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Remembering the Names of Allah
“Allah’s are the names most beautiful. Whatever is in the heavens and earth extols His glory.”—The Qur’an (Al-Hashr 59:24)
“Allah has 99 names. He who remembers these will certainly enter Paradise.”—Prophet Muhammad (Bukharhi Hadith Kitab Ad-Dawat, 2,949)
Remembering the Names of Allah is a sacred tradition in Islam. Both the Qur’an and the sayings of the Prophet (Hadiths) emphasize the importance of learning and reflecting upon these names. Reciting them in supplications and prayers is a way to draw nearer to Allah, with the promise of reward.
This book presents the 99 most revered names of Allah, providing a beautiful and profound reflection on each one. Each name is shown in the original Arabic, with an English translation and a concise commentary. This presentation helps the reader reflect on Allah’s infinite greatness and how these names influence our lives, despite our limited understanding of His divine nature.
About the Author: Abdur Raheem Kidwai (b. 1956) is a professor of English at Aligarh Muslim University, India, and a visiting fellow at the School of English, University of Leicester, UK. He holds two PhDs in English from Aligarh Muslim University and the University of Leicester. He is a well-known author of several works on the Qur’an and Islam, including The Qur’an: Essential Teachings, Daily Wisdom: Islamic Prayers and Supplications, Daily Wisdom: Selections from the Holy Qur’an, and What Should We Say?
