Who gave Allah the 99 names? Allah Himself gave these 99 names. There is a hadith that specifically explains this. This is one of the important topics about Asmaul Husna that some Muslims do not fully understand. That's why I wrote this article. So, make sure to read it all the way through.
99 Names of Allah in Islamic Literature
The first important aspect of “Who gave Allah 99 names?” that I will explain is the concept of the 99 Names of Allah in Islamic literature. It's essential to grasp this foundational knowledge before diving into further explanations, as it serves as the basis for this discussion.
Is Abdullah One of the 99 Names of Allah?
In Islam, the Quran and Hadith are the two primary references for understanding the teachings of Islam. The names of Allah, or Asma ul Husna, are found in both the Quran and Hadith.
99 Names of Allah in the Quran
Several Quranic verses mention the 99 Names of Allah. Here are some examples:
قُلِ ادْعُوا اللّٰهَ اَوِ ادْعُوا الرَّحْمٰنَۗ اَيًّا مَّا تَدْعُوْا فَلَهُ الْاَسْمَاۤءُ الْحُسْنٰىۚ وَلَا تَجْهَرْ بِصَلَاتِكَ وَلَا تُخَافِتْ بِهَا وَابْتَغِ بَيْنَ ذٰلِكَ سَبِيْلًا
Say, "Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful. Whichever [name] you call - to Him belong the best names." (Al-Isra' [17]: 110).
This verse emphasizes that Allah possesses the best names (Asma ul Husna). Here are more verses:
هُوَ اللّٰهُ الَّذِيْ لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَۚ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِۚ هُوَ الرَّحْمٰنُ الرَّحِيْمُ
He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, Knower of the unseen and the witnessed. He is the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. (Al-Hasyr [59]: 22).
هُوَ اللّٰهُ الَّذِيْ لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا هُوَ ۚ اَلْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوْسُ السَّلٰمُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيْزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُۗ سُبْحٰنَ اللّٰهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُوْنَ
He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him. (Al-Hasyr [59]: 23).
هُوَ اللّٰهُ الْخَالِقُ الْبَارِئُ الْمُصَوِّرُ لَهُ الْاَسْمَاۤءُ الْحُسْنٰىۗ يُسَبِّحُ لَهٗ مَا فِى السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالْاَرْضِۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيْزُ الْحَكِيْمُ
He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. (Al-Hasyr [59]: 24).
99 Names of Allah in Hadith
In Hadith, we also find references to the 99 Names of Allah. For example:
عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ , عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ , قَالَ : لِلَّهِ تِسْعَةٌ وَتِسْعُوْنَ اسْمًا , مَنْ حَفِظَهَا دَخَلَ الجَنَّةَ , وَإِنَّ اللهَ وِتْرٌ يُحِبُّ الْوِتْرَ
From Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): "Allah has ninety-nine names, whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise. And verily, Allah is odd, and He loves the odd."
This is a brief explanation of the 99 Names of Allah in Islamic literature, which every Muslim should understand.
Three Reasons Why the 99 Names of Allah Are Important
The second important aspect of “Who gave Allah 99 names?” that I will explain is why these names are important to us. Understanding the significance of the 99 Names of Allah is vital for every Muslim.
Here are three reasons why these names are essential:
Memorizing the Names of Allah is a Path to Paradise
As mentioned in the Hadith, memorizing the 99 Names of Allah leads to entering Paradise: مَنْ حَفِظَهَا دَخَلَ الجَنَّةَ.
Chanting the Names of Allah in Prayer Brings Answered Prayers
The following Quranic verse highlights the importance of invoking Allah by His names in prayer:
وَلِلّٰهِ الْاَسْمَاۤءُ الْحُسْنٰى فَادْعُوْهُ بِهَا
And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. (Al-A'raf [7]: 180).
The Names of Allah Introduce Us to Allah
The 99 Names of Allah help us understand the essence and attributes of Allah. For example:
قُلْ هُوَ اللّٰهُ اَحَدٌۚ اَللّٰهُ الصَّمَدُ
Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge." (Al-Ikhlas [112]: 1-4).
Who Gave Allah 99 Names?
Now, let's address the main question: Who gave Allah 99 names?
Before answering, let me quote another Hadith:
عَنْ أَبِيْ مُوْسَى الأَشْعَرِي رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ , قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : مَنْ أَصَابَهُ هَمٌّ أَوْ حَزَنٌ فَلْيَدْعُ بِهَذِهِ الْكَلِمَاتِ , يَقُوْلُ : اَللَّهُمَّ أَنَا عَبْدُكَ اِبْنُ عَبْدِكَ اِبْنُ أَمَتِكَ فِي قَبْضَتِكَ , نَاصِيَتِيْ بِيَدِكَ , مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ , عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ , أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ , أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِيْ كِتَابِكَ , أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَداً مِنْ خَلْقِكَ , أَوْ إِسْتَاْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِيْ عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ نُوْرَ صَدْرِيْ , وَرَبِيْعَ قَلْبِيْ , وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِيْ , وَذَهَابَ هَمِّيْ
From Abu Musa al-Ash'ari radliyallahu 'anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said," Whoever is afflicted with distress or sadness, then let him pray with these sentences, (he said), "O My god! I am your servant, the son of your male servant, the son of your female servant, in your grasp. My crown is in your power. Your decision applies to me. Your fair decision applies to me. I ask You with all Your names that You have used to call Your Essence, or that you have sent down in Your book, or that You have taught one of Your creatures, or that You have stored in occult knowledge by Your side, so that You make the Quran as the light of my chest, the conditioning of my heart, the removal of my sorrow and sorrow."
The key sentence in this Hadith is:
أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ
I ask You with all Your names that You have used to call Your Essence.
From this, we can conclude that Allah Himself gave these 99 names.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Allah is the one who gave Himself the 99 Names. These names help us understand His majesty and are crucial in our spiritual journey. I hope this article has helped you understand the significance of the 99 Names of Allah and who gave them.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
I hope this article was beneficial to you. Until next time!
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