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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
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! 🌙