Asma ul Husna PDF: 99 Names of Allah with Meanings in English & Urdu (Free Download)

Asma ul Husna (أسماء الله الحسنى), “the Most Beautiful Names of Allah,” is the Islamic term for the names and attributes by which Allah describes Himself in the Quran and Sunnah. This guide covers the full list of Allah’s 99 names with Arabic text, transliteration, and English and Urdu meaning, how to learn, memorize, and recite them correctly, and their benefits in daily dhikr and du’a (supplication), plus a free downloadable PDF you can save or print.

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What the Quran Says About Allah’s Names

“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” (Surah Al-A’raf, 7:180)

“Allah, there is no god worthy of worship except Him. He has the Most Beautiful Names.” (Surah Ta-Ha, 20:8)

“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.” (Surah Al-Hashr, 59:24)

What Are the 99 Names of Allah?

The 99 Names of Allah are titles such as Ar-Rahman (The Most Compassionate), Ar-Raheem (The Especially Merciful), Al-Malik (The King), Al-Ghaffar (The Repeatedly Forgiving), and As-Sami’ (The All-Hearing), each describing a specific attribute of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one; whoever preserves them will enter Paradise. He is Witr [One, and He loves what is odd]” (Sahih al-Bukhari 6410, Sahih Muslim 2677). That closing detail, “He loves what is odd”, is why the number is specifically 99 and not a rounder figure like 100.

Does this mean Allah has only 99 names?

No, this is a common misconception worth clearing up directly. The 99 is a defined set carrying a specific promised reward (Paradise, for whoever preserves them), not a cap on Allah’s names in total. The Prophet ﷺ taught a supplication, recorded in Musnad Ahmad, asking Allah “by every name You have named Yourself with, revealed in Your Book, taught to any of Your creation, or kept in the knowledge of the unseen with You”, a clear indication that Allah has names beyond the enumerated 99, some of which are known only to Him.

A note on authenticity, because it matters

the number ninety-nine is firmly established in Bukhari and Muslim. The specific list of 99 names that appears on most posters and websites, however, comes through a separate narration in Jami’ at-Tirmidhi (3507), which Tirmidhi himself graded gharib (unusual), and which many hadith scholars, including Ibn Hajar, consider a compilation added by a later narrator rather than the Prophet’s ﷺ own exact wording. This is why you’ll sometimes see slightly different lists across sources. It doesn’t undermine the names themselves, nearly every name on the common list is independently supported by the Quran or authentic Sunnah, but it’s worth knowing before treating any single poster as a verbatim quotation from the Prophet ﷺ. Scholars who have worked on verifying and compiling reliable lists from the Quran and Sunnah directly include Ibn al-Qayyim, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Hazm, and Al-Qurtubi.

What’s the Difference Between Dhikr and Asma ul Husna?

Dhikr (ذكر) is the broad category, any remembrance of Allah, including tasbih (SubhanAllah), tahmid (Alhamdulillah), takbir (Allahu Akbar), istighfar (Astaghfirullah), and Quran recitation. Asma ul Husna is one specific form of dhikr, remembering Allah by reciting and reflecting on His names rather than a general phrase of glorification. If you already use a tasbih counter for SubhanAllah/Alhamdulillah/Allahu Akbar, reciting the 99 Names works the same way, set your target to 99 and go through the list once per cycle.

Full List: All 99 Names of Allah with Arabic, Transliteration, English & Urdu Meaning [+ PDF]

#	Arabic	Transliteration	English Meaning	Urdu Meaning
1	الرحمن	Ar-Rahman	The Most Compassionate	نہایت رحم کرنے والا
2	الرحيم	Ar-Raheem	The Most Merciful	بار بار رحم فرمانے والا
3	الملك	Al-Malik	The King	بادشاہ، حقیقی حاکم
4	القدوس	Al-Quddus	The Most Holy	پاک ذات
5	السلام	As-Salam	Source of Peace	سلامتی دینے والا
6	المؤمن	Al-Mu’min	Giver of Faith & Security	امن و ایمان دینے والا
7	المهيمن	Al-Muhaymin	The Guardian	نگہبان
8	العزيز	Al-Aziz	The Almighty	زبردست، غالب
9	الجبار	Al-Jabbar	The Compeller	زور آور
10	المتكبر	Al-Mutakabbir	The Supreme	بڑائی والا
11	الخالق	Al-Khaliq	The Creator	پیدا کرنے والا
12	البارئ	Al-Bari’	The Maker	بغیر نمونے کے پیدا کرنے والا
13	المصور	Al-Musawwir	The Fashioner	صورت بنانے والا
14	الغفار	Al-Ghaffar	The Ever-Forgiving	بار بار معاف کرنے والا
15	القهار	Al-Qahhar	The Subduer	غالب، زیر کرنے والا
16	الوهاب	Al-Wahhab	The Bestower	بے حساب عطا کرنے والا
17	الرزاق	Ar-Razzaq	The Provider	رزق دینے والا
18	الفتاح	Al-Fattah	The Opener	فیصلہ کرنے والا، کھولنے والا
19	العليم	Al-‘Alim	The All-Knowing	سب کچھ جاننے والا
20	القابض	Al-Qabid	The Restrainer	روکنے، تنگ کرنے والا
21	الباسط	Al-Basit	The Expander	کشادگی دینے والا
22	الخافض	Al-Khafid	The Abaser	پست کرنے والا
23	الرافع	Ar-Rafi’	The Exalter	بلند کرنے والا
24	المعز	Al-Mu’izz	Giver of Honor	عزت دینے والا
25	المذل	Al-Muzill	Giver of Dishonor	ذلت دینے والا
26	السميع	As-Sami’	The All-Hearing	سننے والا
27	البصير	Al-Basir	The All-Seeing	دیکھنے والا
28	الحكم	Al-Hakam	The Judge	منصف، فیصلہ کرنے والا
29	العدل	Al-‘Adl	The Utterly Just	انصاف کرنے والا
30	اللطيف	Al-Latif	The Subtle, Gentle	باریک بین، مہربان
31	الخبير	Al-Khabir	The All-Aware	خبر رکھنے والا
32	الحليم	Al-Halim	The Forbearing	بردبار
33	العظيم	Al-‘Azim	The Magnificent	عظمت والا
34	الغفور	Al-Ghafur	The All-Forgiving	بخشنے والا
35	الشكور	Ash-Shakur	The Appreciative	قدردان
36	العلي	Al-‘Ali	The Most High	بلند مرتبہ
37	الكبير	Al-Kabir	The Great	سب سے بڑا
38	الحفيظ	Al-Hafiz	The Preserver	حفاظت کرنے والا
39	المقيت	Al-Muqit	The Nourisher	روزی رساں
40	الحسيب	Al-Hasib	The Reckoner	حساب لینے والا
41	الجليل	Al-Jalil	The Majestic	جلال و بزرگی والا
42	الكريم	Al-Karim	The Generous	کرم کرنے والا
43	الرقيب	Ar-Raqib	The Watchful	نگرانی کرنے والا
44	المجيب	Al-Mujib	The Responsive	دعائیں قبول کرنے والا
45	الواسع	Al-Wasi’	The All-Encompassing	وسعت والا
46	الحكيم	Al-Hakim	The Wise	حکمت والا
47	الودود	Al-Wadud	The Most Loving	محبت کرنے والا
48	المجيد	Al-Majid	The All-Glorious	بزرگی والا
49	الباعث	Al-Ba’ith	The Resurrector	مردوں کو اٹھانے والا
50	الشهيد	Ash-Shahid	The Witness	گواہ
51	الحق	Al-Haqq	The Truth	حق، سچائی
52	الوكيل	Al-Wakil	The Trustee	کارساز
53	القوي	Al-Qawiyy	The Strong	طاقتور
54	المتين	Al-Matin	The Firm	مضبوط
55	الولي	Al-Waliyy	The Protecting Friend	دوست، مددگار
56	الحميد	Al-Hamid	The Praiseworthy	تعریف کے لائق
57	المحصي	Al-Muhsi	The Accounter	شمار کرنے والا
58	المبدئ	Al-Mubdi’	The Originator	پہلی بار پیدا کرنے والا
59	المعيد	Al-Mu’id	The Restorer	دوبارہ پیدا کرنے والا
60	المحيي	Al-Muhyi	Giver of Life	زندگی دینے والا
61	المميت	Al-Mumit	Bringer of Death	موت دینے والا
62	الحي	Al-Hayy	The Ever-Living	زندہ
63	القيوم	Al-Qayyum	The Self-Subsisting	قائم رکھنے والا
64	الواجد	Al-Wajid	The Finder	پانے والا
65	الماجد	Al-Majid (Al-Maajid)	The Illustrious	بزرگ، شان والا
66	الواحد	Al-Wahid	The One	ایک، یکتا
67	الاحد	Al-Ahad	The Unique	ایک، بے مثل
68	الصمد	As-Samad	The Eternal Refuge	بے نیاز
69	القادر	Al-Qadir	The All-Capable	قدرت والا
70	المقتدر	Al-Muqtadir	The All-Determiner	پوری قدرت والا
71	المقدم	Al-Muqaddim	The Expediter	آگے بڑھانے والا
72	المؤخر	Al-Mu’akhkhir	The Delayer	پیچھے کرنے والا
73	الأول	Al-Awwal	The First	سب سے پہلا
74	الآخر	Al-Akhir	The Last	سب کے بعد
75	الظاهر	Az-Zahir	The Manifest	ظاہر
76	الباطن	Al-Batin	The Hidden	پوشیدہ سے واقف
77	الوالي	Al-Wali	The Governor	حاکم، سرپرست
78	المتعالي	Al-Muta’ali	The Self-Exalted	سب سے بلند
79	البر	Al-Barr	Source of Goodness	نیکی کرنے والا
80	التواب	At-Tawwab	The Ever-Relenting	توبہ قبول کرنے والا
81	المنتقم	Al-Muntaqim	The Avenger	بدلہ لینے والا
82	العفو	Al-‘Afuww	The Pardoner	معاف کرنے والا
83	الرؤوف	Ar-Ra’uf	The Most Kind	نہایت شفیق
84	مالك الملك	Malik-ul-Mulk	Owner of All Sovereignty	بادشاہی کا مالک
85	ذو الجلال و الإكرام	Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram	Lord of Majesty & Generosity	جلال و اکرام والا
86	المقسط	Al-Muqsit	The Equitable	انصاف کرنے والا
87	الجامع	Al-Jami’	The Gatherer	جمع کرنے والا
88	الغني	Al-Ghani	The Self-Sufficient	بے نیاز، غنی
89	المغني	Al-Mughni	The Enricher	غنی کرنے والا
90	المانع	Al-Mani’	The Defender	روکنے، بچانے والا
91	الضار	Ad-Darr	The Distresser (by His decree)	نقصان پہنچانے پر قادر
92	النافع	An-Nafi’	The Benefactor	نفع دینے والا
93	النور	An-Nur	The Light	نور
94	الهادي	Al-Hadi	The Guide	ہدایت دینے والا
95	البديع	Al-Badi’	The Originator	انوکھا پیدا کرنے والا
96	الباقي	Al-Baqi	The Everlasting	ہمیشہ باقی رہنے والا
97	الوارث	Al-Warith	The Inheritor	وارث
98	الرشيد	Ar-Rashid	The Guide to the Right Path	راہ دکھانے والا
99	الصبور	As-Sabur	The Patient	صبر کرنے والا

Meanings above follow the common English/Urdu glosses used across Islamic references; wording for a given name can vary slightly between scholars and translators, which is normal, see the authenticity note above on why the enumerated order itself also varies between sources.

Quick Reference: Which Name Is Commonly Invoked for Which Need

Need	Commonly Invoked Name(s)
Provision / sustenance	Ar-Razzaq (The Provider), Al-Wahhab (The Bestower)
Healing / health	Ash-Shafi* (see note), Al-Muhyi (Giver of Life)
Forgiveness	Al-Ghafur, Al-Ghaffar, At-Tawwab
Marriage / love	Al-Wadud (The Most Loving)
A way forward / new opportunity	Al-Fattah (The Opener)
Protection	Al-Hafiz (The Preserver), Al-Waliyy (The Protecting Friend)
Ease after hardship	Al-Latif (The Subtle, Gentle), Al-Basit (The Expander)
Patience	As-Sabur (The Patient)
Peace of mind	As-Salam (Source of Peace)

*Ash-Shafi (The Healer) is a name widely used in du’a for healing, though it isn’t part of every enumerated 99-name list, it’s supported by the general meaning of related Quranic verses and hadith on Allah’s role as healer.

Important: this table reflects long-standing tradition in how Muslims frame their du’a, it is not a formula. Reciting a name a set number of times is not presented in authentic hadith as a mechanical cause that guarantees a worldly outcome. The sound approach, per mainstream scholarship, is to recite the relevant name with understanding and then make sincere, direct du’a, the name shapes how you’re addressing Allah, it isn’t a spell. Treating names as guaranteed-result formulas (e.g., “recite this exact number of times for this outcome”) is the specific practice some scholars caution against as drifting toward superstition.

How Do I Start Learning the 99 Names of Allah? (Beginner’s Guide)

Scholars including Ibn al-Qayyim describe learning the names in three stages, and this is the order most teachers recommend for beginners:

1. Memorize the wording, the Arabic name and its transliteration.
2. Understand the meaning, what the attribute actually describes about Allah.
3. Call on Allah by it in du’a, this is the step most people skip, and it’s the one the hadith is actually pointing to.

Practical technique: start with 5–10 names grouped by theme (mercy: Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem, Al-Ghafur; power: Al-Aziz, Al-Qadir, Al-Jabbar), confirm you can recall a small group with no mistakes before adding more, and recite them after each fard prayer using a tasbih counter set to a custom target matching your group size.

Is It Okay to Memorize All 99 Names of Allah? How Long Does It Take?

Yes, memorizing all 99 is exactly what the hadith encourages (“whoever preserves them”), and there’s no restriction on doing so. There’s no fixed timeline; it depends entirely on pace. Learning 5 names a week with daily review is a realistic, sustainable target for most people and completes the full list in under five months. Rushing to memorize the wording without the meaning is generally discouraged by scholars, since the hadith’s reward is tied to ihsa’ (true comprehension and application), not rote recitation alone.

How Do I Recite the 99 Names Correctly?

There’s no single mandatory method, you can recite them silently, aloud, from a list, or from memory. What matters more than the exact technique is: correct pronunciation of the Arabic (audio recordings from a reliable source help more than transliteration alone), reciting with understanding rather than as background noise, and consistency over intensity. Many people recite the full list once after Fajr or after any fard prayer, using a counter to keep place without breaking focus.

Is There a Specific Time to Recite Asma ul Husna? How Often Should I Recite?

There’s no obligatory time, Asma ul Husna can be recited any time you’d perform other dhikr. Commonly cited windows are after the five daily prayers, in the morning and evening adhkar, and before sleep. Frequency is a matter of personal consistency rather than a fixed rule; scholars generally emphasize a habit you can sustain daily over an intense but short-lived burst.

What Should I Do Before and After Reciting Asma ul Husna?

Being in a state of wudu is recommended for greater focus and reward but is not required for dhikr generally (unlike handling the Arabic mus-haf of the Quran). Facing the qiblah, reciting in a quiet setting, and following the recitation with a personal du’a that draws on the names you just recited (e.g., following Ar-Razzaq with a du’a for provision) are common practices that connect the memorization step to the “calling on Allah by it” step scholars emphasize.

What Are the Benefits of Reciting Asma ul Husna Daily?

The primary benefit stated directly in the hadith is the Paradise-related reward tied to ihsa’, preserving, understanding, and living by the names. Beyond that specific textual promise, reciting the names daily is widely described by scholars and teachers as building familiarity with Allah’s attributes, which in turn shapes how a person relates to Him in different situations, turning to Ar-Rahman (The Merciful) when seeking mercy, or Al-Hakeem (The Wise) when struggling to understand a hardship. Claims beyond this, guaranteed worldly outcomes tied to reciting a specific name a specific number of times, are common online but are not something this guide will assert as fact.

Can Asma ul Husna Help With Anxiety, Stress, or Depression?

Many Muslims describe real comfort from reflecting on names like As-Salaam (The Source of Peace), Al-Wadud (The Loving), and Ar-Raheem (The Especially Merciful) during difficult periods, dhikr in general is widely described in Islamic tradition as bringing tranquility to the heart, referencing the Quranic verse “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” (13:28). That’s a spiritual and emotional practice, though, not a clinical treatment. If anxiety, stress, or low mood are persistent or affecting daily functioning, that’s worth bringing to a doctor or mental health professional alongside, not instead of, your spiritual practice.

Is Reciting the 99 Names Considered Bidah (Innovation)?

No, reciting and reflecting on Allah’s names is directly supported by the Quranic instruction to “invoke Him by them” and the hadith establishing the 99. What some scholars do caution against as innovation is attaching fixed, unsourced counts or outcome guarantees to specific names (e.g., “recite this name exactly 313 times for wealth”) that aren’t found in authentic hadith, that practice, not the recitation itself, is what draws scrutiny.

Can I Name My Child After One of Allah’s Names?

Yes, with one condition: names that belong exclusively to Allah (Al-Khaliq/The Creator, Ar-Razzaq/The Provider, Al-Malik in its absolute sense) should not be given to a child directly, instead, “Abd” (servant of) is prefixed, giving names like Abdul Rahman (servant of the Most Merciful) or Abdul Kareem (servant of the Most Generous). This is why “Abdul-” names are so common in Muslim naming traditions. Names that describe attributes shared in a limited sense between Allah and creation (like Kareem/generous, Latif/gentle) are more commonly used on their own, though many families still prefer the “Abdul-” form as a mark of respect.

Can I Use the 99 Names in Jewelry, Wall Art, or Tattoos?

Jewelry and wall art/calligraphy featuring Allah’s names are widely accepted and common in Muslim households and dress, provided the item is treated with basic respect (not worn/displayed somewhere considered disrespectful, like a bathroom). Tattoos are a different matter: the majority of scholars hold that tattooing in general is impermissible in Islam, regardless of what the tattoo depicts, so this ruling isn’t really about the names specifically, it’s about tattooing itself. If you’re considering this, it’s worth checking directly with a knowledgeable local scholar rather than relying on general guidance, since there is some difference of opinion on temporary/henna-style designs.

How Do I Teach Children or Family About Allah’s 99 Names?

Common, practical approaches: introduce a small number of names at a time tied to something concrete a child already understands (Ar-Razzaq when talking about food, Al-Khaliq when looking at nature), use audio and repetition rather than written memorization first for younger children, and involve the whole family by reciting a few names together after a shared prayer rather than making it a solitary task. Consistency in small doses works better than long sessions for most children.

Do I Need a Teacher, or Can I Learn Asma ul Husna on My Own?

A teacher isn’t required, plenty of people learn the names independently using a reliable source for the Arabic and meanings. Where a teacher genuinely helps is pronunciation (self-taught Arabic pronunciation is where most errors creep in) and deeper explanation of meaning, especially for names that are easy to conflate (Ar-Rahman vs. Ar-Raheem, both from the root for mercy but pointing to different scopes of it). If you’re learning alone, prioritize an audio source over a text-only list.

What’s the Authentic List of the 99 Names? Which Source Should I Trust?

Given the authenticity note above, the most defensible approach is a list built from names that appear directly in the Quran or in authentic hadith, this is the methodology scholars like Ibn al-Qayyim used. In practice, the widely circulated list is still considered sound to learn from by the large majority of scholars, since almost every name on it is independently supported elsewhere, the caveat is specifically about calling the list itself, as a fixed enumerated sequence, direct Prophetic wording.

What Happens When You Recite the 99 Names With Sincere Intention?

Islamic tradition places heavy weight on intention (niyyah) as the factor that separates rote habit from meaningful worship, the same physical act of recitation is described very differently in reward depending on whether it’s done with presence and understanding versus as background repetition. This is the practical reason the “meaning before memorization” approach is emphasized throughout this guide.

Put It Into Practice

Once you’ve picked a set of names to start with, the easiest way to build the habit is to recite them the same way you’d count any dhikr, set a target matching how many names you’re working through, and tap through them without losing your place.

Open the Asma Ul Husna counter →

Set your target to 99 for the full list, or any custom number for a smaller starting group.

Sources referenced:

Sahih al-Bukhari 6410 · Sahih Muslim 2677 · Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 3507 · Musnad Ahmad 3712 · Surah Al-A’raf 7:180 · Surah Ta-Ha 20:8 · Surah Al-Hashr 59:24 · Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:28

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About the Author

Abdullah Zulfiqar

Abdullah writes about Islamic practice, dhikr, and daily worship tools at Online Tasbih Counter, drawing on hadith and Quranic sources to keep the site’s guides accurate and well-cited. Every name, meaning, and reference in this guide has been cross-checked against Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and the Quran directly, with authenticity notes included wherever scholarly opinion differs.

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