THE NINETY NINE NAMES OF GOD IN THE TAWRAT, ZABUR AND INJIL

1. Allahu
God

The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds.
Zabur 14:1a, see also 89:7

2. Ar Rahmaanu
The Gracious/The Beneficent

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Zabur 86:15, see also 103:8, 145:8 the Lord is compassionate and merciful. Injil James 5:11b, Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful.
Zabur 116:5, see also 86:15 and Injil Ephesians 2:4

3. Ar Rahiimu
The Merciful

4. Al Maliku
The King/Sovereign

To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Injil 1 Timothy 1:17 see also Zabur 24:10, 47:3-8 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy! Zabur 99:9 see also vs. 3-8, Injil 1Peter 1:15, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!"
Injil Revelation 4:8b

5. Al Qudduusu
The Holy

6. As Salaamu
The Peace

Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem!...He makes peace in your borders;

Zabur 147:12-14, see also Injil 2Thessalonians 3:16

7. Al Muuminu
The Faithful

For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. Injil 1 Corinthians 14:33 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;
Zabur 111:7 see also 31:5, 145:13, Injil 2Thessalonians 3:3

8. Al Muhayminu
The Protector

Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.
Zabur 68:5 see also 41:1-2

9. Al 'Aziizu
The Mighty/ The Exalted

The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth. Zabur 50:1 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, Injil 1Peter 5:6
God says: My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose ... I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass; I have purposed, and I will do it. Isaiah 46:10-11 You have a mighty arm; strong is your hand, high your right hand. Zabur 89:13-15

10. Al Jabbaaru
The All Powerful/The Irresistible

11. Al Mutakabbiru
The Authoritative/ He who has Dominion

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. Zabur 145:13, see also 103:22 The north and the south, you have created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name. Zabur 89:12, 100:3, Injil Romans 1:24-25 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! Zabur 95:6, see also 149:2 Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. Zabur 119:73, see also 33:15, 139:13 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Zabur 32:1-2, see also 103:3

12. Al Khaaliqu
The Creator

13. Al Baariu
The Maker

14. Al Mushawwiru
The Fashioner/ he Shaper T

15. Al Ghaffaaru
The Forgiver

Who can forgive sins but God alone?" Injil Mark 2:7 as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Injil Colossians 3:13b

16. Al Qahhaaru
The Conqueror

Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. Zabur 98:1 (New King James Version) And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, Annabi Zechariah 12:10, see also Zabur 25:6, 31:20, 84:12 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Zabur 23:5, see also 136:25 and Injil Matthew 6:26,33

17. Al Wahhaabu
The Presenter of Grace/ The Giver of Grace

18. Ar Razzaaqu
The Provider/ The Bestower of Sustenance

19. Al Fattaahu
The Opener

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.

Zabur 51:15, see alsoTawrat Genesis 21:19

20. Al 'Aliimu
The All-Knowing

O LORD, you have searched me and known me! Zabur 139:1-6 For he [God] knows the secrets of the heart. Zabur 44:21b He restrained his anger often and did not stir up all his wrath.
Zabur 78:38, see also Injil 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8

21. Al Qaabidhu
The Restrainer

22. Al Baasi u
The Spreader/ he Generous Provider T

To Him who spread out the earth above the waters, for his steadfast love endures forever; Zabur 136:6, see also 105:39 To him who is to be feared, who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth. Zabur 76:11-12 see also Annabi Daniel 4:28-33 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
Injil James 4:10, see also Zabur 75:7, Holy History of the Prophet David 1 Sam. 2:7

23. Al Khafidhu
The Abaser

24. Ar Raafi'u
The Exalter

25. Al Mu'izzu
The Honorer

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. Zabur 84:11, see also 91:15 The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer. All my enemies shall be ashamed and greatly troubled; they shall turn back and be put to shame in a moment.
Zabur 6:9-11, see also 44:9

26. Al Muzhillu
The Giver of Disgrace

27. As Samii'u The All-Hearing 28. Al Bashiiru The Seer 29. Al Hakamu The Judge 30. Al 'Adlu The Just

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. Zabur 34:17 The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; Zabur 33:13-14 the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart." Holy History of the Prophet David 1 Samuel 16:7 Mankind will say, "Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth." Zabur 58:11 see also Injil Romans 2:16

31. Al La iifu
The Kind

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. Zabur 89:14, see also 36:7, 72:1,2 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it- Injil Romans 3:21 see also 3:22-26 The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works.
Zabur 145:17, Injil Romans 11:22

32. Al Khabiiru
The Aware

The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
Zabur 94:11, see also 37:13, 44:21

33. Al Haliimu
The Forbearing

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Zabur 86:15 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Injil Romans2:4 He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name. Zabur 111:9, see also 68:35, 99:3

34. Al 'Adziimu
The Grand/ The Awesome

35. Al Ghafuuru
The Oft-Forgiving

For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Zabur 86:5, see also 79:8, 99:8 Injil 1John 1:9 The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God! Zabur 50:23, see also 145:10 "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" Zabur 46:10, see also 97:9, 99:2 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
Zabur 145:3, see also 86:10

36. Ash Shakuuru

The Acknowledger of Thanksgiving

37. Al 'Aliyyu
The Exalted

38. Al Kabiiru
The Great

39. Al Hafiizhu
The Guardian

You, O LORD, will keep them; you will guard us from this generation forever.
Zabur 12:7, see also 18:47, 25:20

40. Al Muqiitu
The Sustainer/Feeder

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Zabur 55:22, see also 63:2-9, Injil Matthew 6:26 For the LORD of hosts will have a day of reckoning against everyone who is proud and lofty and against everyone who is lifted up, that he may be abased.
Annabi Isaiah 2:12 (NASB), see also Zabur 56:8, 9

41. Al Hasiibu
The Accounter/ Reckoner

42. Al Jaliilu
The Majestic

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Zabur 8:1, see also Tawrat Exodus 15:11 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. Injil James 1:5, see also Zabur 112:9 If I sin, what do I do to you, you watcher of mankind?
Annabi Ayoub 7:20, see also Zabur 33:14

43. Al Kariimu
The Generous

44. Ar Raqiibu
The Watcher

45. Al Mujiibu
The Approver/Answerer

I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill.
Zabur 3:5, see also 20:6,7

46. Al Waasi'u
All Pervading / All Encompassing/ The Vast

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Injil 2 Timothy 2:15 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
Zabur 139:17, see also 139:1-12, Injil Acts 17:24-27

47. Al Hakiimu
The Wise

Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. Zabur 51:6, see also 104:24 and The History of Solomon in 1 Kings 3:16-28 Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Zabur 106:1, see also 6:4, 85:10, 109:21, Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. Injil 1 John 4:8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. Zabur 29:2, see also 115:1, 145:5 I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, having a hope in God... that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust. Injil Acts 24:14-16, see also the story of Annabi Ilyas in 1 Kings
17:17-24, and Injil Hebrews 11:17-19

48. Al Waduudu
The Loving

49. Al Majiidu
The Glorious

50. Al Baaithu
The Raiser Of The Dead

51. Ash Shahiidu

The Witness

If you oppress my daughters, or if you take wives besides my daughters, although no one is with us, see, God is witness between you and me.
Tawrat Genesis 31:50, see also 1 Samuel 20:12, Annabi Micah 1:2

52. Al Haqqu
The Truth

Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. Zabur 86:11, see also 25:5, Annabi Isaiah 65:16

53. Al Wakiilu
The Trustee/ The Dependable

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

Zabur 23:1, see also 80:1-3, Injil 1 Peter 2:25

54. Al Qawiyyu
The Strong

This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless.

Holy History of the Prophet David 2 Samuel 22:33, see also Zabur 24:8, Annabi Isaiah

8:11

55. Al Matiinu
The Firm

But Gods firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," Injil 2 Timothy 2:19, see also Zabur 33:11, 93:2 To you the helpless commits himself; you have been the helper of the fatherless.
Zabur 10:14, see also 118:17

56. Al Waliyyu
The Loving Patron/ The Helper

57. Al Hamiidu
The Laudable/The Praised One

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God!
Zabur 48:1, see also 48:10, 65:1, Injil Luke 2:20

58. Al Muhsi
The Counter

Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Zabur 32:2, see also Tawrat Genesis 15:6, Injil Romans 4:22-25 And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. Injil Revelation 21:6, see also 1:17-8, Zabur 93:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Zabur 23:2,3 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! Zabur 126:4, see also 71:20 God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Injil Romans 4:17, see also Zabur 16:10 You return man to dust and say, "Return, O children of man!" Zabur 90:3, And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment Injil
Hebrews 9:27 see also Annabi Ayoub 14:5, 1 Samuel 2:25

59. Al Mubdiu
The Beginner

60. Al Mu'iidu
The Restorer (of life)

61. Al Muhyii
The Giver of Life

62. Al Mumiitu
The Giver of Death

63. Al Hayyu
The Living/Alive

The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation.

Zabur 18:46, see also 84:2, Injil Revelation 1:17,18

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Zabur 55:22, see also 19:1-7, Annabi Ayoub 12:10 Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! Zabur 139:7-10, Annabi Suleymanu Proverbs 24:12 "For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. Ezekiel 34:11,12 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
Zabur 111:3, see also 71:8, Isaiah 6:3

64. Al Qayyuumu
The Self Subsisting/ T he Sustainer of All

65. Al Waajidu
The Perceiver/The Finder

66. Al Maajidu
The Glorious One
(full of glory)

67. Al Waahidu
The One/The Unique

So that you may know that there is no one like the LORD our God.
Tawrat Exodus 8:10, see also Zabur 100:3, 68:8

68. As Samadu
The Eternal/ The Absolute Provider

The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Tawrat Exodus 33:27, see also Zabur 103:17, 90:2

69. Al Qaadiru
The Powerful/ The Capable

The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
Zabur 29:4, see also 147:5, Joel 2:11

70. Al Muqtadiru
The Prevailing/ The Overcomer

They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the LORD, to deliver you. Jeremiah 1:19, see also Isaiah 42:13, Zabur147:5, 132:2 With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.
Zabur 18:29(NIV), see also Tawrat Deuteronomy 8:7

71. Al Muqaddimu
The Bringing Forward/ The one that causes advance

72. Al Muwakkhiru
The Deferrer/ The One who causes delay

For my names sake I defer my anger, for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, that I may not cut you off. Annabi Isaiah 48:9 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
Injil Revelation 22:13, see also Annabi Isaiah 41:4

73. Al Awwalu
The First

74. Al Aaakhiru
The Last

But he laid his right hand on me, saying, "Fear not, I am the first and the last.
Injil Revelation 1:17, see also 2:8, Annabi Isaiah 44:6

75. AZh Zhaahiru

The Manifest

The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. Zabur 97:6, The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Zabur 19:1, ee also Annabi Ezekiel 28:22

76. Al Baa inu

The Hidden

Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.Annabi Isaiah 59:1,2
See also Zabur 78:1-4, 10:1-11, and Tawrat Deuteronomy 29:28-29

77. Al Waalii
The Governor/Ruler

For kingship belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations. Zabur 22:29 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!
Zabur 72:8 see also Annabi Zechariah 9:10

78. Al Muta'aalii
The Exalted/ The Lofty One

From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. Zabur 104:13, see also 46:10, Annabi Ayoub 22:12 Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
Zabur 25:6, see also 146:5-10, Tawrat Exodus 34:5-7

79. Al Barru
The Charitable

80. At Tawwaabu
The ver-Relenting E

From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the LORD of hosts. "Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. Annabi Hosea 6:1, Annabi Maachi 3:7 see also
Zabur 145:8,80:4, Injil Romans 2:4

81. Al Muntaqimu
The Avenger

For He who avenges blood is mindful of them; he does not forget the cry of the afflicted. Zabur 9:12, see also 94:1-23, Injil Rom. 12:19 For your names sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Zabur 25:11, see also 130:4

82. Al 'Afuwwu
The Pardoner

83. Ar Ra'uufu
The Kind and Affectionate

The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works.
Zabur 145:17, see also vs. 8, 86:15

84. Maaliku al Mulki Zhuwal Jalaali Waalikraami

The Possessor of Sovereignty Having Majesty and Honor

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
Zabur 8:2, see also 22:29, 96:6-9, 97:5-6, Injil Acts 4:24, Injil Revelation 6:10

And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." Injil Revelation 7:11,12

85. Al Muqsi u
The Equitable/The Fair

The LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Zabur 98:9, see also 99:4 He will gather you again from all the peoples where the LORD your God has scattered you. Tawrat Deuteronomy 30:3-4, see also Zabur 33:7, 147:2-3

86. Al Jaami'u
The Gatherer

87. Al Ghaniyyu
The Rich One

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! Injil Romans 11:33 For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. Zabur 50:10 You visit the earth and water it; you greatly enrich it.
Zabur 65:9, see also 6-10, 10-14, Annabi Suleymanu Proverbs 28:25

88. Al Mughnii
The Enricher

89. Al Mu' ii
The Giver

May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace! Zabur 29:11 If He withholds the waters, they dry up; if he sends them out, they overwhelm the land. Annabi Ayoub 12:15, see also Zabur 33:10-11 He let loose on them his burning anger, wrath, indignation, and distress, a company of destroying angels. Zabur 78:49, see also 78:40-51, It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. Zabur 119:71 Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!
Zabur 128:1-4

90. Al Maani'u
The Withholder

91. Azh Zhaarru

The Distresser

92. An Naafi'u
The Benefactor/ he Useful T

93. An Nuuru
The Light

For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness. Zabur 18:28 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.
Zabur 90:8, see also 27:1, 37:6, 89:15

94. Al Haadii
The Guide

That this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever.
Zabur 48:15, see also 31:3, 67:4, 73:24

95. Al Badii'u
The Incomparable/Unique One/Creator of Wonders

What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders.

Zabur 37:14-5, see also 40:5, 89:6,7

96. Al Baaqii
The Enduring/Everlasting

Your name, O LORD, endures forever, your renown, O LORD, throughout all ages.
Zabur 135:13, see also 33:11, 102:12

97. Al Waarithu
The Inheritor

Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations!
Zabur 82:8

98. Ar Rashiidu
The Director/The Guide

You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you have redeemed; you have guided them by your strength to your holy abode.
Tawrat Exodus 15:13, see also Zabur 85:14

99. As Sabuuru
The Patient

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
Injil 2 Peter 3:9, 15, Zabur 19:8-10

This list and order of names is one that is typically used by the Tijaniya brotherhood. The list used above follows the list of noted

theologian Abu Hamid al-Ghazali and his book the Ninety-Nine Beautiful Names of God. (Translated by David B. Burell and Nazih Daher, Islamic Texts Society, Cambridge, UK, 1992). According to Stanley Zwemer, there are many other lists and
orders of the 99 names (Mishkat-el Misabih, Al Mustatraf, Hughes Dictionary of Islam, Nofels Sinajet el Tarb., and Arnold Pearls of Faith). Also, it should be noted that the Warsh and Hafs traditions use differing diacritical marks for the Arabic names, so there may be some minor differences in the transliteration into English. The Hafs tradition of writing the Arabic names has been followed. Many people make talismans or charms out of these names. This is considered a blasphemous practice as the Quran tells us to put our trust alone in Allah (Fatiha Sura 1:5). May all who read these names be blessed (Tawrat Numbers 6:22-27).

All English quotes are in the English Standard Version (ESV) except where specified. Tawrat: The books of Moses; Genesis through Deuteronomy, Zabur: The book of Psalms, Injil: The New Testament Written by Modiibo Abdu-Iisa, Malam Siraaja, and Malam Rasheeda Please contact us at: 99namesofgod@gmail.com Copyright, 2009 by Abdu-Iisa This document may be freely copied, stored, distributed and sold.