The First 20 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna)
The 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) are divine attributes that help believers deepen their connection with Allah. Here, we explore the first 20 names with meanings, benefits, and practical ways to recite them daily.
1-20 Names of Allah
No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning |
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1 | ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ | Ar-Rahman | The Most Gracious |
2 | ٱلرَّحِيمُ | Ar-Raheem | The Most Merciful |
3 | ٱلْمَلِكُ | Al-Malik | The King and Owner of Dominion |
4 | ٱلْقُدُّوسُ | Al-Quddus | The Absolutely Pure |
5 | ٱلسَّلَامُ | As-Salam | The Source of Peace and Safety |
6 | ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ | Al-Mu’min | The Giver of Faith and Security |
7 | ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ | Al-Muhaymin | The Guardian and Witness |
8 | ٱلْعَزِيزُ | Al-Aziz | The Almighty |
9 | ٱلْجَبَّارُ | Al-Jabbar | The Compeller |
10 | ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ | Al-Mutakabbir | The Supreme and Proud |
11 | ٱلْخَالِقُ | Al-Khaliq | The Creator |
12 | ٱلْبَارِئُ | Al-Bari’ | The Evolver |
13 | ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ | Al-Musawwir | The Fashioner |
14 | ٱلْغَفَّارُ | Al-Ghaffar | The Constant Forgiver |
15 | ٱلْقَهَّارُ | Al-Qahhar | The All-Prevailing One |
16 | ٱلْوَهَّابُ | Al-Wahhab | The Supreme Bestower |
17 | ٱلرَّزَّاقُ | Ar-Razzaq | The Provider |
18 | ٱلْفَتَّاحُ | Al-Fattah | The Supreme Solver |
19 | ٱلْعَلِيمُ | Al-‘Aleem | The All-Knowing |
20 | ٱلْقَابِضُ | Al-Qaabid | The Withholder |
Benefits of Reciting These Names
- Ar-Rahman & Ar-Raheem: Recite 100x daily for Allah’s mercy (especially after Fajr).
- Al-Malik: Invoke during hardships for divine sovereignty over problems.
- As-Salam: Pray for peace by saying “Ya Salam” 136x.
- Al-Ghaffar: Seek forgiveness by repeating 100x after Isha.
- Ar-Razzaq: Recite 11x daily for sustenance (Rizq).
Daily Dhikr Routine
Morning: Recite “Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Raheem” 11x each.
Afternoon: Say “Ya Quddus” (The Pure) 100x for purity of heart.
Evening: Invoke “Ya Razzaq” 11x for blessings in sustenance.
Free Printable Checklist
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May these Names bring you closer to Allah. JazakAllah Khair! 🌙