The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā) for Every Kind of Need

In Islamic tradition, the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah, known collectively as Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā, hold a profound spiritual significance. These names reflect various attributes of God’s mercy, power, and wisdom. The Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him) said:

“Indeed, Allah has 99 names. Whoever memorizes (or enumerates) them will enter Paradise.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, and other collections)

Below, you’ll find the Arabic text of the 99 Names of Allah, along with a transliteration. We’ll then explore why reciting these names is considered so beneficial—especially when seeking help with any need or desire.

1. Arabic Text of Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā

هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ
الرَّحْمَٰنُ، الرَّحِيمُ، الْمَلِكُ، الْقُدُّوسُ، السَّلَامُ، الْمُؤْمِنُ، الْمُهَيْمِنُ، الْعَزِيزُ، الْجَبَّارُ، الْمُتَكَبِّرُ،
الْخَالِقُ، الْبَارِئُ، الْمُصَوِّرُ، الْغَفَّارُ، الْقَهَّارُ، الْوَهَّابُ، الرَّزَّاقُ، الْفَتَّاحُ، الْعَلِيمُ، الْقَابِضُ،
الْبَاسِطُ، الْخَافِضُ، الرَّافِعُ، الْمُعِزُّ، الْمُذِلُّ، السَّمِيعُ، الْبَصِيرُ، الْحَكَمُ، الْعَدْلُ، اللَّطِيفُ،
الْخَبِيرُ، الْحَلِيمُ، الْعَظِيمُ، الْغَفُورُ، الشَّكُورُ، الْعَلِيُّ، الْكَبِيرُ، الْحَفِيظُ، الْمُقِيتُ، الْحَسِيبُ,
الْجَلِيلُ، الْكَرِيمُ، الرَّقِيبُ، الْمُجِيبُ، الْوَاسِعُ، الْحَكِيمُ، الْوَدُودُ، الْمَجِيدُ، الْبَاعِثُ، الشَّهِيدُ,
الْحَقُّ، الْوَكِيلُ، الْقَوِيُّ، الْمَتِينُ، الْوَلِيُّ، الْحَمِيدُ، الْمُحْصِي، الْمُبْدِئُ، الْمُعِيدُ، الْمُحْيِي,
الْمُمِيتُ، الْحَيُّ، الْقَيُّومُ، الْوَاجِدُ، الْمَاجِدُ، الْوَاحِدُ، الصَّمَدُ، الْقَادِرُ، الْمُقْتَدِرُ، الْمُقَدِّمُ,
الْمُؤَخِّرُ، الْأَوَّلُ، الْآخِرُ، الظَّاهِرُ، الْبَاطِنُ، الْوَالِي، الْمُتَعَالِي، الْبَرُّ، التَّوَّابُ، الْمُنْتَقِمُ,
الْعَفُوُّ، الرَّؤُوفُ، مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ، ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ، الْمُقْسِطُ، الْجَامِعُ، الْغَنِيُّ، الْمُغْنِي، الْمَانِعُ،
الضَّارُّ، النَّافِعُ، النُّورُ، الْهَادِي، الْبَدِيعُ، الْبَاقِي، الْوَارِثُ، الرَّشِيدُ، الصَّبُورُ.

(Celle Celāluhu — “Glorious is His Majesty”)

2. Transliteration of the 99 Names

Huwa Allāhu allathee lā ilāha illā Huwa
Ar-Raḥmān, Ar-Raḥīm, Al-Malik, Al-Quddūs, As-Salām, Al-Mu’min, Al-Muhaymin, Al-‘Azīz, Al-Jabbār, Al-Mutakabbir, Al-Khāliq, Al-Bāri’, Al-Muṣawwir, Al-Ghaffār, Al-Qahhār, Al-Wahhāb, Ar-Razzāq, Al-Fattāḥ, Al-‘Alīm, Al-Qābiḍ, Al-Bāsiṭ, Al-Khāfiḍ, Ar-Rāfi‘, Al-Mu‘izz, Al-Mudhll, As-Samī‘, Al-Baṣīr, Al-Ḥakam, Al-‘Adl, Al-Laṭīf, Al-Khabīr, Al-Ḥalīm, Al-‘Aẓīm, Al-Ghafūr, Ash-Shakūr, Al-‘Aliyy, Al-Kabīr, Al-Ḥafīẓ, Al-Muqīt, Al-Ḥasīb, Al-Jalīl, Al-Karīm, Ar-Raqīb, Al-Mujīb, Al-Wāsi‘, Al-Ḥakīm, Al-Wadūd, Al-Majīd, Al-Bā‘ith, Ash-Shahīd,
Al-Ḥaqq, Al-Wakīl, Al-Qawiyy, Al-Matīn, Al-Waliyy, Al-Ḥamīd, Al-Muḥṣī, Al-Mubdi’, Al-Mu‘īd, Al-Muḥyī,
Al-Mumīt, Al-Ḥayy, Al-Qayyūm, Al-Wājid, Al-Mājid, Al-Wāḥid, Aṣ-Ṣamad, Al-Qādir, Al-Muqtadir, Al-Muqaddim, Al-Mu’akhkhir, Al-Awwal, Al-Ākhir, Aẓ-Ẓāhir, Al-Bāṭin, Al-Wālī, Al-Muta‘ālī, Al-Barr, At-Tawwāb, Al-Muntaqim, Al-‘Afūw, Ar-Ra’ūf, Mālik-ul-Mulk, Dhul-Jalāli wal-Ikrām, Al-Muqsiṭ, Al-Jāmi‘, Al-Ghanī, Al-Mughnī, Al-Māni‘, Ad-Ḍārr, An-Nāfi‘, An-Nūr, Al-Hādī, Al-Badī‘, Al-Bāqī, Al-Wārith, Ar-Rashīd, Aṣ-Ṣabūr.
(Celle Celāluhu)

3. What Are the Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā and Why Are They Important?

1. Divine Attributes
   • These names encompass God’s countless attributes—His supreme compassion, might, knowledge, and beyond. They serve as a means for believers to better understand and connect with the Creator.
2. Spiritual Benefits
   • Consistent recitation of the 99 Names (Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā) is said to calm the heart, strengthen faith, and bring solace during hardships.
   • Many Muslims rely on these names for spiritual healing, comfort, and as part of daily remembrance (dhikr).
3. Prophetic Encouragement
   • The Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him) promised paradise for those who memorize and uphold the 99 Names of Allah. This highlights both the spiritual merit and the transformative power of these divine attributes.

4. A Recommended Practice for Every Kind of Need

A long-standing tradition in some Islamic communities advises reading the 99 Names of Allah for specific needs, wishes, or personal goals:

• Reading 7 Times for 7 Days
  • If you have an important wish or any kind of legitimate request, you may recite the entire set of 99 Names 7 times each day (for 7 days) or 7 times each night (for 7 nights).
  • Before beginning, make a heartfelt intention: for example, “O Allah, I am reciting these blessed names for [state your request].”

Suggested Method:

1. After dawn prayer (Fajr) or nighttime prayer (‘Ishā’), sit quietly in a clean state (ideally with ablution).
2. Start with a few moments of reflection and repentance: “Astaghfirullāh al-‘Aẓīm wa atūbu ilayh” (I seek forgiveness from Allah, the Magnificent, and repent to Him).
3. Recite the 99 Names from start to finish 7 times.
4. Conclude with a personal supplication (du‘ā’), trusting that Allah will bring about what is best for you.

5. Benefits of Reciting the Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā

1. Inner Peace and Tranquility
   • Calling upon Allah by His most beautiful names can soothe emotional turbulence and alleviate anxiety.
2. Fulfillment of Needs
   • Believers often testify that prayers for livelihood, health, or guidance are more deeply felt when paired with the 99 Names.
3. Protection and Healing
   • Certain names, like Ash-Shāfī (The Healer), are recited for physical or spiritual ailments. Others, such as Ar-Razzāq (The Provider), are recited for seeking sustenance or financial stability.
4. Barakah (Blessing) in One’s Life
   • Incorporating the Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā into daily devotions can bring blessing to one’s work, family life, and personal endeavors.
5. Promise of Paradise
   • According to the hadith, memorizing these names and truly understanding them paves a path to eternal success in the Hereafter.

6. A Final Word of Encouragement

• Sincerity is Key: The essence of reciting these names lies not in ritualistic repetition but in approaching Allah with a genuine heart. Reflect on the meaning of each name as you read.
• Make It a Regular Habit: Rather than a one-time practice, consider incorporating the Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā into your daily prayers or weekly routine.
• Both Worldly and Spiritual Gain: By invoking Allah’s names, you nurture a deeper bond with the Divine, seeking success in this life and ultimate happiness in the life to come.

“Indeed, Allah has 99 names. Whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim)

May Allah accept your heartfelt prayers, fulfill your noble intentions, and grant you guidance through these 99 Beautiful Names—Al-Asmā’ al-Ḥusnā.

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