Names of Allah

The 99 Names of Allah

Asma ul Husna

“He is Allah: the Creator, the Inventor, the Shaper. He ˹alone˺ has the Most Beautiful Names. Whatever is in the heavens and the earth ˹constantly˺ glorifies Him. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise”
(Quran 59:24)

“Allah has ninety-nine Names, one-hundred less one; and he who memorized (Iḥṣā’) them all by heart will enter Paradise.”

— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih al-Bukhari 7392)

Note from Scholars

Key Aspects of Enumerating (Iḥṣā’) the Names of Allah:

  1. Memorization: Learning the 99 names by heart.
  2. Understanding: Comprehending the profound meanings behind each of the 99 attributes.
  3. Supplication: Calling upon Allah by these names in dua’a.
  4. Application: Living according to the implications of these names in one’s faith and actions.