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The 99 Names of Allah (Asmāʼ ul-Ḥusnā) represent the foundational attributes of the Divine in Islamic theology. Each name encodes a distinct quality - from Ar-Raḥmān (The Most Merciful) to Aṣ-Ṣabūr (The Patient). Misattribution or misspelling of these names in educational materials, apps, or printed works is a serious concern for scholars and publishers. This directory cross-references classical sources including Al-Ghazali's Al-Maqsad al-Asna and the hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari (Book 54, Hadith 13). The Arabic script is rendered in Unicode (U+0600 - U+06FF) without image fallbacks.

Limitations: transliteration follows a simplified Romanization. Scholarly works may use ALA-LC or DIN 31635 standards which differ in diacritical treatment. Category groupings (Mercy, Majesty, Beauty, Perfection) are editorial and reflect common thematic analysis, not a canonical classification.

Pro tip: use the favorites feature to build a personal study list, then print it for offline reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary source is the hadith narrated by Abu Hurayrah in Sahih al-Bukhari (Book 54, Hadith 13) and Sahih Muslim (Book 48, Hadith 5). However, the specific enumeration of the 99 names is not listed in the hadith itself. The widely accepted list derives from the compilation by Al-Walid ibn Muslim, transmitted through At-Tirmidhi (Hadith 3507). Scholars like Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani and Ibn Uthaymeen have noted that the exact list varies between classical sources. This directory follows the most commonly cited enumeration.

Romanization of Arabic follows different standards. The ALA-LC (American Library Association - Library of Congress) system uses specific diacritical marks (e.g., ḥ for ح, ʿ for ع). The DIN 31635 standard used in German scholarship differs slightly. This tool uses a simplified Romanization that preserves key distinctions (e.g., distinguishing Ḥ from H) but omits some diacritical marks for readability. For academic citation, consult the ALA-LC tables.

These categories are editorial groupings based on thematic analysis common in Islamic pedagogy. Al-Ghazali's Al-Maqsad al-Asna groups divine attributes into categories of essence (Dhāt), action (Fiʿl), and description (Ṣifa). Modern educators often simplify into 4 thematic clusters. This classification is not canonical - different scholars use different groupings. The categories here serve as a study aid for filtering and memorization.

The Arabic text uses standard Unicode code points (U+0600 - U+06FF) with tashkeel (vowel marks). It renders correctly in any system that supports the Arabic Unicode block. For print, ensure your font supports Arabic typographic features (ligatures, contextual forms). Recommended fonts: Amiri, Scheherazade New, or Noto Naskh Arabic. Test tashkeel rendering - some system fonts drop vowel marks.

Favorites are stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage under the key "allah-names-favorites". No data is transmitted to any server. The stored value is a JSON array of name IDs (integers 1-99). Clearing your browser data will remove favorites. You can export your favorites list using the print function, which formats only favorited names for paper output.

Yes. The hadith states "Allah has 99 names - whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise." Scholars interpret this as highlighting 99 specific names, not limiting the total count. Ibn al-Qayyim argued that the divine names are not restricted to 99. Additional names appear in the Quran and Sunnah beyond the commonly listed 99. This directory focuses on the traditional 99 as the established pedagogical set.