99 Names of Allah – Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa

Asma ul Husna: meaning, benefits and wazifa

Allah has the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them (Al-A‘raf 7:180). This collection explains each of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna): its Arabic, its meaning, and the spiritual treatment (wazifa) taught by Hazrat Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (RA).

Each page gives the correct pronunciation (Ya Latif, Ya Razzaq, Ya Haqq…), the abjad value, how to recite it and for what need, together with bayanaat on the Names by Maulana Fazlur Rahman Mahmood Sahab.

اللہ تعالیٰ کے ننانوے نام (اسماءِ حسنیٰ): ہر نام کا معنی، فوائد، وظیفہ اور پڑھنے کا طریقہ۔

Explore 99 Names of Allah Maulana Shah Fazlur Rahman Mahmood Sahab Maarifat

Jan 6 2015

Ya Hafiz Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Hafiz (The Preserver)

Name 38 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْحَفِيظُ

Al-Hafiz

The Preserver
یا حفیظ کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value998
  • ReciteYā Ḥafīẓ
  • Count1009

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Hafeez

Meaning

Al-Hafeez means the Preserver, the Protector: the One who guards all things from harm, calamity and loss, and who preserves every deed in His record.

Understanding the Name

Allah preserves the heavens and the earth without tiring of it (Al-Baqarah 2:255), He preserved the Qur’an from any change (Al-Hijr 15:9), and He keeps a perfect record of everything we do. When the Prophet Ya‘qub (Jacob) sent his son away, he said: “Allah is the best guardian, and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful” (Yusuf 12:64).

The Prophet ﷺ advised Ibn Abbas: “Guard (the commands of) Allah, and He will guard you.” Whoever protects the limits Allah has set will find Allah protecting him.

Effects and reflections

Whoever accepts Allah as his Protector always finds himself safe and secure, even when surrounded by enemies. We know the well-known event of the Hijrah: during the migration to Madinah, the Prophet ﷺ took shelter in the cave of Thawr. The enemies came so close that Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (Radiyallahu Anhu) could see their feet and told the Prophet ﷺ, who replied: “Do not grieve; indeed, Allah is with us” (At-Tawbah 9:40).

This is the level of faith at which a servant of Allah always finds himself safe under the protection of Allah.

Treatment (Amal)

To protect oneself from fear, danger and every kind of loss, write “Yā Ḥafīẓ” and keep it with you.

It is even better to recite “Yā Ḥafīẓ” constantly and engrave it on the heart, or to recite it 1,009 times after every prayer. Insha’Allah, it will be effective.

Recite
Yā Ḥafīẓ, 1,009 times after every prayer
Or
Write it and keep it with you
Benefit
Protection from fear, danger and loss

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Kabir Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Kabir (The Most Great)

Name 37 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْكَبِيرُ

Al-Kabir

The Most Great
یا کبیر کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value132
  • ReciteYā Kabīr
  • Count143

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Kabeer

Meaning

Al-Kabeer means the Most Great: the One who is greater than everything, and before whom everything else is small.

Understanding the Name

We announce this Name many times a day in Allahu Akbar, “Allah is greater”, which begins every prayer and fills the call to prayer. The Qur’an describes Allah as “the Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Most Great, the Most Exalted” (Ar-Ra‘d 13:9).

Whenever a person feels that something in this world is too big for him, whether a problem, a fear or a temptation, saying Allahu Akbar reminds him that Allah is greater than all of it.

Effects and reflections

The effect of this quality on a pious servant of Allah should be that, in humility, he considers himself small, and considers everything in the universe small compared with Allah. He acts according to what Allah likes and commands, and gives up all laziness in doing so.

It is the duty of the small to bow before the Great, Allah. Those who do not reflect on this regard created things as the greatest, and in their ignorance kill one another. May Allah, the Most Great, have mercy on us. Ameen.

Treatment (Amal)

A person who has been dismissed from his post or job should fast for seven days and recite “Yā Kabīr” 143 times after every prayer. Insha’Allah, he will regain his position with honour and dignity, and gain respect.

Fast
7 days
Recite
Yā Kabīr, 143 times after every prayer
For
Regaining a lost job or position

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Aliyy Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Aliyy (The Most High)

Name 36 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْعَلِيُّ

Al-Aliyy

The Most High
یا علی کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value110
  • ReciteYā ‘Aliyy
  • Count121

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Aliyy

Meaning

Al-Aliyy means the Most High, the Exalted: the One who is above everything in His essence, His power and His rank.

Understanding the Name

Al-Aliyy is high above His creation in every sense: none can reach His level, and nothing is hidden from Him. Ayat al-Kursi ends with the words “And He is the Most High, the Magnificent” (Al-Baqarah 2:255), and in every sajdah we say Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la, “Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.” It is beautiful that we glorify Allah as the Most High at the very moment our heads are at their lowest.

Recognising Al-Aliyy keeps the believer humble, and lifts his ambitions above worldly things towards what pleases his Lord.

Effects and reflections

The effect of this quality on a pious servant of Allah should be that he does not consider anyone other than Allah to be the Most High, however great they may seem. He should seek help from Allah alone, wholeheartedly, for all his needs.

He should keep in mind the character of Hazrat Ali (Radiyallahu Anhu), and depend only on Allah for the fulfilment of all his wishes and needs.

Treatment (Amal)

To be blessed with success and happiness, recite “Yā ‘Aliyy” 121 times after every prayer. Insha’Allah, Allah will raise him, grant him prosperity and fulfil all his lawful wishes.

Recite
Yā ‘Aliyy, 121 times
When
After every prayer
Benefit
Success, prosperity and fulfilled wishes

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Shakur Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Ash-Shakur (The Most Appreciative)

Name 35 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الشَّكُورُ

Ash-Shakur

The Most Appreciative
یا شکور کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value526
  • ReciteYā Shakūr
  • Count537

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Ash-Shakoor

Meaning

Ash-Shakoor means the Most Appreciative, the Rewarder of thankfulness: the One who values even the smallest good deed and rewards it many times over.

Understanding the Name

Allah does not need our worship, yet He appreciates every sincere act, multiplies its reward and increases His blessings on those who are grateful. He says: “Indeed, our Lord is Forgiving and Appreciative” (Fatir 35:34).

Gratitude, in turn, is the key that opens more blessings. The more a person thanks Allah with his heart, his tongue and his actions, the more Allah gives him.

Effects and reflections

Allah says in the Qur’an:

لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ

La’in shakartum la-azeedannakum: “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you” (Ibrahim 14:7).

Allah loves those servants who are thankful to Him and who glorify and praise Him. He raises them in rank until they are counted among His beloved ones.

The peace and satisfaction that come from reflecting on this quality of Allah cannot be expressed in words. It cannot be explained; it must be experienced personally by reciting “Yā Shakūr” sincerely and wholeheartedly.

Treatment (Amal)

Reciting “Yā Shakūr” is, Insha’Allah, beneficial for those caught in hardship, poverty and distress.

Reciting it 537 times after the Fajr prayer with sincerity will, Insha’Allah, fulfil the needs of the one in need.

Recite
Yā Shakūr, 537 times
When
After Fajr
Benefit
Relief from hardship and fulfilment of needs

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Ghafur Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Ghafur (The All-Forgiving)

Name 34 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْغَفُورُ

Al-Ghafur

The All-Forgiving
یا غفور کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value1286
  • ReciteYā Ghafūr

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Ghafoor

Meaning

Al-Ghafoor means the All-Forgiving: the One who forgives completely, and who covers and hides the faults of His servants.

Understanding the Name

While Al-Ghaffar stresses that Allah forgives again and again, Al-Ghafoor stresses the depth and completeness of His forgiveness: even the greatest sins can be wiped away. Allah says: “Say, O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful” (Az-Zumar 39:53).

This Name gives the sinner courage to return. It also asks the believer to cover the faults of others, as he hopes Allah will cover his own.

Effects and reflections

Every creature is born with weaknesses; its life depends on water and air, and Allah, by His power, keeps it safe. In the same way, every human being is born with various weaknesses. Allah keeps them covered, and forgives people when they repent and seek forgiveness from Him.

When a servant of Allah, drowned in many sins, calls out “Yā Ghafūr”, the All-Forgiving Allah forgives him and purifies him from all his sins. Keep reciting “Yā Ghafūr” and seek the forgiveness of Al-Ghafoor with a sincere heart.

Treatment (Amal)

According to a hadith, whoever says “Rabbighfir lī” (رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي, “My Lord, forgive me”) three times in sajdah will have his sins forgiven.

Reciting “Yā Ghafūr” in sajdah with sincerity and concentration, beginning and ending with Durood, will lead, Insha’Allah, to forgiveness of all sins. Allah will take the person under the shade of His forgiveness and purify him.

Recite
Yā Ghafūr (and Rabbighfir lī, 3 times)
When
In sajdah (prostration)
With
Durood before and after
Benefit
Forgiveness of sins

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Azim Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Azim (The Magnificent)

Name 33 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْعَظِيمُ

Al-Azim

The Magnificent
یا عظیم کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value1020
  • ReciteYā ‘Aẓīm
  • Count1031

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Azeem

Meaning

Al-Azeem means the Magnificent, the Supreme in Glory: the One whose greatness is beyond all measure and imagination.

Understanding the Name

Allah’s greatness cannot be contained by the mind: the heavens and the earth are small before Him. Ayat al-Kursi ends with this Name: “And He is the Most High, the Magnificent” (Al-Baqarah 2:255). In every ruku‘ of prayer we say Subhana Rabbiyal ‘Azeem, “Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.”

When a believer truly senses Allah’s magnificence, the problems of this world become small, and his fear and hope become directed to Allah alone.

Effects and reflections

Allah alone is truly magnificent and great, in every horizon of the universe; He is the Creator of everything that exists.

To attribute such greatness to anything other than Allah is shirk, and to deny the greatness of Allah is kufr (disbelief). Accepting the Oneness of Allah (Tawheed), and understanding, witnessing and living by it, is the mark of His pious servants.

Those who realise this reflect something of this quality in themselves and make it visible to others. For example, the image of the sun in a mirror is not the real sun, yet onlookers still cannot bear its brightness. The brightness and heat of the sun are their own proof; staring at it continuously damages the eyes.

Treatment (Amal)

Whoever recites “Yā ‘Aẓīm” 1,031 times after every prayer will be granted honour and respect, Insha’Allah.

Recite
Yā ‘Aẓīm, 1,031 times
When
After every prayer
Benefit
Honour and respect

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Halim Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Halim (The Forbearing)

Name 32 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْحَلِيمُ

Al-Halim

The Forbearing
یا حلیم کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value88
  • ReciteYā Ḥalīm

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Haleem

Meaning

Al-Haleem means the Most Forbearing, the Clement: the One who sees the disobedience of His servants yet does not hurry to punish them, giving them time to repent.

Understanding the Name

Al-Haleem has the full power to punish, but chooses patience and gentleness. The Qur’an often joins this Name with Al-Ghafur: “And know that Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing” (Al-Baqarah 2:235). If Allah punished people immediately for every wrong, not a single creature would remain on the earth (Fatir 35:45).

Hilm (forbearance) is one of the most beloved qualities in a believer. The Prophet ﷺ told one of his Companions that Allah loves two qualities in him: forbearance and deliberation. Remembering this Name helps a person control his anger and be patient with others.

Effects and reflections

The forbearance of a clement person blesses his surroundings with calm and dignity, and his companions share in that blessing. Whoever remembers Allah, who is everything to him, and reminds others of Him, will be counted among those of the best character.

The more a person keeps the company of a clement person and seeks his advice, the more his own heart is lit with forbearance. This was the way of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. Today many who call themselves Muslims are far from forbearance; how, then, can they serve others?

Treatment (Amal)

Whoever writes this beautiful Name 99 times on paper with saffron, soaks it in water and drinks the water will, Insha’Allah, be protected from all calamities and loss, and will be blessed.

Write
Yā Ḥalīm, 99 times with saffron
Then
Soak in water and drink it
Benefit
Protection from calamities and loss

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Khabir Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Khabir (The All-Aware)

Name 31 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْخَبِيرُ

Al-Khabir

The All-Aware
یا خبیر کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value812
  • ReciteYā Khabīr
  • Count823

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Khabeer

Meaning

Al-Khabeer means the All-Aware, the Fully Acquainted: the One who knows the inner reality and the most hidden parts of everything.

Understanding the Name

While Al-Aleem describes Allah’s complete knowledge, Al-Khabeer stresses His knowledge of the inner, hidden side of things: the secret motives behind actions, the true state of hearts and the outcome of every affair. “And He is the Wise, the All-Aware” (Al-An‘am 6:18).

Since nothing is hidden from Al-Khabeer, the believer does not need to prove himself to people. He is content that his Lord knows his sincerity, and he is careful because his Lord knows his faults.

Effects and reflections

Those who live carelessly and ignore Almighty Allah do not realise that they will have to give an account of every single deed on the Day of Judgement. Those who are aware of the Hereafter lead a pious life, surrendering themselves to the Creator and following the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Those who do not believe that Allah is Al-Khabeer ruin their life in this world and the next; they lose their peace and become victims of vices and sins. In the Hereafter, the fire and severe punishment await such people.

Treatment (Amal)

Whoever recites “Yā Khabīr” 823 times after every prayer for seven consecutive days will perceive hidden truths, and his insatiable desire for pleasures will be removed, Insha’Allah.

Recite
Yā Khabīr, 823 times
When
After every prayer, 7 days in a row
Benefit
Insight; freedom from excessive desires

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Latif Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Latif (The Subtle, The Most Kind)

Name 30 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
اللَّطِيفُ

Al-Latif

The Subtle, The Most Kind
یا لطیف کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value129
  • ReciteYā Laṭīf
  • Count140

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Lateef

Meaning

Al-Lateef means the Subtle, the Most Gentle: the One who knows the finest and most hidden details of everything, and who brings His kindness to people in ways so subtle that they often do not notice.

Understanding the Name

The root l-ṭ-f combines two meanings: fineness (something too delicate to perceive) and gentleness. Allah says: “Allah is Subtle with His servants; He gives provision to whom He wills” (Ash-Shura 42:19), and “Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Acquainted?” (Al-Mulk 67:14). The Prophet Yusuf, after years of trials, said: “Indeed, my Lord is Subtle in what He wills” (Yusuf 12:100).

Many things that hurt us at first turn out later to be gifts. Remembering Al-Lateef teaches patience and trust in the hidden kindness of Allah.

Effects and reflections

Every thoughtful and sensitive person realises that everything in nature has two aspects: one that can be felt and one that cannot, one that has weight and one that is light and subtle.

Treatment (Amal)

Whoever recites “Yā Laṭīf” 140 times after every prayer will, Insha’Allah, have his tasks completed easily; his provision will increase, and he will be freed from difficulties and distress.

Recite
Yā Laṭīf, 140 times
When
After every prayer
Benefit
Ease in tasks, increased provision, relief from distress

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Jan 6 2015

Ya Adl Meaning, Benefits & Wazifa – Al-Adl (The Utterly Just)

Name 29 of 99 · Asma ul Husna
الْعَدْلُ

Al-Adl

The Utterly Just
یا عدل کے فوائد، معنی اور وظیفہ
  • Abjad value104
  • ReciteYā ‘Adl

From the teachings of Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdur Raheem Sahab Dard (Rahmatullah Alaih)

Treatment using name Al-Adl

Meaning

Al-Adl means the Utterly Just: the One who is perfectly fair in every decree and judgement, and who never wrongs anyone even by the weight of an atom.

Understanding the Name

Justice is the very nature of Allah’s actions. The Qur’an says: “Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, even the weight of an atom” (An-Nisa’ 4:40), and “Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct” (An-Nahl 16:90). Even when we cannot see the wisdom behind an event, we can be certain that Al-Adl has not been unfair.

A believer who loves this Name tries to be just in his own home, work and dealings, even with those he dislikes, because justice is closest to taqwa (Al-Ma’idah 5:8).

Effects and reflections

In today’s world, justice in its true sense has largely disappeared; people have seen that perfect justice is very hard to achieve. It was realised in the time of the Prophet ﷺ and his caliphs and Companions.

The full manifestation of true justice will be in the Hereafter. Today’s judge may be tomorrow’s accused, in a court where a person’s own limbs will bear witness against him. This is enough for anyone who fears the true Judge, Allah, to know how he should live.

Treatment (Amal)

Whoever writes “Yā ‘Adl” on 20 pieces of bread (roti) and eats them will, Insha’Allah, find that the creation becomes favourable and obedient to him.

Write
Yā ‘Adl on 20 pieces of bread (roti)
Then
Eat them
Benefit
Favour and obedience of others

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