Reciting the 99 Names of Allah, known as Asma ul Husna, holds significant spiritual and psychological benefits for Muslims. Each name represents a different attribute of Allah, and regular recitation can bring a person closer to understanding and experiencing these divine qualities. Here are some benefits of reciting these names daily:
Spiritual Benefits
- Strengthening Faith: Enhances one’s belief in Allah’s omnipotence and benevolence.
- Divine Protection: Provides a sense of protection and security under Allah’s care.
- Inner Peace: Brings tranquility and peace to the heart.
- Increase in Patience: Fosters patience and resilience in the face of challenges.
- Forgiveness: Encourages self-reflection and seeking forgiveness for sins.
- Closeness to Allah: Deepens the connection and closeness to Allah.
Psychological Benefits
- Stress Reduction: Reduces anxiety and stress through meditative recitation.
- Positive Thinking: Promotes positive thinking and an optimistic outlook on life.
- Emotional Stability: Enhances emotional stability and control over negative emotions.
- Focus and Concentration: Improves focus and concentration in daily activities.
Social and Personal Benefits
- Enhanced Relationships: Improves interactions and relationships by embodying the attributes of mercy, kindness, and justice.
- Ethical Behavior: Encourages ethical and moral behavior by reminding individuals of Allah’s attributes.
- Personal Development: Facilitates personal growth and development by aligning one’s character with divine attributes.
99 Names of Allah in a Table
No. | Name (Arabic) | Name (Transliteration) | Meaning |
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1 | الرَّحْمَنُ | Ar-Rahman | The Beneficent |
2 | الرَّحِيمُ | Ar-Rahim | The Merciful |
3 | الْمَلِكُ | Al-Malik | The King |
4 | الْقُدُّوسُ | Al-Quddus | The Most Sacred |
5 | السَّلاَمُ | As-Salam | The Source of Peace |
6 | الْمُؤْمِنُ | Al-Mu’min | The Guardian of Faith |
7 | الْمُهَيْمِنُ | Al-Muhaymin | The Protector |
8 | الْعَزِيزُ | Al-Aziz | The Almighty |
9 | الْجَبَّارُ | Al-Jabbar | The Compeller |
10 | الْمُتَكَبِّرُ | Al-Mutakabbir | The Supreme |
11 | الْخَالِقُ | Al-Khaliq | The Creator |
12 | الْبَارِئُ | Al-Bari’ | The Evolver |
13 | الْمُصَوِّرُ | Al-Musawwir | The Fashioner |
14 | الْغَفَّارُ | Al-Ghaffar | The Forgiving |
15 | الْقَهَّارُ | Al-Qahhar | The Subduer |
16 | الْوَهَّابُ | Al-Wahhab | The Bestower |
17 | الرَّزَّاقُ | Ar-Razzaq | The Provider |
18 | الْفَتَّاحُ | Al-Fattah | The Opener |
19 | اَلْعَلِيْمُ | Al-Alim | The All-Knowing |
20 | الْقَابِضُ | Al-Qabid | The Withholder |
21 | الْبَاسِطُ | Al-Basit | The Extender |
22 | الْخَافِضُ | Al-Khafid | The Reducer |
23 | الرَّافِعُ | Ar-Rafi | The Exalter |
24 | الْمُعِزُّ | Al-Mu’izz | The Bestower of Honor |
25 | ٱلْمُذِلُّ | Al-Mudhill | The Humiliator |
26 | السَّمِيعُ | As-Sami | The All-Hearing |
27 | الْبَصِيرُ | Al-Basir | The All-Seeing |
28 | ٱلْحَكَمُ | Al-Hakam | The Judge |
29 | ٱلْعَدْلُ | Al-Adl | The Just |
30 | ٱلْلَّطِيفُ | Al-Latif | The Subtle One |
31 | ٱلْخَبِيرُ | Al-Khabir | The All-Aware |
32 | ٱلْحَلِيمُ | Al-Halim | The Forbearing |
33 | ٱلْعَظِيمُ | Al-Azim | The Magnificent |
34 | ٱلْغَفُورُ | Al-Ghafur | The Great Forgiver |
35 | ٱلشَّكُورُ | Ash-Shakur | The Most Appreciative |
36 | ٱلْعَلِيُّ | Al-Ali | The Most High |
37 | ٱلْكَبِيرُ | Al-Kabir | The Most Great |
38 | ٱلْحَفِيظُ | Al-Hafiz | The Preserver |
39 | ٱلْمُقيِت | Al-Muqit | The Sustainer |
40 | ٱلْحسِيبُ | Al-Hasib | The Reckoner |
41 | ٱلْجَلِيلُ | Al-Jalil | The Majestic |
42 | ٱلْكَرِيمُ | Al-Karim | The Generous |
43 | ٱلرَّقِيبُ | Ar-Raqib | The Watchful |
44 | ٱلْمُجِيبُ | Al-Mujib | The Responsive One |
45 | ٱلْوَاسِعُ | Al-Wasi | The All-Encompassing |
46 | ٱلْحَكِيمُ | Al-Hakim | The All-Wise |
47 | ٱلْوَدُودُ | Al-Wadud | The Most Loving |
48 | ٱلْمَجِيدُ | Al-Majid | The Glorious |
49 | ٱلْبَاعِثُ | Al-Ba’ith | The Resurrector |
50 | ٱلشَّهِيدُ | Ash-Shahid | The Witness |
51 | ٱلْحَقُ | Al-Haqq | The Truth |
52 | ٱلْوَكِيلُ | Al-Wakil | The Trustee |
53 | ٱلْقَوِيُّ | Al-Qawiyy | The Most Strong |
54 | ٱلْمَتِينُ | Al-Matin | The Firm |
55 | ٱلْوَلِيُّ | Al-Wali | The Protecting Friend |
56 | ٱلْحَمِيدُ | Al-Hamid | The Praiseworthy |
57 | ٱلْمُحْصِي | Al-Muhsi | The All-Enumerating |
58 | ٱلْمُبْدِئُ | Al-Mubdi | The Originator |
59 | ٱلْمُعِيدُ | Al-Mu’id | The Restorer |
60 | ٱلْمُحْيِي | Al-Muhyi | The Giver of Life |
61 | ٱلْمُمِيتُ | Al-Mumit | The Creator of Death |
62 | ٱلْحَيُّ | Al-Hayy | The Ever-Living |
63 | ٱلْقَيُّومُ | Al-Qayyum | The Sustainer |
64 | ٱلْوَاجِدُ | Al-Wajid | The Perceiver |
65 | ٱلْمَاجِدُ | Al-Majid | The Illustrious |
66 | ٱلْواحِدُ | Al-Wahid | The One |
67 | اَلاَحَدُ | Al-Ahad | The Unique |
68 | ٱلصَّمَدُ | As-Samad | The Eternal |
69 | ٱلْقَادِرُ | Al-Qadir | The Omnipotent |
70 | ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ | Al-Muqtadir | The Determiner |
71 | ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ | Al-Muqaddim | The Expediter |
72 | ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ | Al-Mu’akhkhir | The Delayer |
73 | ٱلأوَّلُ | Al-Awwal | The First |
74 | ٱلآخِرُ | Al-Akhir | The Last |
75 | ٱلظَّاهِرُ | Az-Zahir | The Manifest |
76 | ٱلْبَاطِنُ | Al-Batin | The Hidden |
77 | ٱلْوَالِي | Al-Wali | The Patron |
78 | ٱلْمُتَعَالِي | Al-Muta’ali | The Self Exalted |
79 | ٱلْبَرُّ | Al-Barr | The Source of All Goodness |
80 | ٱلتَّوَابُ | At-Tawwab | The Ever-Pardoning |
81 | ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ | Al-Muntaqim | The Avenger |
82 | ٱلْعَفُوُّ | Al-Afuww | The Pardoner |
83 | ٱلرَّؤُوفُ | Ar-Ra’uf | The Most Kind |
84 | مالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ | Malik-ul-Mulk | Master of the Kingdom |
85 | ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإكْرَامِ | Dhu-al-Jalali wa-al-Ikram | Lord of Glory and Honour |
86 | ٱلْمُقْسِطُ | Al-Muqsit | The Just One |
87 | ٱلْجَامِعُ | Al-Jami | The Gatherer |
88 | ٱلْغَنيُّ | Al-Ghani | The Self-Sufficient |
89 | ٱلْمُغْنِي | Al-Mughni | The Enricher |
90 | ٱلْمَانِعُ | Al-Mani | The Withholder |
91 | ٱلضَّارَ | Ad-Darr | The Distresser |
92 | ٱلنَّافِعُ | An-Nafi | The Propitious |
93 | ٱلنُّورُ | An-Nur | The Light |
94 | ٱلْهَادِي | Al-Hadi | The Guide |
95 | ٱلْبَدِيعُ | Al-Badi | The Incomparable |
96 | ٱلْبَاقِي | Al-Baqi | The Everlasting |
97 | ٱلْوَارِثُ | Al-Warith | The Inheritor |
98 | ٱلرَّشِيدُ | Ar-Rashid | The Righteous Teacher |
99 | ٱلصَّبُورُ | As-Sabur | The Patient |
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Reciting these names with understanding and sincerity can have profound impacts on one’s life, enhancing both spiritual and practical aspects.