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

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