In Brief Al-Wakil (The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs) is the 52nd Name. From root و-ك-ل (to entrust, rely upon). It appears verbatim in the Quran four times (4:81, 4:132, 33:3, 73:9). Invoked for tawakkul (trust in Allah), relief from overwhelm, settlement of debts, and divine management of one’s affairs. Table of Contents Key Facts … Read more
In Brief As-Samad (الصَّمَد) is the 68th Name, from root ص-م-د (solid, eternal, master to whom needs are directed). It appears verbatim once in the Qur’an (112:2). Invoked for fulfilment of needs, removal of anxiety, and realisation of absolute reliance on Allah. Table of Contents Key Facts at a Glance Meaning & the Arabic Root … Read more
In Brief As-Salam (السَّلَام), the 5th of the 99 Names, means The Source of Peace. From the root س-ل-م (peace, soundness, submission). It appears verbatim in Quran 59:23 among the cluster of Names in Surah al-Hashr. Invoked for inner tranquillity, healing of heart and body, reconciliation, and protection from every defect. Al-Ghazali describes Him as … Read more
In Brief As-Sabur (The Most Patient) is the 99th Name of Allah, derived from the root ص-ب-ر (ṣ-b-r) meaning to endure, restrain, and persevere. The Name itself does not appear verbatim in the Quran, but the root occurs over 100 times (e.g., 2:153, 3:200, 16:127). It is invoked for steadfastness in trials, restraint in anger, … Read more
Evidence Tier C: Popular tradition (Widely transmitted, chain contested) The Virtues of Surah Ar-Rahman Surah Ar-Rahman serves as a divine catalogue of Allah’s boundless mercies, compelling the servant to acknowledge blessings both seen and unseen. Its rhythmic refrain—”Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?”—cultivates profound gratitude (shukr), the key to increase. Recitation … Read more
In Brief Al-Mujib (المجيب), the 44th Name, means The Responsive Answerer. From root ج-و-ب (to answer, respond, penetrate). Appears verbatim once in Quran 11:61; the verb ujību occurs in 2:186. Invoked for acceptance of duʿa, relief from distress, and nearness to Allah. Table of Contents Key Facts at a Glance Meaning & the Arabic Root … Read more
In Brief Al-Latif (اللطيف) is the 30th of the 99 Names, from the root ل-ط-ف (l-t-f) denoting subtlety, gentleness, and knowledge of the most minute realities. It appears verbatim seven times in the Quran (e.g. 22:63, 31:16, 67:14), often paired with Al-Khabir. Invoked for needs that require delicate, unseen arrangement — healing, relief from distress, … Read more
In Brief Al-Jabbar (The Compeller, The Restorer) is the 9th of the 99 Names. From the root ج-ب-ر (to compel, restore, set right), it appears as a Divine Name in Quran 59:23. The Name combines irresistible authority with the mercy of restoring what is broken. Invoked for healing broken hearts, rectifying impossible situations, and protection … Read more