Asmaul Husna and Its Meanings, Complete with Calligraphy

Posted on October 17, 2020

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Asmaul husna as affirmed in his words: “And Allah has good names (great, noble) so call to Him by mentioning those names, and leave those who turn away from the truth in using His names. They will be recompensed for what they did.” (Surah Al-A’raf, verse 180).

Say, “Call on ALLAH, or call on AR-RAHMAN. With any name you’re fun with. He has al asmaul husna (the best names) “He is ALLAH, there is no God but He, He has al-asmaul-husna (good names)”- (Surah Thaha:8).

Asmaul husna according to its grammatical meaning consists of the word Asma which has the meaning of a name and husna that has a good meaning, great, noble or beautiful. When combined, Asma’ul Husna contains the understanding of the names of Allah S.W.T which are charged with beauty and goodness.

Based on the word of Allah SWT in Surah Al-A’raf, verse 180 then Asmaul husna became an interesting theme to enrich the quality of human worship to the khaliq. There are various meanings that are so profound that can be obtained by studying, studying, permeating the meaning of each of the Asmaul husna.

Addressing Asmaul husna turns out to give birth to differences of opinion related to its meaning, meaning, and interpretation. In addition to the differences in terms of interpreting and interpreting the names, there are also differences in the number of names of Asmaul husna, there are opinions that say 99, 100, 200, even 1,000 names. Each opinion certainly has its basis, and it does not need to be further disputed.

The scholars, scholars and the present have made Asmaul husna as a source of inspiration and innovation in developing the application of Islamic teachings in the form of worship. By conducting a review and discussion of the interpretation of the names is expected to find the more clear address of Dzat that should be for the final purpose of all worship.

All syllables addressed to Allah SWT must be understood makana, its meaning and interpretation so that its use can be reasonable. God is the All-mighty, the All-wise. Therefore Muslims will not easily write “Allah is…”, because it is clear that there is nothing that can be equal to Allah SWT. But on the other hand it must be understood the teachings of the Qur’an about Allah SWT.

The scholars assert that all the absolute value of truth is only attached to Allah SWT. So the consequence is only Allah, the Most High. But Allah is Possessed of Power, All-Compassionate and Compassionate. Thus is the name of Allah with all its attributes explained by the term Asmaul Husna.

From a Hadith from Abu Hurairah R.a. he said the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. once said: “Verily Allah s.w.t has 99 names, i.e. one hundred less one, whoever counts them (memorizing them in full) enters heaven” – Bukhari’s Narrated.
And a total of 99 names of Allah (Asmaul Husna) are:

Table of Content

Asmaul husna 99

No.	Asmaul Husna Latin	Asmaul Husna Arab	Artinya
1.	Ar Rahman	الرحمن	The Most Merciful
2.	Ar Rahiim	الرحيم	The Most Merciful
3.	Al Malik	الملك	The Almighty
4.	Al Quddus	القدوس	The Most Holy
5.	As Salaam	السلام	The Almighty Gives Prosperity
6.	Al Mu’min	المؤمن	The Almighty Provides Security
7.	Al Muhaimin	المهيمن	The Almighty
8.	Al Aziz	العزيز	The Mighty
9	Al Jabbar	الجبار	Who Has Absolute Greatness
10	Al Mutakabbir	المتكبر	The Most Magnificent
11	Al Khaliq	الخالق	The Creator
12	Al Baari	البارئ	The Most Unleashed
13	Al Mushawwir	المصور	The Almighty
14	Al Ghaffaar	الغفار	The Most Forgiving
15	Al Qahhaar	القهار	The Most Pushy
16	Al Wahhaab	الوهاب	The Most Gracious
17	Ar Razzaaq	الرزاق	The Almighty
18	Al Fattaah	الفتاح	The Most Merciful
19	Al ‘Aliim	العليم	The All-knowing
20	Al Qaabidh	القابض	The Most Narrowed
21	Al Baasith	الباسط	The Almighty
22	Al Khaafidh	الخافض	The Most Condescending
23	Ar Raafi	الرافع	The Most Exalted
24	Al Mu’izz	المعز	The Most Glorified
25	Al Mudzil	المذل	The Most Insulting
26	Al Samii	السميع	The All-hearing
27	Al Bashiir	البصير	The Most See
28	Al Hakam	الحكم	The Almighty
29	Al ‘Adl	العدل	The Just
30	Al Lathiif	اللطيف	The Most Gentle
31	Al Khabiir	الخبير	The All-Knowing
32	Al Haliim	الحليم	The Most Forbearing
33	Al ‘Azhiim	العظيم	The Almighty
34	Al Ghafuur	الغفور	The Most Merciful
35	As Syakuur	الشكور	The Most Merciful
36	Al ‘Aliy	العلى	The Most High
37	Al Kabiir	الكبير	The Most Great
38	Al Hafizh	الحفيظ	The Most Nurturing
39	Al Muqiit	المقيت	The Almighty
40	Al Hasiib	الحسيب	The Most Calculating
41	Al Jaliil	الجليل	The Most Sublime
42	Al Kariim	الكريم	The Most Gracious
43	Ar Raqiib	الرقيب	The Most Watchful
44	Al Mujiib	المجيب	The Most Granted
45	Al Waasi	الواسع	The Most Spacious
46	Al Hakiim	الحكيم	The Most Wise
47	Al Waduud	الودود	The Most Loving
48	Al Majiid	المجيد	Your Highness
49	Al Baa’its	الباعث	The Most Evocative
50	As Syahiid	الشهيد	The Most Watched
51	Al Haqq	الحق	The Truth
52	Al Wakiil	الوكيل	The Most Nurturing
53	Al Qawiyyu	القوى	The Most Powerful
54	Al Matiin	المتين	The Most Powerful
55	Al Waliyy	الولى	The Most Protective
56	Al Hamiid	الحميد	The Most Commendable
57	Al Muhshii	المحصى	The Most Calculating
58	Al Mubdi	المبدئ	The Most Initiate
59	Al Mu’iid	المعيد	The Almighty Restores Life
60	Al Muhyii	المحيى	The Most Live
61	Al Mummified	المميت	The Most Deadly
62	Al Hayyu	الحي	The Living
63	Al Qayyuum	القيوم	The Most Independent
64	Al Waajid	الواجد	The Almighty
65	Al Maajid	الماجد	Your Highness
66	Al Wahid	الواحد	The All-Single
67	Al Ahad	الاحد	The Almighty
68	As Shamad	الصمد	What’s Most Needed
69	Al Qaadir	القادر	The Most Decisive
70	Al Muqtadir	المقتدر	The Almighty
71	Al Muqaddim	المقدم	The Most Preceding
72	Al Mu’akkhir	المؤخر	The Most Ending
73	Al Awwal	الأول	The First
74	Al Aakhir	الأخر	The Last
75	Az Zhaahir	الظاهر	The Real
76	Al Baathin	الباطن	The Almighty
77	Al Waali	الوالي	The Almighty
78	Al Muta’aalii	المتعالي	The Most High
79	Al Barru	البر	The Most Generous
80	At Tawwaab	التواب	The Most Repented
81	Al Muntaqim	المنتقم	The Most Recompense
82	Al Afuww	العفو	The Most Forgiving
83	Ar Ra’uuf	الرؤوف	The Most Caregiver
84	Malikul Mulk	مالك الملك	The Almighty of the Kingdom
85	Dzul Jalaali Wal Ikraam	ذو الجلال و الإكرام	The Almighty
86	Al Muqsith	المقسط	The Most Graer of Justice
87	Al Jamii’	الجامع	The Most Collecting
88	Al Ghaniyy	الغنى	The Rich
89	Al Mughnii	المغنى	The Almighty
90	Al Maani	المانع	The Most Prevented
91	Ad Dhaar	الضار	The Almighty
92	An Nafii	النافع	The Almighty
93	An Nuur	النور	The Most Luminous
94	Al Haadii	الهادئ	The Most Guided
95	Al Badii’	البديع	The Creator
96	Al Baaqii	الباقي	The Eternal
97	Al Waarits	الوارث	The Almighty
98	Ar Rasyiid	الرشيد	The All-knowing
99	As Shabuur	الصبور	The Most Patient

99 Asmaul Husna

Asmaul Husna Calligraphy

Calligraphy is considered a physically visible spiritual art.

The image above is an example of Asmaul Husna calligraphy. 99 Asamul Husna is already found at the beginning of the pages of the Qur’an. Asmaul Husna calligraphy is designed with beautiful writing that gives the impression of majesty and to the Almighty of every name and nature of God.

Asmaul Husna calligraphy is commonly used as a wall decoration in the house and house of worship of a Muslim. In addition to making Muslims more understanding and believing in the power and majesty of Allah, Asmaul Husna is also considered to bring benefits and blessings when reading it.

Here are some pictures of Asmaul husna calligraphy: