"If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely."

Translated as "The King & Owner of Dominion."Allah SWT alone is the true King and we, being His subjects, are obliged to abide by His commands.Allah's Kingship is total and encompasses all that is in the universe.He is the one who reigns dominion over the heavens and the earth and everything that resides within them. There is nothing above Him, and He is alone.

AL MALIK | الْمَلِكُ

"He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise."

Translates as 'The One who gives Security'.Allah provides us with security and inner peace through faith, saving us from superstition and disbelief.Just as Allah SWT is the source of safety and security, we must embody this attribute by being a beacon for others. Let us radiate comfort, warmth, and love.Prayer: "Oh Allah! You are Al-Mu'min. Protect us and give us strength to remain steadfast in our faith."

AL MU'MIN | ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ

Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"Arabic: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيمRegular updates from this book will cover the meanings and benefits of each name, to help memorize 99 names of Allah SWT.The aim is to deepen our understanding of Allah SWT and His attributes with each name.Stash for further updates ✨️

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Translates as 'All Great, The Tremendous'. He is exalted far above all creation, clear from the attributes of the creatures and from resembling them. He is remarkable and reveals his greatness in many ways.Al-Mutakabbir is the one we can rely on when we face an overwhelming challenge. His name should inspire hope and positivity.

AL MUTAKABBIR | ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ

Translated as "The Especially Merciful."Allah’s compassion and specific mercy for the Believers.The one who will show special love, care, and mercy to the believers in this world and in the hereafter in their greatest hour of need.Raheem indicates that which is:• Extremely and continuously loving and merciful.• The dispenser of grace and love as a result of deeds and supplications.• The One in whom mercy is constantly and endlessly repeated.

AL RAHEEM | الرحيم

Translated as "The Entirely Merciful."He is most merciful, kind, and loving towards ALL creation. His Rahma is all inclusive and embraces all.The belief in Allah's mercy is beneficial to a believer because:• It causes an individual to reflect on their ability to be merciful themselves.• It also encourages a believer to do good, to act with virtue so that they can receive the mercy of their Lord.

AL RAHMAAN | الرَّحْمَنُ

Translated as "The Holy, Absolutely Pure."It refers to Allah as the One who is free from any imperfection, perfect and absolutely pure. He is above and beyond anything that can be considered unholy or unclean.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">This name serves as a reminder for us to keep ourselves free from blemish by avoiding sin and doing good deeds.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">In Islam, righteousness is heavily emphasized. By striving to purify ourselves, we strengthen our relationship with AL-QUDDUS and aim to attain righteousness.</li></ul>

AL QUDDUS | ٱلْقُدُّوسُ

Translates as 'The Creator'.The One who brings everything from non-existence to existence.His countless creative wonders are reflective of His creativity and greatness.He is the one who creates things from nothing with no precedents. He creates what He pleases and in a perfect manner. He is the only one who determines when, how, and what to create and does so from nothing.

Al KHALIQ | الخالق

Translates as 'The Most Mighty'He is the one who is most powerful and strong. He is the conqueror that is never conquered and never harmed. This is because His strength, glory, and power are overwhelming, and cannot be overcome or resisted. He is the only one with complete mastery over all creation.He exercises his unchallenged power with utmost kindness, justice and forgiveness. Those of us whom Allah has blessed with some authority should strive to imbue this trait. Since Allah alone enjoys all power and might, we must turn only to Him for all help.

AL AZIZ | ٱلْعَزِيزُ

Translated as "The Source of Peace."As the ultimate creator, He is the source of all peace and security, loving peace and order. This is evident in the Islamic norm of salutation, "Assalamu Alaykum" (peace be upon you).Here are some other meanings of Al-Salam:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Perfection, free from fault</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Brings peace, safety, and reassurance from worry and anxiety</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Has made Paradise the true Abode of Peace for His servants</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Wants peace for His servants and in the relationships between them</li></ul>

AS SALAM | السلام

Translates as 'The Overpowering, The Restorer, The Repairer'.Allah salvages us in our crisis and comforts and consoles us in our loss and sorrow. Moreover, it is He Who enables us to see and follow the straight way which will accrue success to us in this world and the next.We understand that He is the one who elevated our rank. He benefits His creation but needs no benefitting Himself. This name can be a reminder not to inflate your ego and to avoid self-aggrandizement, "Thus does Allah seal over every heart (belonging to) an arrogant tyrant." (Qur'an 40:35)

AL JABBAR | ٱلْجَبَّارُ

Translates as 'The Overseeing Protector'.It is He Who has granted us safety and security.Meaning the one who ensures well being and protection over His creation. Refers to His supreme nature as being the guardian or the absolute authority. He is the ever-watchful, not just limited to the superficial, He can see all which is concealed in the hearts. Nothing can be kept a secret from Him."He knows what is in the heavens and earth; He knows what you conceal and what you reveal; God knows very well the secrets of every heart." (64:4)

AL MUHAYMIN | ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ

"Allah's are the names most beautiful. Whatever is in the heavens and earth extols His glory."—The Qur'an (Al-Hashr 59:24)"Allah has 99 names. He who remembers these will certainly enter Paradise."—Prophet Muhammad (Bukharhi Hadith Kitab Ad-Dawat, 2,949)Remembering the Names of Allah is a sacred tradition in Islam. Both the Qur'an and sayings of the Prophet (Hadiths) state the importance of learning them and promise reward for reciting them in supplications and prayers.This beautiful presentation of Allah's most revered nintety-nine names draws the reader nearer to the Divine through contemplation and reflection of Allah's names, their meaning, and how each impacts our daily lives. They help to conceptualize Allah, Whose limitless greatness and glory is impossible to grasp.Each name is presented in the original Arabic and its translation into English. Accompanying each name is a commentary that is concise and easy to understand but rich in meaning.Abdur Raheem Kidwai (b. 1956) is a professor of English at the Aligarh Muslim University, India, and a visiting fellow at the School of English, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. He earned his two PhDs in English from the Aligarh Muslim University and the University of Leicester. He is a well-known author of many works on the Qur'an and Islam, including: The Qur'an: Essential Teachings; Daily Wisdom: Islamic Prayers and Supplications; Daily Wisdom: Selections from the Holy Qur'an; and What Should We Say?

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