Names of Allah and Their Meanings

What does Al-Qahhar mean? القهار

• The Creator

• The Merciful One

• The All-Knowing One

• The All-Prevailing One or The Subduer

What is the meaning of Al-Wahhab? الوهاب

• The Bestower or The Giver

• The Creator

• The Provider

• The Protector

Who is referred to as Ar-Razzaq? الرزاق

• Ar-Rahman

• Al-Malik

• Allah

• Ar-Rahim

What does Al-Fattah signify? الفتاح

• The Guide

• The Protector

• The Opener or The Victory Giver

• The Provider

What is the meaning of Al-‘Alim? العليم

• The All-Seeing

• The All-Knowing or The Omniscient

• The All-Wise

• The All-Powerful

What does Al-Qabid represent? القابض

• The Giver

• The Creator

• The Protector

• The Withholder or The Restrainer

What does Al-Basit mean? الباسط

• The Creator

• The Maintainer

• The Reducer

• The Expander

What is the significance of Al-Khafid? الخافض

• Al-Khafid is a name of a historical figure.

• Al-Khafid represents a type of prayer.

• Al-Khafid refers to a geographical location.

• Al-Khafid signifies Allah's ability to lower or humble.

What does Ar-Rafi indicate? الرافع

• The Descender

• The Reducer

• The Exalter or The Elevator

• The Diminisher

Who is Al-Mu’izz? المعز

• Al-Mu’izz al-Din

• Al-Mu’izz ibn Ali

• Al-Mu’izz al-Hakim

• Al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah