Tasbeeh Companion Scholarly Review Board Reviewed by Islamic Fiqh & Sunnah Board
Last Reviewed: September 2026
Verified against primary Hadith sources (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan an-Nasa'i)
Quick Answer & Key Summary
Complete guide to the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna). Hadith virtues, Arabic text, transliteration, English meanings, and spiritual benefits of reciting them.
✦The Hadith Virtue of Memorizing Allah's 99 Names
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) declared in Sahih al-Bukhari (2736) and Sahih Muslim (2677): *"Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one. Whoever memorizes and preserves them (ahsaaha) will enter Paradise."*
✦Key Names & Their Spiritual Virtues
- 1Ar-Rahman (الرَّحْمٰنُ): The Entirely Merciful — Reciting brings divine compassion into one's life.
- 2Ar-Rahim (الرَّحِيمُ): The Especially Merciful — Softens hearts and forgives shortcomings.
- 3Al-Malik (الْمَلِكُ): The Sovereign Lord — Grants independence and dignity.
- 4Al-Quddus (الْقُدُّوسُ): The Absolutely Pure — Clears anxiety and negative thoughts.
- 5As-Salam (السَّلَامُ): The Source of Peace — Brings tranquility and protection from fear.
- 6Al-Hayy (الْحَيُّ) & Al-Qayyum (الْقَيُّومُ): The Ever-Living & Sustainer — The Greatest Names (Ism Allah al-A'dham) through which prayers are answered (Sunan at-Tirmidhi 3524).
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