About the Beautiful Names
The Quran says: "To Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them" (7:180). Each name teaches something about Allah's attributes, such as mercy, knowledge, justice and forgiveness. Knowing them helps a believer make du'a with better understanding.
How to use this page
- Search by name, number, Arabic or meaning.
- Tap a name to hear it spoken, and use the copy icon on the card to copy the Arabic, name and meaning.
- Repeat a name after prayer on the tasbeeh counter.
The meanings are short English translations. The names have a depth that no single English word can fully capture, so please consult a scholar or a trusted book of tafsir for more.
Frequently asked questions
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
They are the beautiful names (Asma ul Husna) by which Allah is described in the Quran and the Sunnah, such as Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) and Al-Ghafur (The Great Forgiver).
Is there a hadith about the 99 names?
Yes. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one, and whoever preserves (ahsaha) them will enter Paradise (Bukhari and Muslim).
Why do some lists differ?
The hadith does not itself list the names. Scholars compiled lists from the Quran and Sunnah, and the common list, from the narration in Tirmidhi, differs a little from other lists. Allah's names are also not limited to 99.
How should I learn them?
Learn a few each week, read the meaning, and use them in du'a. This page shows a different name each day to make it easy.
How do I use the name of the day?
The highlighted card changes every day. Read it, think about its meaning and, if you wish, count it with the tasbeeh counter.