆ The Wise who does not act without purpose
- ◆ The Wise whose decrees contain wisdom
- ◆ The Wise who judges with truth
- ◆
The All-Knowing of wisdom
- ◆
The All-Knowing of benefit
- ◆
The All-Knowing of consequences
- ◆
The All-Knowing of outcomes
- ◆ The All-Knowing of what benefits His
servants
- ◆ The All-Knowing of what harms His
servants
- ◆ The All-Knowing of what benefits creation
- ◆ The All-Knowing of what they do not know
- ◆ The All-Aware of hidden matters
- ◆ The All-Aware of the interests of
creation
- ◆ The All-Aware of human weakness
- ◆ The All-Aware of human needs
- ◆ The All-Aware of the pathways of souls
- ◆ The All-Aware of their ways out
- ◆ The All-Aware of the conditions of hearts
- ◆ The All-Aware of the conditions of
nations
- ◆ The All-Aware of the conditions of
creation
- ◆ The All-Aware of the deeds of His
servants
- ◆
The Watchful over His servants
- ◆
The Witness over His creation
- ◆ The One who counts the deeds of His
servants
- ◆ The One who counts every breath
- ◆
The One who counts everything
- ◆ The One who counts every deed
- ◆ The One who counts every word
- ◆ The One who knows every intention
- ◆ The One who reckons His servants
- ◆
The Swift in reckoning
- ◆
The Precise in reckoning
- ◆
The Just in reckoning
- ◆
The Knower of intentions
- ◆
The Knower of hidden things
- ◆
The Knower of inner secrets
- ◆
The Knower of outward matters
- ◆
The Knower of causes
- ◆
The Knower of results
- ◆
The Knower of beginnings
- ◆
The Knower of endings
- ◆
The Knower of destinies
- ◆
The Knower of divine decrees
- ◆
The Knower of lifespans
- ◆
The Knower of provisions
- ◆
The Knower of hopes
- ◆
The Knower of pains
- ◆
The Knower of sorrows
- ◆
The Knower of joys
- ◆
The Knower of weakness
- ◆
The Knower of strength
- ◆
The Knower of secrets
- ◆ The Knower of what is public
Part VII
— Generosity, Giving, and Provision
601–700
- ◆ The Most Generous of the generous
- ◆ The Most Giving of those who give
- ◆
The Most Abundant of benefactors
- ◆
The Most Generous of benefactors
- ◆
The One of abundant giving
- ◆
The One of vast giving
- ◆
The One of magnificent giving
- ◆
The One of generous giving
- ◆
The One of continual giving
- ◆ The One who gives out of His bounty
- ◆
The Bestower of gifts
- ◆
The Bestower of blessings
- ◆
The Bestower of talents
- ◆
The Bestower of goodness
- ◆
The Bestower of blessings
- ◆
The Bestower of life
- ◆
The Bestower of health
- ◆
The Bestower of strength
- ◆
The Bestower of security
- ◆
The Bestower of tranquility
- ◆
The Bestower of guidance
- ◆
The Bestower of success
- ◆
The Bestower of sound judgment
- ◆
The Bestower of understanding
- ◆
The Bestower of knowledge
- ◆
The Bestower of wisdom
- ◆
The Bestower of patience
- ◆
The Bestower of certainty
- ◆
The Bestower of faith
- ◆ The Bestower of peace of heart
- ◆
The Bestower of relief
- ◆
The Bestower of victory
- ◆
The Bestower of repentance
- ◆
The Bestower of forgiveness
- ◆
The Bestower of mercy
- ◆
The Bestower of abundance
- ◆ The Bestower of strength after weakness
- ◆ The Bestower of honor after humiliation
- ◆ The Bestower of relief after distress
- ◆ The Bestower of ease after hardship
- ◆
Provider for creation
- ◆
Provider for the birds
- ◆
Provider for the animals
- ◆
Provider for humanity
- ◆
Provider for the believers
- ◆
Provider for the poor
- ◆
Provider for the weak
- ◆ Provider for all in the heavens and earth
- ◆
The One who expands provision
- ◆
The One who ordains provision
- ◆
The One who distributes provision
- ◆
The One who increases provision
- ◆
The Giver of provision
- ◆
The Bringer of blessings
- ◆ The Opener of the doors of provision
- ◆ The Opener of the doors of goodness
- ◆ The Opener of the doors of mercy
- ◆ The Opener of the doors of bounty
- ◆ The Opener of the doors of repentance
- ◆ The Opener of the doors of guidance
- ◆
Possessor of tremendous bounty
- ◆
Possessor of immense favor
- ◆
Possessor of magnificent blessings
- ◆
Possessor of successive blessings
- ◆
Possessor of continuous kindness
- ◆
Possessor of vast generosity
- ◆
Possessor of vast kindness
- ◆
Possessor of vast bounty
- ◆
Possessor of abundant giving
- ◆
Possessor of vast mercy
- ◆ The One whose blessings cannot be counted
- ◆ The One who blesses His servants
- ◆
The Pourer of blessings
- ◆
The Pourer of goodness
- ◆
The Pourer of mercy
- ◆
The Pourer of blessings
- ◆
The Pourer of tranquility
- ◆
The Pourer of peace
- ◆
The Pourer of bounty
- ◆
The Pourer of guidance
- ◆
The Giver of blessings
- ◆
The Renewer of blessings
- ◆
The Preserver of blessings
- ◆
The Maintainer of blessings
- ◆
The One worthy of gratitude
- ◆
The One worthy of praise
- ◆
The One worthy of glorification
- ◆
The One worthy of exaltation
- ◆
The One worthy of magnification
- ◆
The One worthy of worship
- ◆
The One worthy of love
- ◆
The One worthy of fear
- ◆
The One worthy of hope
- ◆
The One worthy of reliance
- ◆ The One worthy of seeking help from
- ◆ The One worthy of seeking rescue from
- ◆ The One worthy of turning to
- ◆
The One worthy of humility
- ◆
The One worthy of submission
- ◆
The One worthy of obedience
Part
VIII — Protection, Help, Guidance, and Relief
701–800
- ◆ The Guide to the Straight Way
- ◆
The Guide of the confused
- ◆
The Guide of hearts
- ◆
The Guide of souls
- ◆ The Guide of whom He wills
- ◆
The Guide to truth
- ◆ The Guide to the straight path
- ◆
The Guide to goodness
- ◆
The Guide to sound judgment
- ◆
The Guide to righteousness
- ◆
The Guide to piety
- ◆
The Guide to repentance
- ◆
The Guide to faith
- ◆
The Guide to certainty
- ◆
The Guide to tranquility
- ◆
The Light of hearts
- ◆
The Illuminator of hearts
- ◆
The Illuminator of minds
- ◆
The Remover of darkness
- ◆ The Bringer from darkness into light
- ◆
The Preserver of His servants
- ◆
The Preserver of believers
- ◆
The Preserver of the oppressed
- ◆
The Preserver of the weak
- ◆ The Preserver of those who hold firmly to
Him
- ◆ The Preserver of those who rely upon Him
- ◆ The Preserver of those who seek His help
- ◆ The Preserver of those who seek refuge in
Him
- ◆
The Best of protectors
- ◆ The Protector who never neglects anything
- ◆
The Helper
- ◆
The Best of helpers
- ◆
The Helper of truth
- ◆ The Helper of the people of truth
- ◆
The Helper of the oppressed
- ◆
The Helper of believers
- ◆
The Helper of the wronged
- ◆ The Helper of those who rely upon Him
- ◆
The Helper of believers
- ◆ The Helper of those who seek help
- ◆
The Helper of the patient
- ◆ The Helper of those who rely upon Him
- ◆
The Helper of the weak
- ◆ The Sufficient for those who seek
sufficiency
- ◆ The Sufficient for those who rely upon
Him
- ◆ The Sufficient for those who entrust
their affairs to Him
- ◆
The Restorer of the broken
- ◆
The Restorer of believers' hearts
- ◆
The Restorer of those afflicted
- ◆
The Restorer of wounded hearts
- ◆
The Companion of the lonely
- ◆ The Companion of those who feel alone
- ◆
The Comforter of the fearful
- ◆
The Companion of the stranger
- ◆
The Companion of the weak
- ◆
The Reliever of distress
- ◆
The Reliever of worry
- ◆
The Reliever of grief
- ◆
The Reliever of hardship
- ◆
The Remover of affliction
- ◆
The Remover of harm
- ◆ The One who wards off affliction
- ◆
The One who removes affliction
- ◆
The One who raises ranks
- ◆
The One who lifts distress
- ◆
The One who removes harm
- ◆
The Restorer of rights
- ◆
The One who returns rights
- ◆
The Helper of the oppressed
- ◆
The Responder to the distressed
- ◆
The Responder to the caller
- ◆ The Responder to the one seeking rescue
- ◆ The Responder to the one who calls
- ◆ The One near to those who call upon Him
- ◆ The One near to those who turn to Him
- ◆ The One near to His servants
- ◆ The One near to those who repent
- ◆ The One near to those who do good
- ◆ The One near to those who seek
forgiveness
- ◆ The One near to those who call upon Him
- ◆ The One who responds to the supplication
of the distressed
- ◆ The One who accepts the prayer of the
repentant
- ◆ The One who accepts the prayer of the
believer
- ◆ The One who answers the hope of the
hopeful
- ◆ The Hearer of the supplication of the
caller
- ◆ The Hearer of the complaint of the
oppressed
- ◆ The Hearer of the cry of the distressed
- ◆ The Hearer of the plea of the one seeking
help
- ◆ The Hearer of the whispers of hearts
- ◆
The Hearer of hidden supplication
- ◆
The Responder to supplications
- ◆
The Fulfiller of needs
- ◆
The Pardoner of mistakes
- ◆
The Concealer of faults
- ◆
The Forgiver of sins
- ◆ The One who raises the repentant
- ◆ The One who welcomes those who turn to
Him
- ◆ The One who loves those who love Him
- ◆ The Protector of those who take Him as
their ally
- ◆ The Helper of those who support His truth
Part IX
— Expressions of Devotion and Glorification
801–900
- ◆ O You besides whom there is no deity
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all praise
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all sovereignty
- ◆ O You to whom belongs every command
- ◆ O You to whom belong creation and command
- ◆ O You in whose Hand is the dominion of
everything
- ◆ O You to whom every affair returns
- ◆ O You to whom is the final return
- ◆ O You to whom is the ultimate end
- ◆ O You whom nothing can overcome
- ◆ O You from whom nothing is hidden
- ◆ O You from whom no hidden thing is
concealed
- ◆ O You from whom no absent thing is absent
- ◆ O You from whom no secret is hidden
- ◆ O You from whom nothing public is hidden
- ◆ O You who do not wrong even the weight of
an atom
- ◆ O You whose mercy encompasses everything
- ◆ O You whose knowledge encompasses
everything
- ◆ O You whose power encompasses everything
- ◆ O You whose dominion encompasses
everything
- ◆ O You whose gentleness encompasses
everything
- ◆ O You whose bounty encompasses everything
- ◆ O You whose wisdom encompasses everything
- ◆ O You whose mercy and knowledge encompass
everything
- ◆ O You whom vision cannot encompass
- ◆ O You who have no likeness
- ◆ O You who are unlike anything
- ◆ O You to whom belongs the highest
description
- ◆ O You to whom belong the Most Beautiful
Names
- ◆ O You to whom belong the highest
attributes
- ◆ O You to whom belongs praise in this
world and the Hereafter
- ◆ O You to whom belongs praise in every
condition
- ◆ O You to whom belongs praise before
everything
- ◆ O You to whom belongs praise after
everything
- ◆ O You to whom belongs praise for
everything
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all praise
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all gratitude
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all glorification
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all glory
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all greatness
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all majesty
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all perfection
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all might
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all power
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all wisdom
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all mercy
- ◆ O You to whom belongs all bounty
- ◆ O You to whom belong dominion and
sovereignty
- ◆ O You to whom belong might and authority
- ◆ O You to whom belong power and proof
- ◆ O You who have no partner
- ◆ O You who have no equal
- ◆ O You who have no likeness
- ◆ O You who have no counterpart
- ◆ O You who have no rival
- ◆ O You who need no helper from creation
- ◆ O You who need no one
- ◆ O You upon whom everyone depends
- ◆ O You upon whom creation depends
- ◆ O You independent of all creation
- ◆ O You who are free of all need
- ◆ O You sought by every seeker
- ◆ O Refuge of every fearful one
- ◆ O Security of everyone seeking safety
- ◆ O Hope of every hopeful one
- ◆ O Rescuer of everyone seeking rescue
- ◆ O Helper of everyone seeking help
- ◆ O Supporter of everyone seeking support
- ◆ O Protector of everyone seeking
protection
- ◆
O Guardian of every believer
- ◆
O Lord of everything
- ◆
O Creator of everything
- ◆
O Owner of everything
- ◆
O Disposer of everything
- ◆
O Knower of everything
- ◆
O Powerful over everything
- ◆ O Giver of life to every living thing
- ◆
O Giver of death
- ◆ O Resurrector of those in the graves
- ◆ O Gatherer of creation for the Day of
Judgment
- ◆
O Judge between Your servants
- ◆ O Separator between truth and falsehood
- ◆
O Helper of truth
- ◆
O One who defeats falsehood
- ◆
O Establisher of justice
- ◆
O Lover of justice
- ◆ O Rewarder of those who do good
- ◆ O Requiter of those who do evil
- ◆ O One who fulfills every measure
- ◆ O One who fulfills His promise
- ◆ O One who never breaks His promise
- ◆ O One who never allows deeds to be lost
- ◆ O One who never allows good deeds to be
lost
- ◆ O One who never wastes the reward of
those who do good
- ◆ O One who never wastes the reward of the
patient
- ◆ O One who never wastes the reward of
believers
- ◆ O One who does not neglect the
supplication of those who call
- ◆ O One who does not neglect the repentance
of the repentant
- ◆ O One who does not disappoint the hopeful
- ◆ O One who never abandons those who rely
upon Him
Part X —
Comprehensive Expressions of Praise and Supplication
901–1000
- ◆
Lord of mercy and forgiveness
- ◆
Lord of pardon and forgiveness
- ◆
Lord of generosity and kindness
- ◆
Lord of bounty and blessings
- ◆
Lord of giving and favor
- ◆
Lord of all goodness
- ◆
Lord of all blessings
- ◆
Lord of the highest heavens
- ◆ Lord of the earth and heavens
- ◆
Lord of the Mighty Throne
- ◆
Lord of the Noble Throne
- ◆
Lord of all creation
- ◆ Lord of the first and the last
- ◆
Lord of the worlds
- ◆ Master of the Day of Judgment
- ◆ Owner of this world and the Hereafter
- ◆
Owner of dominion and sovereignty
- ◆ Possessor of the Throne and glory
- ◆
Possessor of Majesty and Honor
- ◆
Possessor of bounty and grace
- ◆
Possessor of mercy and forgiveness
- ◆
Possessor of pardon and pleasure
- ◆
Possessor of power and authority
- ◆
Possessor of power and proof
- ◆ Possessor of wisdom and perfect speech
- ◆
Possessor of might and protection
- ◆
Possessor of greatness and awe
- ◆
Possessor of generosity and goodness
- ◆
Possessor of bounty and kindness
- ◆
Possessor of light and guidance
- ◆ Gatherer of creation on the Day of
Judgment
- ◆
Gatherer of hearts upon truth
- ◆ Gatherer of those who are separated
- ◆
Gatherer of the believers
- ◆
Unifier of hearts
- ◆
Rectifier of hearts
- ◆
Purifier of souls
- ◆
Guide of souls
- ◆
Purifier of hearts
- ◆
Illuminator of hearts
- ◆
Turner of hearts
- ◆
One who makes hearts firm
- ◆
Turner of hearts toward truth
- ◆
Guide of the confused
- ◆
Guide of those seeking truth
- ◆ Opener of the doors of goodness
- ◆ Opener of the doors of mercy
- ◆ Opener of the doors of forgiveness
- ◆ Opener of the doors of repentance
- ◆ Opener of the doors of provision
- ◆ Opener of the doors of relief
- ◆ Opener of the doors of victory
- ◆ Opener of the doors of wisdom
- ◆ Opener of the doors of knowledge
- ◆ Opener of the doors of understanding
- ◆
Bestower of tranquility
- ◆
Bestower of peace of heart
- ◆
Bestower of certainty
- ◆
Bestower of patience
- ◆
Bestower of strength
- ◆
Bestower of honor
- ◆
Bestower of guidance
- ◆
Bestower of sound judgment
- ◆
Bestower of success
- ◆
Bestower of relief
- ◆
Bestower of victory
- ◆
Bestower of forgiveness
- ◆
Bestower of mercy
- ◆
Bestower of divine pleasure
- ◆
Bestower of security
- ◆
Warder off of evil
- ◆
Turner away of harm
- ◆
Remover of distress
- ◆
Lifter of harm
- ◆
Remover of sorrow
- ◆
Remover of worry
- ◆
Remover of grief
- ◆
Remover of fear
- ◆
Restorer of broken hearts
- ◆
Comforter of hearts
- ◆ Restorer of the heart of the oppressed
- ◆ Restorer of the heart of the weak
- ◆ Restorer of the heart of the fearful
- ◆ Restorer of the heart of the repentant
- ◆
Protector of truth
- ◆
Protector of goodness
- ◆
Protector of the righteous
- ◆
Protector of the God-fearing
- ◆
Protector of the believers
- ◆
Helper of truth
- ◆
Helper of the oppressed
- ◆
Helper of the weak
- ◆
Helper of the believer
- ◆
Sufficer of His servant
- ◆ Trustee of those who rely upon Him
- ◆ Protector of those who hold firmly to Him
- ◆ Responder to those who call upon Him
- ◆ Merciful to those who hope in Him
- ◆ Forgiver of those who turn to Him
- ◆ The Most Generous of those who are asked,
the Most Merciful of those who are hoped in, and the Greatest of those who
are glorified
A Final
Reflection
The purpose
of learning the Names and attributes of Allah is not simply to memorize a long
list. It is to know Allah, praise Him, worship Him, call upon Him, trust
Him, love Him, fear Him, and hope in Him.
When we say
Ar-Razzaq, we remember that our provision ultimately comes from Allah.
When we say
Al-Ghafur, we remember His vast forgiveness.
When we say
Ar-Rahman, we remember His immense mercy.
When we say
Al-Hafiz, we remember that Allah is the true Protector.
When we say
Al-Hadi, we remember that guidance is ultimately from Him.
When we say
Al-Hakim, we remember that His wisdom encompasses what we understand and
what we do not understand.
And when we
say Al-Ahad, As-Samad, we remember that Allah is One, unique, and the
One upon whom His creation depends. The Prophetic supplications themselves
contain such descriptions of Allah.
The
believer should therefore approach the beautiful Names of Allah with reverence,
knowledge, humility, and sincerity, distinguishing carefully between what
revelation establishes as a Divine Name and what is merely a permissible
expression of praise.
May Allah
teach us His beautiful Names, grant us understanding of their meanings, allow
us to worship Him through them, and make our hearts attached to Him alone.
Allahumma
laka al-hamd, wa laka ash-shukr, wa laka al-majd.
O Allah,
to You belongs all praise, all gratitude, and all glory.
Sources
and further reading
The Qur’an
explicitly refers to Allah's “Most Beautiful Names” in Qur’an 20:8 and Qur’an
59:24.
Prophetic
supplications also contain numerous descriptions of Allah, including Al-Ahad,
As-Samad, Al-Mannan, Badi‘ as-Samawati wal-Ard, and Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram.
Important: The symbols in this article are intended to distinguish levels of textual establishment. The expressions marked ◆ are devotional formulations and should not be understood as a claim that revelation explicitly established each one as an independent Divine Name.
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