The Names and Attributes of Allah - Sorted by Category
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- Allah
Usually not considered as an attribute but the proper name of Allah
- Al-Awwal
The First
- Al-Akhir
The Last
- Al-Baqi
The Everlasting
- Al-Ghani
The Self-Sufficient; The Rich Beyond Need
- Al-Haqq
The Truth; The Real
- Al-Khaliq
The Creator
- Al-Muheet
All-Pervading; The All-Encompassing
- Al-Mukmil
He Who Perfects
- Al-Mutakabbir
The Superb; He Who Reveals His Greatness in All
- Al-Qareeb
The Nigh; The One Who Is Near
- Al-Qayyum
The Eternal
- As-Salam
The All-peace
- As-Samad
The Everlasting Refuge and sustainer
- Al-Wahid
The One
- Al-Warith
The Inheritor
- Al-Wasi
The All-embracing; The Boundless
Strength, Power and Greatness
- Al-Azeem
The All-glorious
- Al-Aziz
The Almighty
- Al-Haiyy
The Living
- Al-Jabbar
The Compeller
- Al-Kabeer
The Great
- Al-Mateen
The Firm
- Al-Mueed
The Restorer
- Al-Muhiyy
The Life-giver
- Al-Muqaddim
The Promoter
- Al-Muqtadir
The Prevailing
- Al-Mumeet
The Life-taker
- Al-Qadir
The Powerful
- Al-Qawiy
The All-strong
- Al-Wasi
The All-embracing; The Boundless
Dominion
- Al-Adl
The Just; The Equitable
- Al-Fasil
He who distinguishes, decides, settles
- Al-Hakam
The Judge
- Al-Makir
The Planner; The One who Plots
- Al-Malik
The Soverign; The King
- Malik-ul-Mulk
The Lord of the kingdom
- Al-Mawla
The Protector, The Master
- Al-Mumin
The Giver of Peace and Tranquility
- Al-Muqtadir
The Prevailing
- Al-Qahhar
The Dominant; The Subduer; The All-Conquering; The Crusher
- Al-Raqeeb
The Watchful
- Zuljalal wal-Ikram
The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
Knowledge and Wisdom
- Al-Aleem
The All-knowing
- The Al-Baseer
The All-seeing
- Al-Hakeem
The All-wise
- Al-Khabeer
The All-aware
- As-Sami
The All-hearing
- Ash-Shaheed
The Witness
- Al-Wajid
The Finder
Mercy and Benevolence
- Al-Afuw
The Pardoner
- Al-Barr
The Beneficent; The All-good
- Al-Basit
The Expander
- Ad-Dafi
The Remover of Tribulations
- Ad-Da'i
The Caller
- Al-Fattah
The Opener
- Al-Ghaffar
The Forgiving
- Al-Ghafoor
The Forgiving
- Al-Hadi
The Guide
- Al-Haleem
The All-clement; The lenient
- Al-Jami
The Gatherer
- Al-Kafi
The Sufficient One
- Al-Kareem
The Generous
- AL-Mubashir
The Giver of good news
- Al-Mudhheek
He who brings about laughter
- Al-Mughni
The Enricher
- Al-Muhiyy
The Life-giver
- Al-Muizz
The Honourer
- Al-Mujeeb
The One who Answers All
- Al-Muqaddim
The Promoter
- Al-Muqallib-AL-Qulub
The Turner of people’s hearts
- Al-Muqeet
The Sustainer
- Al-Muqsit
The Just
- Al-Mutahhir
The Cleanser; He Who Cleanses from Spiritual Evil
- Al-Muyassir
He Who makes it easier
- Al-Muzakkee
He Who Purifies His servants of all faults, shame, and spiritual impurity
- Al-Nafi
The Beneficent
- Al-Noor
The Light
- Al-Rafi
The Exalter
- Al-Rahman
The Most Gracious
- Al-Raheem
The Merciful
- Al-Rasheed
The Guide
- Al-Rauf
The Gentle
- Al-Razzaq
The All-provider
- As-Saboor
The Forbearing
- As-Samad
The Everlasting Refuge and sustainer
- Ash-Shafee
The Healer; The Affectionate
- Ash-Shafi
The Intercessor
- Ash-Shakoor
The Appreciative
- Al-Tawwab
The Acceptor of Repentence
- Al-Wadud
The Loving
- Al-Wahhab
The All-giving
Affliction, Reprimand and Accountability
- Ad-Dar
The Afflictor
- Al-Baith
The Resurrector
- Al-Haseeb
The Reckoner
- Al-Khafid
The Abaser
- Al-Mani
The Withholder
- Al-Muakhir
The Deferrer
- Al-Mubki
He Who Brings about Tears
- Al-Muhsi
The Reckoner
- Al-Mumeet
The Life-taker
- Al-Muntaqim
The Avenger
- Al-Muzill
The Humiliator
- Al-Qabid
The Seizer; The Restricter
Nobility and Glory
- Al-Aliy
Sublime, The Most High
- Al-Azeem
The All-glorious
- Al-Hameed
The Praisworthy
- Al-Jaleel
The Majestic
- Al-Majeed
The Glorious
- Al-Majid
The Noble
- Al-Muta'ali
The All-exalted
- Al-Quddus
The Holy; The All-pure
- Zuljalal wal-Ikram
The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
Guardianship and Support
- Al-Hafeez
The Guardian; The Preserver
- Al-Kafi
The Sufficient One
- Al-Malja
The Refuge
- Al-Mawla
The Protector, The Master
- Al-Muhaymin
The Protector
- Al-Mumin
The Giver of Peace and Tranquility
- An-Nasir
The Helper; The Supporter
- Al-Qareeb
The Nigh; The One Who Is Near
- Al-Raqeeb
The Watchful
- As-Samad
The Everlasting Refuge and sustainer
- Al-Waal
The Protector
- Al-Wakeel
The Trustee
- Al-Waliy
The Protector
Creativity and Innovation
- Al-Badee
The Innovative Creator
- Al-Bari
The Maker
- Al-Khaliq
The Creator
- Al-Lateef
The Subtle
- Al-Mubdi
The Originator
- Al-Musawwir
The Shaper
- Al-Muzayyin
The Adorner
Representation and Portrayal
- Al-Batin
The Hidden
- Al-Lateef
The Subtle
- Al-Noor
The Light
- Al-Wasi
The All-embracing; The Boundless
- Al-Zahir
The Evident
See Also
The Most Beautiful Names of Allah, Gift of a Lifetime by Samira Fayyad Khawaldeh
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