The Prophet (pbuh) has said: “Adopt the akhlaq (character) of Divinity”
THEO-ETHICS
Looking at the name and its
meaning in relation to Allah.
PSYCHO-ETHICS
Assuming that name within
our psychology.
SOCIO-ETHICS
The actions which manifest themselves
as a result of understanding the name.
A99 PUZZLE
“Say (O Muhammad): Call upon Allah or call upon the Merciful, whichever you call upon, He has the best names…..” Suratu Bani Israil 17:110. The word Allah in the Qur’an is the name of an essence of His 99 beautiful names and qualities like Merciful, Kind, Knowing… Whatever little information the human being can get about Allah can only be acquired through His names. Otherwise, we have no access.
51. Al Haqq
The Truth
Allah makes the truth manifest by the power of His words. He permits the truth to manifest itself. He creates everything on truth as His wisdom dictates. He is the first cause of all that exists where there is no change. There is neither a beginning nor an end.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite to find lost thing.
For sustenance recite 100x La Ilaha illallahul Malikul Haqqul Mubeen every day.
52. Al Wakeel
The Trustee
Al Wakeel is the sustainer. The one who has taken upon himself to provide sustenance for His abd. He has taken upon Himself the charge of the affair of all those under His care. He provides His creation with everything they need.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
If you are afraid of drowning or being burned in a fire, repeat Ya Wakeel for protection.
53. Al Qawiyy
The Strong
Al Qawiyy signifies unconditional strength. Allah is perfect in His strength and His firmness. He is able to overcome all with His inexhaustible strength. He sees to the continuation of the creation and the protection of the creatures guiding them until the appointed time.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite Ya Qawiyy for safety from an enemy.
Recite 116x for strength to do ibada.
54. Al Mateen
The Firm
Al Mateen goes hand in hand with Al Qawiyy. The firmness here means the intensity of strength. Al Mateem is the one whose might is perfect where nothing can affect Him or move Him. It is the all-pervasive action of the strength of Al Qawiyy.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite for your troubles to disappear.
To increase breast milk write on a cup and drink water from it.
Recite 500x to eliminate tyranny and negativity from oneself.
55. Al Waliyy
The Friend
Allah is the protecting friend of His servants. He eliminates their difficulties and gives them guidance, peace and success in their affairs in this world and the hereafter.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite Ya Waliy frequently to become a Friend of God. Recite in the presence of a spouse who is ill of character.
56. Al Hameed
The Praised
In relation to Allah hamd is neither simply praise nor gratitude. It is a combination of praise and thanks and since Hamd is only for Allah; it incorporates a third concept of worship. Therefore the word ‘HAMD’ means worshipful and thankful praise. It is a pure internal emotion within the human being whose source lies in the depths of the nafs.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat Ya Hameed be loved and praised. Write on a cup and drink from it for refined speech.
57. Al Muhsii
The Appraiser
Allah is Al Muhsi, One Who counts what we do and computes it for the day when we will meet Him. He sees and knows everything in its reality. Apart from knowing everything that exists as a whole and individually, He knows every minute thing analytically as well.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 100x for ease on the Day of Judgement.
Recite 148x to assist in understanding and memorisation.
Also gives courage for self criticism.
58. Al Mubdi'
The Beginner
Allah is the originator of all. He creates without model or material. In the beginning before time or space when there was no other form of creation, Allah existed. He is the One who brought the cosmos into being without a prior model.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite to make decisions when undecisive.
If a pregnant woman fears a miscarriage then place right hand on the stomach and recite 99x.
59. Al Mu'eed
The Restorer
The One who restores or reproduces. It is Al Mu’eed who brings the dead back to life. He gathers all beings for the day of Judgement and lifts the veil from them. He rewards or punishes them according to their actions.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat 70x for the safe return of a family member who is away.
60. Al Muhyi
The Life Giver
Al Muhyi is the one who gives life. He is giver of life to things without life. He is the one who has created life and who has created death, none else can do that.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
If you are weighed down with a heavy burden repeat 7x daily.
Recite 68x after every salaa to cure a chronic illness.
61. Al Mumeet
The Life Taker
Allah is the Creator of death. He has destined a time for each being to come into existence and for each being their time to leave. When we die, whatever we have gained or lost in terms of deeds will determine our state in the hereafter.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite frequently with your hands on your chest on falling asleep to control your passions and destroy your enemy.
62. Al Hayy
The Living
Al Hayy means the Ever-living one who is self sustaining from time immemorial and will continue to be so for ever. Allah is the perfectly alive and ever-living One. The source of life in all that is alive. He is aware of all that is in existence and will be in existence. He gives life to a dead land through rain and causes plants to grow.
Al Hayy and Al Qayyum known as Isme ‘Azham.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite frequently for a long life and to cure sickness.
Recite 500x before sunrise for peace.
63. Al Qayyum
The Self Existing
Allah exists absolutely on His own and not through others, while every being exists through Him and because of Him. He is the master and organiser of all affairs. On the Day of Judgement everyone will stand in front of Allah for judgement of their affairs.
Al Hayy and Al Qayyum known as Isme ‘Azham.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite at the time of Fajr salaa for friendship.
Recite 16x daily for memorisation help.
Recite it in seclusion for affluence.
To remove lethargy and laziness recite Al Hayyu and Al Qayyum after Fajr salaa.
64. Al Waajid
The Resourceful
Al Waajid is one who has everything that He wants or desires. One who can affect the decree, who knows and determines everything. One who is capable of doing everything. Nothing is beyond his reach or might. He is always there to satisfy our needs with all his love, compassion and wisdom.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat Ya Waajid with every morsel of food to become resourceful.
65. Al Maajid
The Noble
Allah is absolute perfection in His nobility. He treats His abd most graciously and generously, manifesting His nobility to them through the light of His compassion. He shows infinite kindness towards His creation. He has given human beings the possibility of actualising noble character traits and conducts and glorifies them for the positive character traits that they develop.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite Ya Maajid 465x morning and night to be understood by others.
66. Al Waahid
The Unique
The attribute of Allah Al Waahid, means the Unique, the One. To believe in Tawheed is to believe that there is no partner with Allah in His authority and that being One is the quality of His which nobody else shares with Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat 1000x when you are alone and in a dark place to be free of fear and delusions.
67. Al Ahad
The One
The word ‘ahad’ as opposed to ‘wahid’ depicts the oneness of Allah. ‘Ahad’ depicts one in the sense of the Absolute One which cannot be divided, multiplied, preceded nor followed. By Allah using Ahad, He is implying affirmation to His Oneness, and there being none similar to Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
1000x for unification of nafs.
For pious children keep ism on self.
68. As Samad
The Eternal
As Samad is an attribute of Allah which is also known as ism e ‘azam, a great name. As Samad in essence is the satisfier of all needs and all are in need of Him, yet He is in need of none. It is As Samad that we approach to grant our pleas, the one to whom we plead to make wishes come true. He is the one who we seek during times of need.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 1000x to know the hidden meanings of things.
Recite 115x at dawn or at midnight while in sajda, to be safe from oppression.
Recite to improve character.
69. Al Qaadir
The Able
Al Qaadir, translated in English is the All Powerful. Allah is the All Powerful. He does what He wills, as He wills. Allah created the universe without needing the help of anything and from neither materials nor models. Al Qaadir has infinite ability; it is a capacity of causing things to happen. The power of invention and creation – they’re all conditioned by one thing His will.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite while washing each limb during wudhoo and no enemy should harm you.
If you face a difficulty recite 41x to be free from difficulty.
Recite 305x when love not responded to.
70. Al Muqtadir
The Powerful
Al Muqtadir is the superlative of Al Qaadir, which enhances the prestige and the awe which is inspired by Al Qaadir. Al Muqtadir controls everything through His Might which encompasses all His creation. He is the One who creates the power and has the total control over all powers. He manifests His name Al Muqtadir over all creation. Therefore if we think of Al Qaadir as All Powerful, Al Muqtadir is the manifestation of that power in creation.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat Ya Muqtadir frequently to become aware of the Truth.
Recite 744x to sharpen the memory.
71. Al Muqaddim
The Promoter
Al Muqaddim is He who advances the rank and status of whoever deserves to be advanced or preferred or favoured over others. In other words, He brings forward whoever He wills. He advances human beings according to the sincerity of their submission to Him and protects them against falling into disobedience if they have connected themselves to Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat when you are afraid of being alone in a frightening place.
Recite to present things in their right places.
72. Al Muakhir
The Postponer
Al Muakhir grants His guidance to those who obey Him whilst delaying it to those who disobey Him. He postpones the punishment of the oppressor because of His compassion and mercy thereby giving time to be able to correct themselves.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 100 times for tawba to be accepted.
Recite 1446x before sunrise for 7 days to prevent tyrant from gaining power.
73. Al Awwal
The First
Allah is the first and there is none like Him. This means that there is none prior to Him, that He is self-existent, that all comes from Him and that He is the cause of all that became.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 40 times on Thursday night for fulfilment of needs.
Recite 1000 times for 40 Fridays for an overwhelming problem and for safe return from journey.
74. Al Aakhir
The Last
Allah is the last as He has no beginning and He has no end. He is eternal. He is the last in the sense that the circle of existence begins and ends with Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Those who recites frequently should lead a good life and have a good end at the time of death.
Recite 1000 times on Friday for increased sustenance.
75. Azh Zhaahir
The Manifest
Azh Zhahir is derived from Zuhoor which means manifestation or appearance. It means something hidden coming to appearance. Allah is hidden from those who seek to see by means of their senses, but He is apparent to those who seek to know Him by the wisdom and reason that Allah has bestowed upon them.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite Ya Zhaahir 500x for divine Light to enter your heart.
76. Al Baatin
The Hidden
Allah is Zhaahir through sufficiency and He is Baatin through objectivity. He is Zhaahir due to His bounties and He is Al Baatin through His mercy. He is the apparent One Who subdues everything and the hidden One Who knows the truth about everything. Allah’s existence is both manifest and hidden.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 22x to see the truth in things.
Recite 33x for enlightenment.
For hajaat pray 2 rakats salaa after which recite “Huwal Awwalu wal Aakhiru wazh Zhaahiru wal Baatin; wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shayin Qadeer”
77. Al Waali
The Governor
Allah is the sole manager and governor of the whole creation. There is no continuity or existence without His permission. Everything happens according to His judgement and by His command. Everything is measured and registered.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite in your home to be free from danger.
Recite 11x to subdue another’s anger.
78. Al Muta’aali
The Exalted
Al-Muta’ali is Exalted in His Greatness and Honours which nobody reaches besides Him. His Honour cannot be comprehended or measured in human terms. Al-Muta’ali is above deficiencies or shortcomings, or above being conceived by anyone’s imagination.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite to ease difficulties.
Recommended for women to recite during menstruation to relieve ailments.
If demoted recite 540x to be restored to honour. Also effective for interviews.
79. Al Barr
The Source of Goodness
Al Barr is an inclusive word containing all the attributes of goodness, benevolence and charity. If His abd intends to do a good deed but is unable to actualise it Allah as Al Barr rewards the intention as if it were actualised. But if His abd intends to sin and is unable to actualise it Allah forgives the intention. When you do good to Allah’s creation even if it is by a smile or a kind word you will see the reflection of Al Barr in you.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat frequently to be blessed and be free from misfortune.
Recite 7x daily to create aversion to bad habits.
If recited 7x on a newborn baby it will give the child protection from calamities.
80. At Tawwab
The Accepter of Tawba
Allah accepts the repentance of those who sincerely repent and turn to him. The Arabic word “tawwab” gives the sense of “oft-returning” which means that Allah repeatedly accepts the repentance.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat many times for acceptance of tawba.
Recite frequently for accomplishment of a task.
Recite 10x in front of a tyrant to be free from oppression.
81. Al Muntaqim
The Avenger
The word Al Muntaqim is derived from the noun Intiqaam which means avenging or retribution against someone. Allah punishes those who persist in revolting, those who create disharmony and who tyrannise His creation. Al Muntaqim facilitates the removal of what is bad, harmful or dangerous. He warns with repeated warnings and He accepts excuses and delays punishment.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat to be victorious against your enemy.
To remove a tyrant from power, recite Ya Muntaqimu and Ya Qahhaar 1000x.
82. Al Afw
The Proud
Literally the Arabic word ‘Afw means “to release”, “to heal”, “to restore”, to remit”. Thus in relation to Allah it means “to release us from the burden of punishment due to our sins and mistakes”, “to restore our honour after we have dishonoured ourselves by committing sins and making mistakes.” This has another aspect of forgiveness which denotes a complete erasing of the sin. This Name occurs in the Qur’an five times.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat Ya ‘Afw frequently for forgiveness
83. Ar Ra'uf
The Clement
Ar Ra’uf therefore refers to the One Who does not cease to be kind and compassionate to the sinners by accepting their repentance. It conveys the same meaning as Ar Raheem with an intensification of the meaning embedded in it. Amongst the manifestations of Allah’s rahma towards His ibaad is that He protects them against committing what will incur His wrath or His anger and such a protection from slipping from the right path carries a stronger sense of Rahma than His forgiveness for sins which have already been committed.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat frequently to be blessed.
Recite also to gain affection of creation.
84. Malik Ul Mulk
King of Kingdom
Allah is the eternal owner of His kingdom. He shares neither the ownership nor the power, government nor guardianship of the universe with anyone. The word “Al Mulk” here means kingdom and the word “Al Malik” means the Powerful One, the One who possesses perfect power, the totality of everything in existence forms a single kingdom.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite to gain esteem and change doubts into reassurance.
Recite 212x daily to gain sustenance from unexpected means.
85. Dhul Jalal Wal Ikram
Lord of Majesty & Generosity
Allah is the Lord of Majesty and bounty. There is no perfection that does not belong to Him nor any blessing or honour that comes from anyone other than Him. Allah is the owner of all majesty.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat Ya Dhul jalaal wal ikraam to develop self esteem.
86. Al Muqsit
The Equitable
The attribute Al Muqsit means the One who is Equitable. Allah is the one who acts and distributes justice and fairness. Muqsad is one who is fair in his judgement or decision. So essentially Al Muqsit is an attribute which implements justice by assuring that what belongs to someone is returned to them. It’s also called “insaaf” carrying out equity.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat 100x to be free from the harm of your idol/ego and you should attain your purpose.
Recite 700x for hajaat.
If the mind wanders in salaa recite 239x before salaa.
Also recite for anger and depression.
87. Al Jaami'
The Gatherer
Al Jaami’ derives from the word Jama’a, the root word which means to gather or assemble or combine. The day of gathering is in essence the Day of Judgement and is called so because Allah will gather in it all creation. He will also combine the reward of those who obeyed Him and the penalty of those who disobeyed Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat to find lost things or be reconciled with someone who has separated.
Do ghusl at Zhuhr and lifting gaze towards heavens recite 10x closing each finger as you do so to reconcile dispersed family.
88. Al Ghani
The Rich
Linguistically, ghina, the root word of “al-Ghaniyy“, means: independence by virtue of having self-sufficiency. This meaning is implied in aya 64 of Suratul Hajj “His is whatever in the heavens and in the earth, and most surely Allah is the self-Sufficient, the Praised”. Al-Ghaniyy needs none while everything and everyone need Him. Everyone else besides Allah is needy.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat frequently for contentment.
Recite 70x daily for abundance in rizq.
Recite and blow over body for shifaa from illness.
89. Al Mughni
The Enricher
The attribute Al Mughni is very much related to Al Ghaniy. Al Mughni grants His fadhl and favours to his abd abundantly. He facilitates for them the achievements of their goals and objectives and the meeting of their everyday needs. There is neither independence nor self-sufficiency except that Allah, the Al Mughni has caused it to exist.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 1000 x every Friday to become self-sufficient.
Recite 1121x every Friday for 10 Fridays to eliminate nervous tension.
Recite on hands and pass over afflicted part of body to recover.
For spiritual and material wealth, recite 11x salawaat, followed by 1111x Ya Mughni and end with 11x salawaat and Suratul Muzzammil.
90. Al Maani'
The Protector
Al Maani’ is one of Allah’s attributes which is derived from Man or Mania which is the opposite of giving or granting. It also means to protect, to stop one thing from harming another or one group of people from annihilating another. Al Maani’ is One who protects, and who averts harms for those who voluntarily obey Him and attach themselves to Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat to have a good family life.
Recite 20x to subside anger.
Recite 161x to help relieve pain and fear.
Recite for safety during journeys.
Recite silently to rekindle affection between spouses.
91. Adh Dharr
The Punisher
Allah is Adh Dhaar which means He is the one who can harm anything or anyone. He impoverishes any of his abd or causes them to fall prey to illness according to His wisdom, because He determines everything. He facilitates the means of harm as a trial from Him whereby He is able to forgive and perch the sins or subject one of His abd to a test in order to raise their status.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat 100x on Thursday nights to grow closer to Allah.
Recite for safety from tyranny.
92. An-Naafi’
The Beneficial
It is An Naafi’ who enables His creation to receive the benefits He creates for them. Who facilitates the path which leads to Him for those who aspire to tread it. Who benefited the souls through His Messengers. Who nourished the bodies with food and wards off diseases through medicine. Who keeps affliction away through His favours.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite for 4 days to avoid harm.
Recite 41x for completion of task.
Provides safety on a journey.
Recite before intimacy for pious children.
93. An Nur
The Light
An-Nur is the Apparent One Who has manifested Himself fully. He makes everything else apparent and visible. An-Nur takes things out of non-existence and brings them into the world of existence and guides the hearts to prefer and opt for what is right, and also guides the innermost conscience to silently address Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 700x on Thursday night to receive inner light.
Recite Sura Al Nur 7x followed by Ya Nur 1000x to gain light in your heart.
94. Al Haadi
The Guide
Lingustically, Haadi is derived from hidaya, which means guidance. Guidance attracts the heart of the believer to Al Haadi – the One who provides that guidance – thereby bringing the heart closer to Divinity. Al Haadi guides the guilty towards tawba and occupies the heart with truthfulness and equity.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat frequently to gain spiritual knowledge.
95. Al Badi'
The Originator
Al Badi’ is the Originator of all things without following a prior model, He didn’t learn their creation from anyone else, rather he initiated creation. He brought everything into existence without the use of a tool or material, without being limited to time or space in being able to do that.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat 1000 x by saying, “Ya Badi’ as-samawati’ wa ‘l-ardh,” for troubles.
Relieves depression and stress.
Recite before sleeping for guidance on feasibility of task.
For accomplishment of a task recite 1200x Ya Badi’ al ajaaib bil khayr. Ya Badi’ for 12 days.
96. Al Baaqi
The Everlasting
The root word of Al Baaqi is Baqa which is the opposite of extinction. It’s an ever-enduring existence. Baqa also means obedience to Allah and awaiting His rewards. Al Baaqi will remain forever from the beginning of any beginning and for eternity. The absolute Baaqi is the duration of the one that never ends.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite on Thursday night to be free of difficulties.
Recite frequently for acceptance of duas.
97. Al Waarith
The Inheritor
The root word of this attribute of Al Waarith comes from waratha, which means inherited. It is Allah who will inherit everything after the extinction of everyone and everything. He is the only one who will remain. The rest of existence will perish along with all the things that He had given them.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Recite 100x at sunrise to be free of difficulties.
Recite it often to fulfil a task.
To remove worries recite 1000x between Maghrib and Eisha salaa.
98. Ar Rasheed
Right in Guidance
Ar Rasheed is characterised by complete perfection, great wisdom, ultimate guidance. Everything Ar Rasheed does has a beneficial and a clear purpose. The effectiveness of Allah as Ar Rasheed is such that everything is guided by His will but does not enforce what He teaches. Rather He gives us freewill to be able to act upon it as we choose and allows us gain our reward by our own decisions through practicing what we are taught.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat 1000x between Maghrib and Eisha Salaa to remove troubles, and for financial progress.
Recite also to make words effective.
99. As Sabur
The Patient
As Sabur is the most patient – His patience is greater than anyone else. When we think of Allah as As Sabur He gives to you and is true to you even when you do not fulfil your obligation to Him.
BENEFITS OF RECITATION
Repeat 33x for relief from troubles, difficulties and sorrow.
Recite 100x before sunrise for safety from calamities and ‘tying’ the enemy’s tongue.
Repeat 298x for physical pain.
Repeat frequently if unjustly accused.
In difficulty recite 1020x.