Al-‘Azeem (The Magnificent, The Infinite, or The Supreme Greatness.)
Means that Allah is the One of immense greatness and majesty, far beyond anything we can imagine or comprehend. His glory and power are boundless.
Allah is Al-‘Azeem—The Magnificent whose grandeur fills the heavens and the earth. He deserves all praise and awe for His supreme greatness, and nothing compares to His majesty.
Islam is guided by two primary sources: the Qurʾān, God’s revealed word, and the Sunnah, the example of Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ. While the Qurʾān outlines what to believe and the general framework of worship, the Sunnah shows us how to live it in our daily lives. For anyone new to Islam or any believer seeking…
99 Names of Allah Ad-Dhaarr Ad-Dhaarr (The Distresser, The Harmer, or The One Who Causes Harm to the Wicked.) Means that Allah has the power to inflict harm or punishment on those who persist in wrongdoing and reject His guidance, as a form of justice and warning. Allah is Ad-Dhaarr—The One who sends trials, afflictions,…
99 Names of Allah Al-Lateef Al-Lateef (The Subtle One, The Most Gentle, or The Knower of the Subtlest Things.) Means that Allah is gentle and kind in His dealings, aware of the smallest and most delicate matters. He knows what is hidden deep within hearts and acts with infinite kindness. Allah is Al-Lateef—The Most Gentle…
99 Names of Allah Al-Khaafidh Al-Khaafidh (The Abaser, The One Who Lowers, or The One Who Humbles the Proud.) Means that Allah is the One who lowers and humbles whomever He wills. He brings down tyrants, dishonors the arrogant, and humbles the rebellious—all according to His justice and wisdom. Allah is Al-Khaafidh—The Abaser who humbles…
99 Names of Allah Al-Mubdi’ Al-Mubdi’ (The Originator, The Initiator, or The One Who Begins Creation.) Means that Allah is the One who creates from nothing, bringing everything into existence without any prior model or example. Allah is Al-Mubdi’—The Originator who initiates creation with wisdom and power. He is the first cause of all things,…
99 Names of Allah Al-Kareem Al-Kareem (The Generous, The Noble, or The Most Esteemed.) Means that Allah is abundantly generous and kind, giving freely without expectation of return. He is noble in character and surpasses all in generosity and honor. Allah is Al-Kareem—The Generous who bestows countless blessings, mercy, and favors upon His creation. His…
