Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) are like a gift for Muslims. They recite the names in order to get many benefits including the pleasure of the Almighty.
Allah Almighty is the creator of this world and many other worlds like this. There are a total of 99 names of Him. Each and every name is inimitable and unique in its own way. The only way to know your creator is by knowing His names and their meanings.
Allah Almighty has created all of us for some reason. However, the main reason for our creation is to know and understand this world and its creator. If we get to know Him, we will be able to understand this world and the objective of our lives in a better way.
Names of Allah With Benefits
We as Muslims believe that Allah’s names have some benefits for us. If we recite them on a daily basis and during our prayers as well, all of our difficulties and problems will disappear soon.
It is taught to us in the Quran that we can only seek help and fulfillment of our desires from the Almighty Allah. Only He is the one who knows what is best in our interest and what can be harmful. Therefore, we have to put our faith in Him and seek everything from Him and only Him!!
The names of Allah are mentioned in the Quran. As Muslims, it is our duty to explore and discover beautiful names and their meanings. Let us study the names, their meaning, and their benefits in the below section.
- Ar-Rahman
Meaning: the most merciful.
This beautiful name has magical benefits. Reciting it 100 times after every prayer makes your memory sharp and you will feel more light-hearted.
- Ar-Raheem
Meaning: the one who does mercy on others.
The one who recites this name daily after the Fajar prayer will stay safe from every trouble or suffering.
- Al-Malik
Meaning: the king, the Lord of all.
The person, who recites this name of Allah daily 100 times after Fajar prayer, will become rich.
- Al-Quddus
Meaning: the absolutely pure, without any imperfection.
The one who recites this name 100 times daily will be free from nervousness or anxiety.
- As-Salam
Meaning: the giver of peace, the source of peace.
It is said that you should recite this name 160 times to the sick person, and he will be right by the Almighty’s blessings.
- Al-Momin
Meaning: the one who gives calmness, the bestower of faith.
Reciting this name 631 times daily will keep you safe from both mental and physical suffering.
- Al-Mohaymin
Meaning: the guardian, the one who oversees all the matters.
This name is helpful for purifying the souls. Take a shower and recite this name 100 times after offering 2-rakaat nafal prayer to cleanse your soul.
- Al-Aziz
Meaning: the strong, the source of all strength.
If you recite this name 100 times daily after the Fajar prayer, the Almighty will make you respected in the hearts of others.
- Al-Jabbar
Meaning: the one who heals the broken hearts, the Almighty.
Recite this name as much as you can in a day and you will be safe from destitution and malice.
- Al-Mutakabbir
Meaning: the possessor of everything, the supreme.
The one who frequently recites this name will be able to earn respect and he will gain success in his matters.
- Al-Khaliq
Meaning: the creator, the planner of everything.
If you recite this name 100 times daily, 7 days in a row, Allah will appoint a guardian angel to protect you and guide you to the right path.
- Al-Baari
Meaning: the originator, the maker, the evolver
This name of Allah shows the characteristic of Allah that he is the one who originates everything. He is the one who makes things that never existed before.
- Al-Mussawir
Meaning: the creator of things in whatever way he wants, the perfect shape maker.
This name is very powerful for bearing a child. It is said that recite this name 21 times and do a Damm on water. Then make the woman drink this water to get blessed with a child.
- Al-Ghaffar
Meaning: the one who forgives us in spite of our sins.
A person should recite this name frequently to get his sins forgiven.
- Al-Qahhar
Meaning: the one who reigns everything, the dominator, the irresistible
Recitation of this name will be a source of calmness and tranquility for the person reciting it.
- Al-Wahhab
Meaning: the one who bestows us with His blessings, the all-giver.
If a person is suffering from a financial crisis, he should recite this name frequently every day to remove his poverty and suffering.
- Ar-Razzaq
Meaning: the all provider, the sustainer, the bestower.
The person who wants to earn better should recite this name frequently to improve his source of revenue.
- Al-Fattah
Meaning: the opener/ solver of all problems.
Recite this name frequently if you want success in your life.
- Al-Alim
Meaning: the one who knows everything
Allah’s Noor will enlighten the heart of the one who recites this name.
- Al-Qaabiz
Meaning: the restrainer, the withholder of everything.
This name should be written on 4 pieces of feed and have to be eaten 40 days in a row. This will help to remove poverty.
- Al-Basit
Meaning: the one who amplifies and extends everything.
This name should be read 10 times after Chasht prayer to become independent in your decisions and matters.
- Al-Khafiz
Meaning: the one who can lower or reduce everything.
Recite this name 500 times to get your needs fulfilled. This name also helps the person to protect from his enemies.
- Ar-Rafi
Meaning: the one who raises, the elevator.
Recite this name 101 times in day and night to earn respect and become prosperous.
- Al-Muizz
Meaning: the giver of honor and respect, the bestower of power.
You must recite this name 140 times on Monday or Friday after the Maghrib prayer.
- Al-Muzil
Meaning: the degrader, the dishonorer, the humiliator.
Recite this name 75 times daily to protect yourself from enemies.
Benefits of Memorizing Names of Allah
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Allah has ninety-nine Names, one-hundred less one; and he who memorized them all by heart will enter Paradise.” To count something means to know it by heart. – Sahih al-Bukhari 7392
Calling Allah by His name has numerous benefits and invoking these names in prayer and daily life can have a profound impact.
Allah SWT says in the Qur’an – Surah Al-Araf verse 180;
Allah has the Most Beautiful Names. So call upon Him by them, and keep away from those who abuse His Names. They will be punished for what they used to do.
For example – Using the word “Al-Ghaffar” (The All-Forgiving) in supplications can be a means of seeking Allah’s forgiveness and mercy for one’s sins. Similarly, one can use the words Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum which draws a Muslim closer to Allah.
Related: Read the meaning of Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum full Dua along with benefits.
Calling upon Allah by His names is a deeply meaningful and spiritually enriching practice in Islam. One must follow this practice in his daily life!
