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.

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May these Names bring you closer to Allah. JazakAllah Khair! 🌙