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  • دعاء جميلا
      بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم يا جميل يا الله  يا قريب يا الله  يا عجيب يا الله  يا مجيب يا الله  يا رؤوف يا الله  يا معروف يا الله  يا… Read more: دعاء جميلا
  • Supplications with the Beautiful Names of Allah
    There are beautiful du’aas (prayers / supplications ) asked with the Names of All-Mighty God Allah. Some of them are given here: بسم الله توكلت على الله لا حول ولا… Read more: Supplications with the Beautiful Names of Allah
  • الصبور
    As-Saboor   (The Forbearing, The Patient) This Is the last name of the Asma-al-Husna in many lists. As-Saboor is derived from the word sabar i.e patience. Allah is Greatly Patient because… Read more: الصبور
  • الرشيد
    Al-Rasheed /Ar-Rasheed (The Rightly Directing One) The word Rasheed comes from rushd ( guidance) and arshada (to guide, to lead) . Al-Rasheed means: The One Who gives guidance. Allah is… Read more: الرشيد
  • الوارث
    Al-Waarith (The Inheritor of all) This name of Allah came in the Holy Quraan in three places in plural form. The translation of the verses is: Surah Al-Hijr 23; (15:23)… Read more: الوارث
  • الباقي
    Al-Baaqee (The Everlasting One) Everything will perish except Allah Azza wa Jall. Allah said in Surah Al-Rahmaan (Ar-Rahmaan) verse 26 and 27 (Its English translation is): (55:26) All 25 that is… Read more: الباقي
  • البديع
    Al-Badee’ (The Originator, The Incomparable) This Attribute of Allah Azza wa Jall came in the following verses of the Holy Quraan: Surah Al-Baqarah verse 117 and surah Al-An’aam verse 101… Read more: البديع
  • الهادي
    Al-Haadee (The Guide) This beautiful name of Allah came in the Holy Quraan in the following verses: Surah Al-Hajj verse 54: 54. And so those who were given knowledge may… Read more: الهادي
  • النور
    Al-Noor (read as An-Noor) (The Light) Allah said in the surah Al-Noor (An-Nur) verse 35 (its translation is): 35. Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The… Read more: النور
  • الضار , Ad-Daarr , النافع , An-Naafi
      Ad-Daarr means The One Who harms i.e. The Distresser,  in Arabic it is written as Al-Daar and is pronounced as Ad-Daar. . And Al-Naafi’ ( read as An-Naafi’) means the One Who… Read more: الضار , Ad-Daarr , النافع , An-Naafi
  • المانع
    Al-Maani’ (The Preventer) Allah All-Mighty is the Preventer and With-Holder of whatever Allah Ta’aala wants to prevent. The Prophet (Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him), after obligatory salaat (prayer),… Read more: المانع
  • المعطي, الجواد A l-Mu’tee )The Giver of blessings), Al-Jawaad (The Generous One)
    Al-Mu’tee means the giver of all blessings and necessities of life to all mankind and all of the other creatures. Al-Jawaad means the Generous One. Allah is Our Lord Who gives… Read more: المعطي, الجواد A l-Mu’tee )The Giver of blessings), Al-Jawaad (The Generous One)
  • المغني
    Al-Mughnee (The Enricher) Allah is Al-Mughnee as only Allah can make all people rich and independent. We, the human beings are extremely weak and needy. We depend upon Allah Azza… Read more: المغني
  • الغني
    Al-Ghanee  (The Self Sufficient, The All Rich, The Independent) According to some scholars this Attribute of Allah came in 18 places in the Holy Quraan. Allah said in the Holy… Read more: الغني
  • الجامع
    Al-Jaami’ (The Gatherer) Allah All-Mighty said in the verse 9 of the surah Aali-Imraan, (here is its English translation): 9. Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a… Read more: الجامع
  • المقسط
    Al-Muqsit (The Equitable One, The One Who is Just and Fair) The meanings of Al-Adal and Al-Muqsit are almost similar. You should read the post # 35 (Al-Adal) in this… Read more: المقسط
  • ذو الجلال و الإكرام
    Dhu-al-Jalaali wa Al-Ikraam (The Lord of Majesty and Bounty) This beautiful name ofAllah came in surah Al-Rahmaan (Ar-Rahmaan) verses 27 and 78, their translation is: 26. Whatsoever is on (the… Read more: ذو الجلال و الإكرام
  • مالك الملك
    Maalik-al-Mulk (The Owner of Dominion) Allah Ta’ala said in surah Aali-Imraan verses 26—27 (their English translation is): (3:26) Say: ‘O Allah, Lord of all dominion! You give dominion to whom… Read more: مالك الملك
  • الرؤوف
    Al-Ra’uuf (Ar-Ra’uuf) The Clement, The Compassionate, The All-Pitying This name is derived from the word ra’fa which means mercy. “Ra’fa bi” means to have mercy upon. Ar-ra’fah is the mercy… Read more: الرؤوف
  • العفو
    Al-‘Afuww (The Forgiver, Pardoner) Allah Azza wa Jall said in the Holy Quran (Only English translation is given here): Surah Al-Hajj 60: 60. That (is so). And if one has… Read more: العفو
  • المنتقم
    Al-Muntaqim: The One Who takes revenge. Allah is the Avenger, the Lord of Retribution!!! Allah said in surah Aali-Imraan verses 3 and 4 (its English translation is): 3. He has… Read more: المنتقم
  • المنعم
    Al-Mun’im: Only Allah Azza wa Jall is the Giver of blessings. Allah Almighty said in the surah Al-Nahl (An-Nahl) verses 53 and 18 (English translation): 53. And whatever of blessings… Read more: المنعم
  • المنعم , المنتقم
    Al-Mun’im (The Giver of blessings), Al-Muntaqim (The Avenger)
  • التواب
    Al-Tawwaab Pronounced as At-Tawwaab (The Ever-Pardoning, Ever Relenting) It means The Oft-Returning, The Guide to repentance, and the Accepter of repentance. The word is related to the word “tawbah” which… Read more: التواب
  • البر
    Al-Barr (The Doer of Virtue and The Source of Piety) This Attribute of Allah came in the verse 28 of Al-Toor (At-Tur). Its English translation is: “Verily, We used to… Read more: البر
  • المتعالي
    Al-Muta’aalee (The most High, The Self-Exalted) This name comes from the word uluw which means very high. The dictionary meanings of this word “Uluw” include highness, loftiness and supreme. Another… Read more: المتعالي
  • الوالي
    Al-Waalee ( The Patron, The Governer, The Defender) Allah Azzah wa Jall governs all affairs. A verse of the Holy Quraan will better explain it. Surah Al-Ra’d (pronounced as Ar-Ra’d)… Read more: الوالي
  • الأول , الآخر, الظاهر, الباطن
    Al-Awwal, Al-Aakhir, Al-Zaahir (pronounced as Az-Zaahir), Al-Baatin   Al-Awwal (The First ) Al-Aakhir (The Last ) Al-Zaahir pronounced as Az-Zaahir (The Manifest One, The Evident ) Al-Baatin (The Hidden One)… Read more: الأول , الآخر, الظاهر, الباطن
  • المقدم , المؤخر
    Al-Muqaddim [The Expediter (He who brings forward)]  Al-Mu’akhkhir [The Delayer (He who brings backwards)]   These two Attributes of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala came in some authentic ahadeeth of the… Read more: المقدم , المؤخر
  • القادر, ألمقتدر, القدير
    Al- Qaadir, Al-Muqtadir, Al-Qadeer, (The All-Powerful) The dictionary meaning of all of them is the All-Powerful. Al-Muqtadir also means the Creator of all power. The other meanings are the Omnipotent,… Read more: القادر, ألمقتدر, القدير
  • الصمد
    Al-Samad pronounced as  As-Samad  (The Absolute Master and Refuge for all, The Self-Sufficient) The Following explanation of Al-Samad (As-Samad) is from the commentary of surah Al-Ikhlaas in Tafheemul-Quraan. The translation… Read more: الصمد
  • الاحد
    Al-Ahad (The One Only, The Unique One) This beautiful name of Allah Azzah wa Jall came only in the Surah Al-Ikhlaas verse 1. This surah is a great surah. According… Read more: الاحد
  • الواحد
    Al-Waahid (The One), This Attribute means the One. The Arabic word waahid is used for “1”. But after “1” is the long series of numbers that is 2, 3, 4,… Read more: الواحد
  • الواحد , الاحد
    Al-Waahid (The One),  Al-Ahad (The One Only, The Unique One)
  • الماجد
    Al-Maajid (The Glorious One) I couldn’t find details of this Attribute of Allah in the books and on you tube. The only things that I found are: This Attribute Al-Maajid… Read more: الماجد
  • الواجد
    Al-Waajid (The Finder) This beautiful name of Allah has many meanings. One of them is the One Who finds. It doesn’t mean that Allah had lost something and then finds… Read more: الواجد
  • القيوم
    Al-Qayyoom (The Self Subsisting Sustainer of All) This Attribute means that Allah is Self-Existent and independently Established, and HE needs no support from any one. Also the whole Universe is… Read more: القيوم
  • الحي
    Al-Hayyi (The Ever-Living One, The Eternal ),   Living forever / ever existence is the great quality of Allah and this Attribute is essential for other attributes, for e.g. The… Read more: الحي
  • الحي القيوم
    Al-Hayyi (The Ever-Living One, The Eternal ),   Al-Qayyoom (The Self Subsisting Sustainer of All) Here is the translation of three verses of The Holy Quraan in which these two… Read more: الحي القيوم
  • المحيى والمميت
    Al-Muhyee wa Al-Mumeet  (The Giver of life and death) Allah is the Giver of life and death. The Attribute Al-Muhyee can be compared with Al-Mubdee and Al-Mu’eed as it means… Read more: المحيى والمميت
  • المبدىئ, المعيد
    Al-Mubdee (The Producer, The originator and Initiator of all), Al-Mu-eed (The Restorer)   Allah is the Only One Creator WHO started the creation and has been repeating and restoring it.… Read more: المبدىئ, المعيد
  • المحصي
    Al-Muhsi (The Counter /The Numberer of all, The Accounter) Allah has the count of everything as is proved by the verses of the Holy Quraan. So Allah knows how many… Read more: المحصي
  • الحميد
    Al-Hameed (The Praiseworthy) This beautiful name of Allah came in many verses of the Holy Quraan. The translation of some of those verses is here: Surah Faatir 15; 15.O mankind,… Read more: الحميد
  • الو لي
    Al-Wali (The Governor, the Supporter) The other meanings are: The Protecting Friend, Patron, and Supporter. The following is the translation of some of the verses of the Holy Quraan in which… Read more: الو لي
  • القوي المتين
    Al-Qawiyyun (ThePossessor of all Power and strength),   Al-Mateen (The Forceful and Firm)   The beautiful name Al-Qawiyy came in the Holy Quraan in several places. The translation of some of… Read more: القوي المتين
  • الوكيل
    Al-Wakeel (The Trustee, the Best Disposer of affairs) Some of the verses in which this beautiful name of Allah is revealed, their translation is: Surah Aali-Imraan 173; 173. Those (i.e. believers) unto whom… Read more: الوكيل
  • الحق
    Al-Haqq (The Truth) According to the book of the beautiful names of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala, this name came in the verses of the Holy Quraan at ten places. The… Read more: الحق
  • الشهيد
    Al-Shaheed (pronounced as Ash-Shaheed)   (It means The Witness.) This beautiful name of Allah came in several places in the Holy Quraan. Some of them are surah Al-burooj 9, Al-Nisaa… Read more: الشهيد
  • الباعث
    Al-Baa’is (The Raiser of the Dead) This name has a few meanings which, I will try to explain by those verses of the Holy Quraan in which these are revealed.… Read more: الباعث
  • المجيد
    Al-Majeed (The Majestic One) Al-Majeed is the Great Name of Allah Almighty mentioned in the following verses of the Holy Qur’aan. The translation of the verses of Surah Hood 73… Read more: المجيد
  • الودود
    Al-Wadood (The Loving One) It is said that this beautiful name of Allah Almighty came twice in the verses of the Holy Quraan. Their translation is: Surah Houd )Hud) 90… Read more: الودود
  • الحكيم
    Al-Hakeem (The All- Wise) This beautiful name of Allah Almighty came in the Holy Quraan about a hundred times (I didn’t count it myself but according to some scholars). The… Read more: الحكيم
  • الواسع
    Al-Wasi’ (The Vast, the All Encompassing)   This beautiful name of Allah came in the Holy Quraan in many places. Some of them are given here as the English translation… Read more: الواسع
  • المجيب
    Al-Mujeeb (The Responder to Prayer) This beautiful name of Allah came in the verse 61 of surah Hud. Its translation is: 61. And to Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih.… Read more: المجيب
  • الرقيب
    Written as Al-Raqeeb ( to be read as Ar-Raqeeb) (The Watchful One) The verses of the Holy Quraan having this beautiful name of Allah are from surah Al-Nisaa (An-Nisaa) 1, Al-Ahzaab 52, and Al-Ma’idah… Read more: الرقيب
  • الكريم , الاكرم
    Al-Kareem, —Al-Akram (The Most Generous, The Most Bountiful) The verses of the Holy Quraan which have these beautiful names are from the surah Al-Namal (An-Namal), Al-Infitaar, Al-Mo’minoon and Al-Alaq. The… Read more: الكريم , الاكرم
  • الجليل
    Al-Jaleel  (The Majestic, the Sublime) Allah is so much Magnificent that we are bound to look for HIS Mercy. We Muslims must live between fear and hope. Our fear must… Read more: الجليل
  • الحسيب
    Al-Haseeb:  This Beautiful name of Allah has the following meanings: 1. From hasaba= to count, Thus each and every action of every person is counted and recorded, nothing is hidden… Read more: الحسيب
  • المقيت
    Al-Muqeet  (The Nourisher, The Controller) This beautiful name of Allah came in the verse 85 of surah Al-Nisaa (An-Nisaa). The English translation of the verse is: 85. Whosoever intercedes for a… Read more: المقيت
  • الحفيظ
    Al-Hafeez  (The Protecter, The Preserver, The Guardian) Another related name is Al-Haafiz. Some of the verses of the Holy Quraan which have this beautiful name of Allah are from surah Hood… Read more: الحفيظ
  • الكبير
    Al-Kabeer (The Most Great and The Most High, The Grand) Allah’s greatness is in all ways. The translation of some of the verses having this beautiful name of Allah is… Read more: الكبير
  • العلى
    Al-Ali (The Most High, the Sublime,the Sublimely Exalted) The absolute Highness is for Allah only and it is from all points of view. Some of the verses in which this… Read more: العلى
  • الشكور
    Al-Shakoor (pronounced as Ash-Shakoor) This word means The Grateful but when it is used for All-Mighty God then It means the ONE WHO acknowledges good deeds and gratitude of HIS… Read more: الشكور
  • الغفور
    Al-Ghafoor (The All-Forgiving) It means the All-Forgiving. Other related names are Al-Ghaffaar, Al-Afuwwun, Ghaafir, and Al-Tawwaab (pronounced as At-Tawaab). All of them mean the One WHO forgives sins but their… Read more: الغفور
  • العظيم
    Al- Azeem (The Magnificent, The Infinite) All-Mighty God Allah is very Great. This Excellent name of Allah indicates Allah’s excellence in all of HIS Qualities. Allah is Great in HIS… Read more: العظيم
  • الحليم
    Al-Haleem (The Forbearer) This beautiful name of Allah came in many verses of the Holy Quraan. Its meaning is that Allah is the Forbearer and does not make haste in… Read more: الحليم
  • الطيف
    Al-Lateef  It has two meanings: 1. One meaning is the same as Al-Khabeer, i.e. Allah knows the finest mysteries and details about everything and every being. This meaning is already… Read more: الطيف
  • الخبير
    Al-Khabeer It means that Allah is acquainted with all information about everything. Allah knows the minutest details and the finest mysteries which lie hidden in minds of people at the… Read more: الخبير
  • الطيف, الخبير
    Al-lateef, Al-Khabeer These two beautiful names of Allah Almighty came together in many places in the Holy Quraan. The translation of some of the verses is: Surah al-An’aam103; 103.Vision perceives… Read more: الطيف, الخبير
  • العدل
    Al-Adal (The Just) It means justice, fairness, and to act justly, to establish justice, be Just, be fair. Allah is Just and Allah’s system is full of justice. We find… Read more: العدل
  • الحكم
    Al-Hakam Its meanings are: 1. To order, to command, 2. To decide, to rule, 3. To appoint someone as a ruler or arbitrator. Other related words are: a). Al-Hukum: It… Read more: الحكم
  • البصير
    Al-Baseer It means The All-Seeing / The Seer of all. This beautiful Name of Allah is repeated in the Holy Quraan more than 40 times. For example: Surah Al-Shura (Ash-Shurah)… Read more: البصير
  • السميع
    Al-Samee’ to be read as As-Samee’ It means The All-Hearing and The Hearer of all This beautiful Attribute of Allah came at about 50 places in the Holy Quraan. Some of them… Read more: السميع
  • المذل
    Al-Muzhill  (The One Who has the power to humilite) It is only Allah Who has the power to humiliate whomever HE wants as Allah said in the verse 26 of… Read more: المذل
  • المعز
    Al-Mu’izz It is derived from the word izzah which gives 3 meanings i.e. honor, dominance and power all of which are in the HANDS of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala. Allah… Read more: المعز
  • الرافع
      الرافع Al-Raafi’ (read as Ar-Raafi’): (The Exalter) Its meaning is opposite to that of Al-Khaafidh. It is only Allah Who can raise, elevate and exalt a person or a… Read more: الرافع
  • الخافض
    Al-Khaafid: Allah Almighty is The One Who lowers and abases a person from a high position to a very low or even the lowest position and this power belongs to… Read more: الخافض
  • الخافض الرافع
    Al-Khaafid, Al-Raafi’(read as Ar-Raafi’)  Al-Khaafid means The Abaser and Al-Raafi’ means the Exalter.  
  • القابض الباسط
    Al-Qaabidh and Al-Baasit (The Withholder and Extender) ✦ People’s Provision or Sustenance In this context, Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala says, “Allah extends provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and restricts it… Read more: القابض الباسط
  • العليم
    Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing) According to some scholars this beautiful Attribute of Allah has come in the verses of the Holy Quran at more than 150 places. (See the book “Fiqhul-… Read more: العليم
  • الفتاح
    Al-Fattaah ( The Opener): This word is derived from the root word “fataha” which means opened. The Attribute Al-Fattaah has three meanings: 1. That Allah is The Opener of everything, so Allah… Read more: الفتاح
  • الرزاق
    Al-Razzaaq (Ar-Razzaaq) ( The Giver of sustenance) In other words Al-Razzaaq (read as Ar-Razzaaq) is The Supreme Being Who provides you (and us all) the sustenance that you (and we)… Read more: الرزاق
  • الوهاب
    Al-Wahhaab (The Bestower of bounties) It comes from the word “wahaba” which means he gave ( gave a gift)—to give –to bestow. Allah is The Giver of blessings and bounties,… Read more: الوهاب
  • القهار
    Al-Qahhaar ( The Dominant, The Subduer, The Omnipotent, The Irresistible ) Allah is The Owner of Absolute Power. No one can stop HIM from enforcing HIS Will. None can frustrate… Read more: القهار
  • الغفار
    Al-Ghaffaar (The Forgiving) This is the Attribute of Allah due to which Allah forgives the sins of mankind. There are three Attributes related with forgiveness. The other two will be… Read more: الغفار
  • المصور
    Al-Musawwir (The Bestower of forms and shapes) It is the attribute of Allah related to the 3rd stage of creation when Allah gives the final shape to a creation/creature. See:… Read more: المصور
  • البارى
    Al-Baarii’ (The Evolver, Maker) As is clear from the Exp. Note … the creation has three stages. 1. Al-Khaaliq, 2. Al-Baarii’ , 3. Al-Musawwir. First is the planning and second… Read more: البارى
  • الخالق, الباري, المصور
    Al-Khaaliq  (The Creator, The Planner of creation) Al-Baaree’ (The Evolver) Al-Musawwir (The Bestower of forms and shapes, the Fashioner) Here is the verse 24 of surah Al-hashr along with its… Read more: الخالق, الباري, المصور
  • المتكبر
    Al-Mutakabbir (The Ever Supreme) This name of Allah All-Mighty came in the verse 23 of the surah Al-Hashr, its translation and the explanation of Al-Mutakabbir are:   (59:23) He is… Read more: المتكبر
  • الجبار
    Al-Jabbaar (The Enforcer of HIS decrees): Exp-note 42 (of the verse 23 of surah Al-Hashar): 42. The word Al-Jabbaar as used in the original is derived from jabr which means… Read more: الجبار
  • العزيز
    Al-Azeez: (The All-Mighty): This name of Allah came many times in the verses of the Holy Quraan. One of the verses is the verse 23 of the surah Al-Hashr. Its… Read more: العزيز
  • المهيمن
    Al-Muhaimin Al-Muhaimin (The Guardian, the Observer, the Overseer, the Protector) This name of Allah came in the verse 23 of the surah Al-Hashr. Its translation and explanation is here: (59:23)… Read more: المهيمن
  • المؤمن
    Al-Mu’min ( The Testifier, The Giver of security): This great name of Allah has come in the Holy Quran only once and that is in the verse 23 of surah… Read more: المؤمن
  • السلام
    Al-Salaam (read as As-Salaam): (The All-Peace) This name of Allah Ta’ala came in the verse 23 of the surah Al-Hashr. Its translation with the explanation is here: (59:23) He is… Read more: السلام
  • القدوس, ِالسبوح
    Al-Quddoos, Al-Subooh ( read as As-Subooh) Al-Quddoos means The Holy One and Al-Subooh means The Prais-Worthy.  Al-Quddoos is mentioned in the Holy Quraan for e.g. in surah al-Hashr verse 23… Read more: القدوس, ِالسبوح
  • الملك و المليك
    Al-Malik and Al-Maleek (The Sovereign; and The Owner) It means that Allah All-Mighty is The King, The Sovereign; and The Owner and Possessor of all man-kind as well as of… Read more: الملك و المليك
  • الرحيم
    Al-Raheem (Ar-Raheem)  (The Merciful) This name of Allah also came many times in  the Holy Quraan. Allah said in the following verses: هُوَ الَّذِي يُصَلِّي عَلَيْكُمْ وَمَلَائِكَتُهُ لِيُخْرِجَكُم مِّنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ… Read more: الرحيم
  • الرحمن
    Al-Rahmaan (Ar-Rahmaan) (The Compassionate) This name of Allah has also come alone in the Holy Quraan for e.g.  (surah Taha, 5)Al-Rahmaanu alal Arshi-stawa (20:5).  (Allah) The Most Gracious is firmly… Read more: الرحمن
  • الرحمن و الرحيم
    Al-Rahmaan (Ar-Rahmaan) and Al-Raheem (Ar-Raheem) The Beneficent and The Merciful (Note: In Arabic some words are written as Al-Rabb, Al-Rahman and Al-Raheem but are read as Ar-Rabb, Ar-Rahmaan and Ar-Raheem.)… Read more: الرحمن و الرحيم
  • الرب Al-Rabb (The Lord)
    Al-Rabb (It is written as Al-Rabb but is pronounced as Ar-Rabb) This beautiful name of Allah is present in some of the collections of the beautiful names of Allah but… Read more: الرب Al-Rabb (The Lord)

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