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The 99 Names of Allah
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا
«And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them» (Surah Al-A'raf 7:180). Learn, memorize and understand the meaning of each name to earn the promise of Paradise.
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Sahih al-Bukhari (2736) & Muslim (2677):
«Allah has 99 names, one hundred less one. Whoever learns, memorizes, understands and lives by them will enter Paradise.»
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Asmaul Husna quiz
Test your understanding of the meanings and virtues of the 99 Names, with detailed explanations.
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1
What is the difference between the name "الرَّحْمَنُ" (Ar-Rahman) and "الرَّحِيمُ" (Ar-Rahim)?
💡 Explanation:
According to scholars, "Ar-Rahman" is the greatest of all beings in the world, and "Ar-Rahim" is a special mercy which Allah intends for the believers in the Hereafter.
2
What did the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) promise to those who remember and obey the 99 names of Allah?
💡 Explanation:
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allah has 99 names ... He who remembers, understands, and obeys will go to heaven.
3
What does the name "الْخَالِقُ" (Al-Khaliq) mean?
💡 Explanation:
"Al-Khaliq" means God, the Creator of all things in the universe, from nothingness to nothing.
4
When we want to ask for forgiveness for our sins, which name should we use to pray?
💡 Explanation:
Apologies should use the names of mercy and forgiveness, such as "Ya Ghaffar" (God who repeatedly forgives) or "Ya 'Afuww" (God who forgives sins) in accordance with the Sunan of the Prophet.
5
How do the names "السَّمِيعُ" (As-Sami ') and "الْبَصِيرُ" (Al-Basir) teach us?
💡 Explanation:
Believing in As-Sami 'and Al-Basir cultivates the spirit of Muraqabah (always knowing that Allah is seeing and hearing) makes us wary of words and deeds.
6
What does the word "الصَّمَدُ" (As-Samad) in Surat Al-Ikhlas mean?
💡 Explanation:
"As-Samad" is a self-sufficient God that all beings depend on Him for everything, but He does not need food, drink or help from anyone.
7
Which name does the phrase "حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ" relate to?
💡 Explanation:
"Al-Wakil" means the most reliable and dependable. This word was uttered by the prophets Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during the great tribulation.
8
What are the characteristics of the names "الْحَيُّ" (Al-Hayy) and "الْقَيُّومُ" (Al-Qayyum) in Ayat al-Kursi?
💡 Explanation:
According to many hadiths, the name "Al-Hayy al-Qayyum" is considered "Ism Allah al-A'zam" (supreme name) to whom prayers are answered.
9
What does the name “الرَّزَّاقُ” (Ar-Razzaq) remind us of?
💡 Explanation:
"Ar-Razzaq" reminds us that every breath and food we eat is a reward that Allah has ordained and given us, so we must strive to find the path of halal.
10
What does the 99th name "الصَّبُورُ" (As-Sabur) mean?
💡 Explanation:
"As-Sabur" is the most patient God who hears all the insults and rebellions of men, but He still provides health, food and delays punishment so that they have a chance to change.