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The Blessed Names of Allah and His Prophet

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Contemplate and reflect upon Allah’s Divine Attributes and

Prophet Muhammad’s sublime character

A B d u r r A H e e m K i d w A i (b. 1956) is Professor of English at the Aligarh Muslim University, India

and Visiting Fellow, School of English, University of Leicester, UK. He is a well-known author of many works on the Qur’an

and Islam, including: The Qur’an Essential Teachings, Daily Wisdom: Islamic Prayers and Supplications, Daily Wisdom:

Selections from the Qur’an and What Should We Say?

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Blessed Names and Attributes

of Allah

abdur raheem kidwai

“Allah, there is no god but He! To Him belong the most

Beautiful Names.” Qur’an (Ta Ha 20:8)

“Allah has 99 NAmes. He who rememBers these

will certainly eNTer PArAdise.” prophet muhammad

- Bukharhi -

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From

Sur

ah

al-

Fatih

ah 1

: 1

2

الرحـنthe most merciful

rrrsrrr

It is one of the recurrent names of Allah in the Qur’an.

For mercy is a dominant attribute of Allah. We possess

all that we have owing to His mercy. While keeping in

mind this excellent name of Allah we should be kind

and helpful to fellow human beings. Likewise, we

should make it a point to follow the way prescribed by

Him, Who is Most Merciful. It is in our own interest

to do only that to which the Most Merciful One

has guided us. The following Prophetic supplication

brings out the centrality of this divine name: 2

حم^ن ر يع ر ةي الـمضع ف الم مجيب دععو ج الم كاشي م فار الله

ة تنييعني حع حني ب فار حني ت ممـا أنع حي ر ةي و الخي نا و ال

اك و ة من سي حع با عن ر

)احلاكم، ج-1، ص 515( 5

س، سبحان المليكي و س، سبحان المليكي اقلد و سبحان المليكي اقلد

ح و ارل ب المالئكي و س، ر و ح قد س ، سبو و اقلد

)مسلم، كتاب الصالة، ص 223( 6

كام اإل ك يا ذا الجاللي و الم تار عك اسل الم و مي اسل م أنع الله

)أبو داود، باب الدعاء، ص260( 10

تي الجبو تي و الملكو ي الملكي و سبحان ذيالعمةي ياءي و ب الكي و

)الطبراني، الـمعجم، ج-10، ص 12( 15

و أنا عدك و أنا عل خلقتني ل ايلـ^ه ايله أنع ي بي ر م أنع الله

ء ذ بك مين ش ما صنعت أبو ك ما استعت أعو ععدي ك و و عدي

ب ايله أنع هه ل يفير اذلنو ل إن فاغفير ء بذنعبي لك بيعمتيك عل و أبو

)البخاري، كتاب الدعوات،ص 143(

19

ه أخي ل و ه و أو امي ه و جو اتي اتيح الخي و خو أسئلك فو م إني الله

. اdمينيع جاتي الىل مين الجنةي ر ال ه و باطينه و ظاهي و

)احلاكم، ج-1، ص 520(

25

الت و ل ييز من عادي ل يذل من و

)أبو داود، كتاب الصلوة، ص 246(

49

كام اإل م سبحان ذي الجالل و الكر سبحان ذي المجد و

)الطبراني، عن ابن عباس 469(

51

ري ، و ، شادة ازل يي ال ق الو ، عقو اك بيالل ب الكبائر اإلشع أكعري و ل ازل قو

)البخاري، األدب، ص 6(

52

لك ح والجنة ولك الحمد أن الحق و وعدك ح و انلار ح وقو

اعة ح اسل محمد ص ح و ن ح و و انلبي انلار ح و ح و

)البخاري، باب التهجد بالليل(

53

، إلك أنب لت، و ك م لك أسلمت، و بك آمت، و علك تو اللهو بيك خاصمت

)البخاري، باب التهجد، ص 1120(

54

يتي ضاك ضعفيـي و خذل الخي باصي ي ب م إني ضعييف فو الله

إني ن و م إني ضعييف فو ي الله ضآءي سالم معتىه ر ل الي اجع و

قني ز فار ن و إني فيي ل فأعي ذلي

)أبوداود، الصالة، ص 1522(

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1

اهللallah/god

rrrsrrr

This name is unique to God in the Islamic parlance.

The Qur’anic Surah al–Ikhlas provides this helpful

account of Him: “He is Allah, the Eternal, Ever-Living.

He neither begot any nor was He begotten. And none is

comparable to Him.” (al-Ikhlas 112: 1-4) He is the Creator

and Sustainer of the entire universe.

From

Sur

ah

al-

Fatih

ah 1

: 1

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From

Sur

ah

al-

An[

am 6

: 117

12

اخلالقthe creator

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This self evident truth should be clearly imbibed by

us; that Allah has created all that exists, including the

heavens and the earth and what is between these.

Moreover, He is the Creator without equal. For each

creature of His is unique and delightful. His countless

creative wonders are reflective of His creativity and

greatness.

Includes the 99 names of allah

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1

اهللallah/god

rrrsrrr







From

Sur

ah

al-

Fatih

ah 1

: 1

abdur raheem kidwai

Allah lavishes His blessings on you (the Prophet muhammad) and His angels

invoke blessings on you that He may lead you out of darkness into light.

- Qur’an (al-Ahzab 33:43) -

Includes 99 Names and

Attributes of prophet muhammad

Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet muhammad

“Allah and His angels bless the Prophet. Believers, invoke blessings and peace on

him.” Qur’an (al-Ahzab 33:56)


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irmid

hi

Kita

b al-

Tafs

ir: 3

,331

الرشيد12the guide

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According to a report, [A

bdullah ibn Umm Maktum,

a Companion, cal

led on the Prophet (peace

be upon

him) and req

uested him to guide him. (A

l-Tirmidhi,

Kitab al-T

afsir: 3,331) N

ot only Ibn Umm Maktum,

but hundreds of thousands more w

ere guided by the

Prophet (peace be upon him). Moreover,

millions

continue to deriv

e guidance from his lif

e-giving and

soul-enrich

ing message. His illustrio

us life, actio

ns

and sayings serve as beaco

n lights. We should try

our level b

est to draw

upon this invaluable so

urce of

divine guidance.

Source of each Divine Name

A concise summary of each Beautiful Names meaning and

how it affects our daily life

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From Surah al-An[am 6: 117

12

اخلالقth

e creato

r

rr

rsr

rr

Th

is self evident truth should be clearly imbibed by


heavens and the earth and what is betw

een these.

Moreover, H

e is the Creator w

ithout equal. For each

creature of His is unique and delightful. H

is countless

creative wonders are reflective of H

is creativity and

greatness.

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From

Sur

ah

al-

An[

am 6

: 117

12


rrrsrrr







greatness.

Each name can be found in the Qur’an or a hadith

Accompanying each names is a commentary shedding

light upon the Prophet’s pivotal role and

exemplary character

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From al-Tirmidhi Kitab al-Tafsir: 3,331

12

شيد الرth

e gu

ide

rr

rs

rr

r

Acco

rdin

g to a report, [A

bdullah ibn Um

m M

aktum,

a Com

panion, called on the Prophet (peace be upon

him) and requested him

to guide him. (A

l-Tirm

idhi,

Kitab al-T

afsir: 3,331) Not only Ibn U

mm

Maktum

,


ere guided by the

Prophet (peace be upon him). M

oreover, millions

continue to derive guidance from his life-giving and

soul-enriching message. H

is illustrious life, actions

and sayings serve as beacon lights. We should try

our level best to draw upon this invaluable source of

divine guidance.

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From

Sur

ah

Al [

Imran

3: 1

44

1

د ممthe praised one

rrrsrrrThaT Allah and angels send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (al-Ahzab 33: 56) points to his exalted status. The Qur’an directs us: “Believers, send blessings on him” (al-Ahzab 33: 56). It also indicates that Allah praises him and blesses his mission. Allah has exalted his name and fame. His name figures along with Allah in the credal statement of Islam: دا رسول اهلل .and in acts of devotional worship by billions of Muslims. This again shows how widely he is praised ال إلـه إال اهلل حممMuslims have immense love and respect for Him. Little wonder then that according to The Columbia Encyclopaedia, Muhammad is the most common given name in the world. More than 150 million males presently bear this name. All this underscores Muslims’ tremendous admiration for him. More significantly, it brings out the truth that he has been the most praised person in the annals of history.

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From

Sur

ah

al-

Anf

al 8:

64

18

بيي انلthe prophet

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The term “Al-Nabi” (the Prophet) is used twenty-five

times in the Qur’an. While addressing the Prophet

(peace be upon him), and through him mankind of

all time and place, Allah has conveyed a whole range

of truths which are valuable for man to lead a life in

accordance with His will.

In the Islamic scheme of things, a Prophet is a

selected servant of Allah who invites people to truth,

gives good news to those who embrace faith and

warns those who reject it. He thus occupies a pivotal

position in Allah-man relationship.

The Prophet Muhammad, (peace be upon him)

being the Last Prophet, holds a more exalted position

and must be obeyed by all of us.

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From

Sur

ah

al-

Anf

al 8:

64

18


rrrsrrr

The term “Al-Nabi” (the Prophet) is

used twenty-five

times in the Qur’an. While a

ddressing the Prophet

(peace be upon him), an

d through him mankind of

all time and place,

Allah has conveyed a w

hole range

of truths which are

valuable for man to lead

a life in

accordance w

ith His will.


selected serv

ant of Allah who invites people to

truth,

gives good news to those who embrace faith

and

warns those who reje

ct it. He thus occupies a

pivotal


The Prophet Muhammad, (peace

be upon him)

being the Last Prophet, h

olds a more ex

alted position


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From

Sur

ah

Al [

Imran

3: 1

44

1

د م مthe praised onerrrsrrr

ThaT Allah and angels send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (al-Ahzab 33: 56) points to his exalted status. The Qur’an directs us: “Believers, send blessings on him” (al-Ahzab 33: 56). It also indicates that Allah praises him and blesses his mission. Allah has exalted his name and fame. His name figures along with Allah in the credal statement of Islam: دا رسول اهلل and in acts of devotional worship ال إلـه إال اهلل حممby billions of Muslims. This again shows how widely he is praised.

Muslims have immense love and respect for Him. Little wonder then that according to The Columbia Encyclopaedia, Muhammad is the most common given name in the world. More than 150 million males presently bear this name. All this underscores Muslims’ tremendous admiration for him. More significantly, it brings out the truth that he has been the most praised person in the annals of history.


Blessed Names and Attributes

of Allah

abdur raheem kidwai

“Allah, there is no god but He! To Him belong the most

Beautiful Names.” Qur’an (Ta Ha 20:8)

“Allah has 99 NAmes. He who rememBers these

will certainly eNTer PArAdise.” prophet muhammad

- Bukharhi -


c 4 d

From

Sur

ah

al-

Fatih

ah 1

: 1

2

الرحـنthe most merciful

rrrsrrr

It is one of the recurrent names of Allah in the Qur’an.

For mercy is a dominant attribute of Allah. We possess

all that we have owing to His mercy. While keeping in

mind this excellent name of Allah we should be kind

and helpful to fellow human beings. Likewise, we

should make it a point to follow the way prescribed by

Him, Who is Most Merciful. It is in our own interest

to do only that to which the Most Merciful One

has guided us. The following Prophetic supplication

brings out the centrality of this divine name: 2

حم^ن ر يع ر ةي الـمضع ف الم مجيب دععو ج الم كاشي م فار الله

ة تنييعني حع حني ب فار حني ت ممـا أنع حي ر ةي و الخي نا و ال

اك و ة من سي حع با عن ر

)احلاكم، ج-1، ص 515( 5

س، سبحان المليكي و س، سبحان المليكي اقلد و سبحان المليكي اقلد

ح و ارل ب المالئكي و س، ر و ح قد س ، سبو و اقلد

)مسلم، كتاب الصالة، ص 223( 6

كام اإل ك يا ذا الجاللي و الم تار عك اسل الم و مي اسل م أنع الله

)أبو داود، باب الدعاء، ص260( 10

تي الجبو تي و الملكو ي الملكي و سبحان ذيالعمةي ياءي و ب الكي و

)الطبراني، الـمعجم، ج-10، ص 12( 15

و أنا عدك و أنا عل خلقتني ل ايلـ^ه ايله أنع ي بي ر م أنع الله

ء ذ بك مين ش ما صنعت أبو ك ما استعت أعو ععدي ك و و عدي

ب ايله أنع هه ل يفير اذلنو ل إن فاغفير ء بذنعبي لك بيعمتيك عل و أبو

)البخاري، كتاب الدعوات،ص 143(

19

ه أخي ل و ه و أو امي ه و جو اتي اتيح الخي و خو أسئلك فو م إني الله

. اdمينيع جاتي الىل مين الجنةي ر ال ه و باطينه و ظاهي و

)احلاكم، ج-1، ص 520(

25

الت و ل ييز من عادي ل يذل من و

)أبو داود، كتاب الصلوة، ص 246(

49

كام اإل م سبحان ذي الجالل و الكر سبحان ذي المجد و

)الطبراني، عن ابن عباس 469(

51

ري ، و ، شادة ازل يي ال ق الو ، عقو اك بيالل ب الكبائر اإلشع أكعري و ل ازل قو

)البخاري، األدب، ص 6(

52

لك ح والجنة ولك الحمد أن الحق و وعدك ح و انلار ح وقو

اعة ح اسل محمد ص ح و ن ح و و انلبي انلار ح و ح و

)البخاري، باب التهجد بالليل(

53

، إلك أنب لت، و ك م لك أسلمت، و بك آمت، و علك تو اللهو بيك خاصمت

)البخاري، باب التهجد، ص 1120(

54

يتي ضاك ضعفيـي و خذل الخي باصي ي ب م إني ضعييف فو الله

إني ن و م إني ضعييف فو ي الله ضآءي سالم معتىه ر ل الي اجع و

قني ز فار ن و إني فيي ل فأعي ذلي

)أبوداود، الصالة، ص 1522(

c 3 d

1

اهللallah/god

rrrsrrr







From

Sur

ah

al-

Fatih

ah 1

: 1

c 15 d

From

Sur

ah

al-

An[

am 6

: 117

12


rrrsrrr







greatness.

Includes the 99 names of allah

c 3 d

1

اهللallah/god

rrrsrrr







From

Sur

ah

al-

Fatih

ah 1

: 1

abdur raheem kidwai

Allah lavishes His blessings on you (the Prophet muhammad) and His angels

invoke blessings on you that He may lead you out of darkness into light.

- Qur’an (al-Ahzab 33:43) -

Includes 99 Names and

Attributes of prophet muhammad

Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet muhammad

“Allah and His angels bless the Prophet. Believers, invoke blessings and peace on

him.” Qur’an (al-Ahzab 33:56)


c 16 d

From

al-T

irmid

hi

Kita

b al-

Tafs

ir: 3

,331

الرشيد12the guide

rrrsrrr

According to a report, [A

bdullah ibn Umm Maktum,

a Companion, cal

led on the Prophet (peace

be upon

him) and req

uested him to guide him. (A

l-Tirmidhi,

Kitab al-T

afsir: 3,331) N

ot only Ibn Umm Maktum,


ere guided by the

Prophet (peace be upon him). Moreover,

millions

continue to deriv

e guidance from his lif

e-giving and

soul-enrich

ing message. His illustrio

us life, actio

ns

and sayings serve as beaco

n lights. We should try

our level b

est to draw

upon this invaluable so

urce of

divine guidance.

Source of each Divine Name

A concise summary of each Beautiful Names meaning and

how it affects our daily life

c 15 d

From Surah al-An[am 6: 117

12

اخلالقth

e creato

r

rr

rsr

rr

Th

is self evident truth should be clearly imbibed by


heavens and the earth and what is betw

een these.

Moreover, H

e is the Creator w

ithout equal. For each

creature of His is unique and delightful. H

is countless

creative wonders are reflective of H

is creativity and

greatness.

c 15 d

From

Sur

ah

al-

An[

am 6

: 117

12


rrrsrrr







greatness.

Each name can be found in the Qur’an or a hadith

Accompanying each names is a commentary shedding

light upon the Prophet’s pivotal role and

exemplary character

c 16 d

From al-Tirmidhi Kitab al-Tafsir: 3,331

12

شيد الرth

e gu

ide

rr

rs

rr

r

Acco

rdin

g to a report, [A

bdullah ibn Um

m M

aktum,

a Com

panion, called on the Prophet (peace be upon

him) and requested him

to guide him. (A

l-Tirm

idhi,

Kitab al-T

afsir: 3,331) Not only Ibn U

mm

Maktum

,


ere guided by the

Prophet (peace be upon him). M

oreover, millions

continue to derive guidance from his life-giving and

soul-enriching message. H

is illustrious life, actions

and sayings serve as beacon lights. We should try

our level best to draw upon this invaluable source of

divine guidance.c 3 d

From

Sur

ah

Al [

Imran

3: 1

44

1

د ممthe praised one

rrrsrrrThaT Allah and angels send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (al-Ahzab 33: 56) points to his exalted status. The Qur’an directs us: “Believers, send blessings on him” (al-Ahzab 33: 56). It also indicates that Allah praises him and blesses his mission. Allah has exalted his name and fame. His name figures along with Allah in the credal statement of Islam: دا رسول اهلل .and in acts of devotional worship by billions of Muslims. This again shows how widely he is praised ال إلـه إال اهلل حممMuslims have immense love and respect for Him. Little wonder then that according to The Columbia Encyclopaedia, Muhammad is the most common given name in the world. More than 150 million males presently bear this name. All this underscores Muslims’ tremendous admiration for him. More significantly, it brings out the truth that he has been the most praised person in the annals of history.

c 22 d

From

Sur

ah

al-

Anf

al 8:

64

18


rrrsrrr

The term “Al-Nabi” (the Prophet) is used twenty-five

times in the Qur’an. While addressing the Prophet

(peace be upon him), and through him mankind of

all time and place, Allah has conveyed a whole range

of truths which are valuable for man to lead a life in

accordance with His will.


selected servant of Allah who invites people to truth,

gives good news to those who embrace faith and

warns those who reject it. He thus occupies a pivotal


The Prophet Muhammad, (peace be upon him)

being the Last Prophet, holds a more exalted position


c 22 d

From

Sur

ah

al-

Anf

al 8:

64

18


rrrsrrr

The term “Al-Nabi” (the Prophet) is

used twenty-five

times in the Qur’an. While a

ddressing the Prophet

(peace be upon him), an

d through him mankind of

all time and place,

Allah has conveyed a w

hole range

of truths which are

valuable for man to lead

a life in

accordance w

ith His will.


selected serv

ant of Allah who invites people to

truth,

gives good news to those who embrace faith

and

warns those who reje

ct it. He thus occupies a

pivotal


The Prophet Muhammad, (peace

be upon him)

being the Last Prophet, h

olds a more ex

alted position


c 3 d

From

Sur

ah

Al [

Imran

3: 1

44

1

د م مthe praised onerrrsrrr

ThaT Allah and angels send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (al-Ahzab 33: 56) points to his exalted status. The Qur’an directs us: “Believers, send blessings on him” (al-Ahzab 33: 56). It also indicates that Allah praises him and blesses his mission. Allah has exalted his name and fame. His name figures along with Allah in the credal statement of Islam: دا رسول اهلل and in acts of devotional worship ال إلـه إال اهلل حممby billions of Muslims. This again shows how widely he is praised.

Muslims have immense love and respect for Him. Little wonder then that according to The Columbia Encyclopaedia, Muhammad is the most common given name in the world. More than 150 million males presently bear this name. All this underscores Muslims’ tremendous admiration for him. More significantly, it brings out the truth that he has been the most praised person in the annals of history.


The Blessed Names of Allah and His Prophet

Authentically inspired Beautifully produced

Contemplate and reflect upon Allah’s Divine Attributes and

Prophet Muhammad’s sublime character

A B d u r r A H e e m K i d w A i (b. 1956) is Professor of English at the Aligarh Muslim University, India

and Visiting Fellow, School of English, University of Leicester, UK. He is a well-known author of many works on the Qur’an

and Islam, including: The Qur’an Essential Teachings, Daily Wisdom: Islamic Prayers and Supplications, Daily Wisdom:

Selections from the Qur’an and What Should We Say?

A majestic box set

with both books £15

For more information and to view a sample visit www.kubepublishing.comordering (retail discounts available)direct sales: +44 (0)1530 249 230 | email: [email protected] | www.islamic-foundation.comby post: Kube Publishing, MCC, Ratby Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9SY

K U B E P U B L I S H I N G is an independent publisher of general interest, academic and children’s books on Islam and the Muslim experience. Inspired by our Islamic faith, Kube is committed to serving Muslim communities worldwide by publishing innovative, relevant and authentic books. Kube is also responsible for the trusted Islamic Foundation imprint, established in 1973.


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