Names Of ALLAH

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1. Allah The One Almighty Allah who alone is worthy of worship Whoever recites Allah 1000 times daily, all doubts and uncertainties will be removed from his heart, and instead determination and faith will become inborn in him. 2. Al-Rahman The Most Compassionate Reciting Ya Rahmanu 100 times after each obligatory salah will protect one against heedlessness, forgetfulness and anxiety. 3. Al-Rahim The Most Merciful Reciting Ya Rahimu 100 times after salat al-Fajr will attract kind and friendly treatment from all creatures. 4. Al-Malik The Sovereign Constantly reciting Ya Maliku will result in enjoying respect and dignity in the sight of others. 5. Al-Quddus The Holy One and One who is free from all blemishes Reciting Ya Quddusu 100 times each day will purify our hearts and relieve us from all anxiety. 6. Al-Salam The Giver of Peace or One who is immune from all distresses Reciting Ya Salamu 160 times over a person who is ill will help in making that person recover from his/her illness. 7. Al-Mumin The Giver of faith


Reciting Ya Mu’minu will safeguard us from the evil of the enemy. 8. Al-Muhaymin The Giver of Protection Reciting Ya Muhayminu after having performed the ablution will result in one’s inner being becoming radiant. 9. Al-Aziz The Mighty Reciting Ya Azizu 40 times after salat al-Far from 40 days will result in Allah(SWT) freeing us from dependance on others. 10. Al-Jabbar The Overpowering Lord Whoever recites Ya Jabbaru will not be subjected to coercion, and will not be exposed to violence, severity or harshness. 11. Al-Mutakabbir The Self-Glorious Allah (SWT) will bestow righteous children to the husbands who recite Ya Mutakabbiru before approaching their wives. 12. Al-Khaliq The Creator A childless wife who wishes to have children should fast for seven days and break her fast at the proper time each day with a glass of water over which she has recited Ya Khaliqu, Ya Bari’u and Ya Musawwiru 21 times. By doing that insha’ Allah she will be able to conceive. 13. Al-Bari The One Who gives life A childless wife who wishes to have children should fast for seven days and break her fast at the proper time each day with a glass of water over which she has recited Ya Khaliqu, Ya Bari’u and Ya Musawwiru 21 times. By doing that insha’ Allah she will be able to conceive. 14. Al-Musawwir The Fashioner of unique beauty


A childless wife who wishes to have children should fast for seven days and break her fast at the proper time each day with a glass of water over which she has recited Ya Khaliqu, Ya Bari’u and Ya Musawwiru 21 times. By doing that insha’ Allah she will be able to conceive. 15. Al-Ghaffar The Great Forgiver Allah (SWT) will graciously forgive the sins of the one who constantly recites Ya Ghaffaru. 16. Al-Qahhar The Subduer Reciting Ya Qahharu will assist one in subduing the desires of the flesh, ridding the heart of worldly attachment and leading one to inner peace. 17. Al-Wahhab The Bestower of all things If one has a particular wish or cannot make ends meet one should recite Ya Wahhabu 100 times after midnight on three or seven nights consecutively after salat al-Tahajjud and Allah-willing, his/her wish will be granted and financial difficulty will be eased. 18. Al-Razzaq The Sustainer and Provider The gates of Divine providence will be opened for all who constantly recite Ya Razzaqu. 19. Al-Fattah The Remover of difficulties and the Reliever Recitation of Ya Fattahu brings openness of the heart and opens the way to victory. 20. Al-Alim The All Knowing Recitation of Ya Alimu will illuminate one’s heart and many qualities of light will be reflected from within us. 21. Al-Qabid The Withholder of Sustenance If one recites Ya Qabidu on a morsel of food for 40 days and eat it, one will never suffer starvation.


22. Al-Basit The Extender of Sustenance If one stretches one’s hands (like when making dua) and recites at the time of dawn 10 times Ya Basitu and then draw one’s hands over one’s face, one will not stand in need of other people. 23. Al-Khafid The Abaser To obtain Divine protection against the evil of an enemy, one should recite Ya Khafidu 70000 times in a religious gathering, one a day following a three-day fast. 24. Al-Rafey The Exalter If one recites Ya Rafey 100 times daily, Allah (SWT) will bless that person with honour, virtue and wealth. 25. Al-Mu’idhdh The Giver of honour Whoever recites Ya Mu’idhdhu 140 times after salat al-Isha on Mondays or Fridays will have nothing to fear. 26. Al-Mudhill The Humiliator One will be safe from cruel and envious people and enjoy Allah’s (SWT) protection upon reciting Ya Mudhillu 75 times. 27. Al-Sami The All-Hearing Allah (SWT) will take care of needs of all those who recite 100 times Ya Samiu after salat al-Zuhr on Thursdays before speaking to anyone. 28. Al-Basir The All-Seeing


One who recites Ya Basiru 100 times after performing the fard of salat al-Jumuah and before performing the sunnah rakaat, Allah (SWT) will grant that person esteem in the eyes of others. 29. Al-Hakam The Arbiter Allah (SWT) will reveal many mysteries to those who recite Ya Hakamu many times at night. 30. Al-Adl The Just Parents who have disobedient children should recite Ya Adlu with one’s finger on a piece of bread and eat it on Friday night and Allah (SWT) will make their children obedient to them. 31. Al-Latif The Most Affectionate If a poor and lonely person recites Ya Latifu 100 times after performing two rakat nafil salah, all his/her wishes will be fulfilled. 32. Al-Khabir The All-Knowing By constantly reciting Ya Khabiru, those who suffer from bad habits will soon find them corrected. 33. Al-Halim The Forbearing If a farmer writes Ya Halimu on a piece of paper and buries it near the place where he has sown his seeds, no harm or misfortune will befall his crops. 34. Al-Azim The Great People will love and respect those who constantly recite Ya Azimu. 35. Al-Ghafur The Forgiving The constant recitation of Ya Ghafuru will bring relief to those who suffer from fever and migraine or who experience grief and sorrow.


36. Al-Shakur The Highly Grateful If one is experiencing difficulties and finds life hard and painful, one should wash one’s face with water upon which Ya Shakuru has been recited 49 times. By doing that one’s goals will be achieved. 37. Al-Aliyu The Most High Whoever recites Ya Aliyu fortune’s door will be opened and/or the traveller will reach his/home safely. 38. Al-Kabir The Most Great Whoever recites Ya Kabiru 100 times daily will be honoured. 39. Al-Hafiz The Protector Those who recite Ya Hafizu 16 times daily will be kept safe from disasters. 40. Al-Muqit The Giver of Sustenance and Strength The condition of badly behaved children will improve if they are made to drink water from a glass over which Ya Muqitu has been recited. 41. Al-Hasib The Reckoner or One who suffices for everyone and everything For protection against thieves, the evil eye, or harm from an enemy, recite Ya Hasibu 70 times daily for seven days starting on a Thursday. After every 70 times one should add words Hasbiyallahul Hisab (Sufficient is Allah, the Reckoner) 42. Al-Jalil The Glorious or the One with an exalted position If one writes Ya Jalilu on a piece of paper with musk and saffron and place the paper in a ceramic container and drinks the water once the writing is dissolved will be revered among people.


43. Al-Karim The Benevolent Those who constantly recite Ya Karimu will be esteemed in this world and the life Hereafter. 44. Al-Raqib The Caretaker Allah’s (SWT) protection is assured to those who recite Ya Raqibu 7 times and blow upon themselves, their children, families and properties. 45. Al-Mujib The Responder of Supplications The Dua of those who recite Ya Mujibu will be answered. 46. Al-Wasey The All-Embracing Whoever finds it difficult to make ends meet should recite Ya Waseo and the gates of Divine providence will be opened for him/her. 47. Al-Hakim The Wise The endeavours of those who constantly recite Ya Hakimu will turn out well. 48. Al-Wadud The Most Loving If there is any misunderstanding between two persons, one of them should recite Ya Wadud 1000 times over some food and give it to the other person to eat. 49. Al-Majid The Most Venerable Those who constantly recite Ya Majidu will always enjoy eminence. 50. Al-Baith The Resurrector of the Dead Fear of Allah (SWT) will inspire those who recite Ya Baithu.


51. Al-Shahid

The Omnipresent Parents who recite Ya Shahidu and blow over their disobedient children will result in their children paying attention to what they are told to do. 52. The Truth If one has lost something one should recite Ya Haqqu and that thing will be found. 53. Al-Wakil The Trustee By constantly reciting Ya Wakilo, one comes to enjoy Allah’s (SWT) protection against the perils of water, fire or any other threat. 54. Al-Qawi The Almighty Reciting Ya Qawiyu will ward off harm from a superior enemy. 55. Al-Matin The Invincible Difficult tasks will become easy for those who recite Ya Matinu. 56. Al-Wali The Protecting Friend Those who constantly recite Ya Waliyu may hope of becoming the friends of Allah (SWT) 57. Al-Hamid The Praiseworthy Those who recite Ya Hamidu will earn people’s love and approval. 58. Al-Muhsi The Keeper of Records Those who fear the Final Reckoning should recite Ya Muhsi 1000 times and it will become easier for them to render account on the Day of Judgement.


59. Al-Mubdi The Originator If Ya Mubdi is recited over a woman who is threatening to miscarry, she will be spared the dangers of pregnancy. 60. Al-Muid The One who has the Power to Create again If a member of one’s family goes absent, one should recite Ya Muidu and that member will safely return. 61. Al-Muhyi The Giver of life For relief from a crushing burden, one should recite Ya Muhyi. 62. Al-Mumit The Giver of Death One can recite Ya Mumit after overcoming one’s enemy. 63. Al-Hayy The Everlasting Long life will be enjoyed by those who constantly recite Ya Hayyu. 64. Al-Qayyum The Self-Existing Those who recite Ya Qayyumu will not lapse into heedlessness. 65. Al-Wajid The Resourceful Those who recite Ya Wajidu are favoured with richness of heart. 66. Al-Majid The Noble The hearts of those who recite Ya Majidu will be enlightened.


67. Al-Wahid The Unique Those who constantly alone recite Ya Wahidu in a quiet place will become immune to fear and delusion. 68. Al-Samad The Eternal Allah (SWT) will meet the needs of those who constantly recite Ya Samadu and they will find that others will need their assistance. 69. Al-Qadir The All-Powerful Those who recite Ya Qadiru will find all their wishes fulfilled. 70. Al-Muqtadir The One with full authority Those who recite Ya Muqtadiru will awake from heedless sleep. 71. Al-Muqaddim The Promoter No harm will befall those who recite Ya Muqaddimu. 72. Al-Mu’akhkhir The Postponer The love of Allah (SWT) will take root in the heart of the one who recites Ya Mu’akhkhiru 100 times daily. 73. Al-Awwal The First Anyone who wishes to have children or to be united with an absent relative should recite Ya Awwalu 100 times on 40 Fridays. 74. Al-Akhir The Last Those who recite Ya Akhiru will live and die well.


75. Al-Zahir The Manifest Enlightenment will come to those who recite Ya Zahiru 15 times after performing the fard of Salat alJumah. 76. Al-Batin The Hidden Those who recite Ya Batinu 3 times daily will come to know the reality of things. 77. Al-Wali The One who exercises authority over all things Those who recite Ya Wali over their houses will dwell safely therein. 78. Al-Mutali The Exalted Constantly reciting Ya Mutali attracts Divine benevolence. 79. Al-Barr The Source of all goodness Children will be safe when we recite Ya Barru and blow over them. 80. Al-Tawwab The Oft-Returning Repentance will be accepted from one who constantly recites Ya Tawwabu. 81. Al-Muntaqim The Avenger Those who constantly recite Ya Muntaqimu will be victorious over their enemies. 82. Al-Afuw The Pardoner Those who recite Ya Afuwu will have their sins forgiven.


83. Al-Rauf The Kind Those who recite Ya Rauf will be blessed with good fortune. 84. Malik al-Mulk King of Absolute Sovereignity Those who recite Ya Malik al-Mulk will be mighty among the people. 85. Dhu al-Jalali wal-Ikram Lord of Majesty and Generosity Those who recite Ya Dhu al-Jalali wal-Ikram will be enriched. 86. Al-Muqsit The Equitable Constantly reciting Ya Muqsitu gives protection from the mischief of the devil. 87. Al-Jami The Assembler One who recites Ya Jamiu will find the thing that has been lost. 88. Al-Ghani The Self-Sufficient One who recites Ya Ghaniu will achieve contenment. 89. Al-Mughni The Enricher One who recites Ya Mughni 10 times on each of 10 Fridays will become independent of other people. 90. Al-Mani The Hinderer Those who recite Ya Maniu will attain peace and harmony in their married life.


91. Al-Darr The Distresser If Ya Daru is recited on Friday nights by those who have fallen to the bottom of the scale, they will rise to higher status. 92. Al-Nafi The Benefactor No injury or pain will afflict those who recite Ya Nafiu as many times as possible over a period of 4 days. 93. Al-Nur The Light Those who recite Ya Nuru will be inwardly enlightened. 94. Al-Hadi The Guide Spiritual knowledge will be acquired by those who recite Ya Hadi. 95. Al-Badi The Originator All troubles are eased for those who recite 70 times Ya Badi al-samawati wal-ard (“O Incomparable Creator of the Heavens and the Earth!�) 96. Al-Baqi The Eternal Those who recite Ya Baqi 100 times before sunrise each day, will enjoy immunity from disaster and will be shown mercy in the Hereafter. 97. Al-Warith The Supporter of All or One who remains alive even after everyone or everything dies Long life will be enjoyed by those who often recite Ya Warithu. 98. Al-Rashid The Right Guidance


Difficulties will be resolved for those who recite Ya Rashidu 1000 times between salat al-Maghrib and salat al-Isha. 99. Al-Sabur The Most Forebearing For relief from trouble or confusion, one should recite Ya Saburu 3000 times.


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