The 99 Names of Love
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AR RAHMAAN
(The Beneficent)
"He who wills goodness and mercy for all His creatures
Allah is Ar-Rahmaan (in arabic: ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ). He is the One who blesses all His creation with prosperity and devoid from disparity. He is most merciful, kind, and loving towards all creation. His Rahma is all inclusive and embraces all."
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[ From the root ra-ha-mim (ر ح م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to have tenderness, gentleness, kindness, to love, to have mercy, to have pity, to show favor and goodness, to have all that is required for beneficence.
There are 57 mentions of the name Ar-Rahman spanning across 16 different chapters of the Qur’an.]"
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AR RAHEEM
(The Merciful)
ar-Raheem Meaning:
He who acts with extreme kindness
The name Ar-Raheem (in Arabic: ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ) comes from the same root as Ar-Rahman which refers to Allah’s attribute of being Merciful. Although similarly related the meanings are different. Ar-Rahman can be understood to refer to Allah as the origination/source of all mercy, whereas Ar-Raheem refers to its sustaining/infiniteness. Some view the name of Ar-Raheem as being merciful to His creation deserving of mercy (primarily the mercy reserved for the believers).
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From the root ra-ha-mim (ر ح م), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to have tenderness, gentleness, kindness to love to have mercy, to have pity to show favor and goodness to have all that is required for beneficence.
This name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is mentioned in the Qur’an for a total 114 times. Twice as much as the name Ar-Rahman.
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AL MALIK
(The King)
al-Malik Meaning:
The Sovereign Lord, The One with the complete Dominion, the One Whose Dominion is clear from imperfection
Allah is Al-Malik (in arabic: ٱلْمَلِكُ), the literal meaning in Arabic is “The King.” He is the one who reigns dominion over the heavens and the earth and everything that resides within them. There is nothing above Him, and He is alone.
From the root mim-lam-kaf (م ل ك), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to possess, to own exclusively to exercise authority to command to have power over, command, reign to have dominion over, to have ruling power to have kingship."
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AL QUDDUS
(The Most Sacred / The Most Holy)
al-Quddus Meaning:
The one who is clear of any imperfection, weakness, or shortcoming.
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Quddus (in Arabic: ٱلْقُدُّوسُ), meaning the most pure or the most holy. He is so far removed from any imperfection and does not suffer from any shortcomings. The mere mention of being free from defects borders on insult as it implies the possibility of imperfection. He transcends all that we perceive as perfection, and all sublime attributes belong to Him.
From the root qaf-dal-sin (ق د س), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be pure, clean, spotless be far removed from impurity or imperfection to be holy, sacred, and hallowed.
The name Al-Quddus is derived from the word quds meaning sanctify, purify, or to be holy. Al-Quddus is the superlative which captures His essence of perfection. He is far removed from resembling anything. Imam al-Ghazali writes in his treatise of the 99 names, “the Holy is the one who transcends every one of the attributes of perfection which the majority of creatures thinks of as perfection.”"
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As-Salam
(The Giver of Peace)
The Most Perfect, The Source of Peace, The Giver of Blessings.
Allah is As-Salam (in Arabic: ٱلْسَّلَامُ); He is the One who grants peace and security to all His creation. Allah is above and beyond all weaknesses and inflictions. The source of peace and security for mankind. Breaking away from As-Salam brings disturbance and destruction to oneself. It is because He is free of any defect that the one who is with Him experiences tranquility.
The Salam:
We know from our greeting one another with assalamualaikum, that we are sending peace upon the receiver. As-Salam refers to the attribute of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as the source of this peace. The word Islam also shares the same root of s-l-m which encompasses the concept of peace which is one of core principles of the religion.
This name also implies the idea of “soundness” or “wholesomeness,” i.e., being flawless, free from blemishes. He is complete and whole. Nothing depletes Him as He is self-sufficient."
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Love the Title of this Thread 
love love love!
Beloved… I could write a book about how I see forgiveness in all the 99 names of LOVE 
do you think it would be an interesting book? 
thank you for SO MUCH FUN… LOVED the video “99 Names of Allah for Kids - Islamic Song - Vocals only” 
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Brilliant, I think it could help many people understand this faith
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Al-Mu’min
(The Infuser of Faith)
al-Mu’min Meaning:
The Affirmer of Truth, The Guarantor, The Giver of Faith.
The name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as Al-Mu’min (in Arabic: ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ) means the one who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him. And He is the one who sent down Messengers and revealed His books as clear proofs.
Arabic Roots:
From the root hamza-mim-nun (أ م ن), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be secure, safe, free from fear to be quiet, tranquil to grant protection, safeguard to be trusted, trustworthy to believe in.
Meanings of Al-Mu’min:
Each name we explore and study unlocks a door to further our relationship with Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. As we grow more acquainted with His essence, we can feel our relationship with Him transform and become more secure. The sixth name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Mu’min which is the quality that has enabled the hearts to experience this feeling and brought us together. Al-Mu’min is the inspirer of faith and the giver of security."
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Al-Muhaymin
(The Guardian)
The Preserver of Safety & Overseeing Protector.
Allah is Al Muhaymin (ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ), meaning the one who ensures well being and protection over His creation. He is also the ever watchful. Nothing that can be hidden from Him, He is the knower of all the secrets we conceal.
Arabic Root:
From the root ha-mim-nun (ه م ن), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to watch over, oversee, protect, guard to be a witness to offer security and peace to determine what is true, to extend a wing. Similar to the Arabic expression, ‘haymana al-ta’ir alafirdkhih’ meaning that the bird took its young ones under the protection of its wings.
The Absolute Authority of Al-Muhaymin:
The name Al-Muhaymin refers to His supreme nature as being the guardian or the absolute authority. He is the superseder, nothing will overtake or usurp Him. He is the ever-watchful, not just limited to the superficial, He can see all which is concealed in the hearts. Nothing can be kept a secret from Him. “He knows what is in the heavens and earth; He knows what you conceal and what you reveal; God knows very well the secrets of every heart.” (64:4)"
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Al-Aziz
(The Mighty One)
The Strong, The Most Esteemed, The Exalted in Might.
Al-Aziz (in Arabic: ٱلْعَزِيزُ) is the one who is most powerful and strong. He is the conqueror that is never conquered and never harmed. This is because His strength, glory, and power are overwhelming, and cannot be overcome or resisted. He is the only one with complete mastery over all creation.
Arabic Root:
From the root ayn-zay-zay (ع ز ز), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be mighty, potent, strong, powerful to be high, elevated, noble, exalted to be honorable, noble, glorious, illustrious to be indomitable, invincible to be respected, cherished, dear to be scarce, rare, precious, and unattainable.
There are several meanings to the name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as Al-Aziz (Al-Azeez). Common translations include The Almighty, The Mighty One, or The Eminent One. The word Azeez comes from izzat meaning honor and nobility.
The divine pairing of names:
This great name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ appears approximately 90 times in the Qur’an. It’s often paired with another name, for example, Al-Aziz Al-Rahim, Al-Aziz Al-Hakeem, Al-Aziz Al-Ghaffar, or Al-Aziz Al-Wahhab. The pairing of names oftens conveys an additional layer, we learn something new about Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ that would often be overlooked if we just studied these names independently.
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yes, there are many mysteries hidden in this faith…
LOVED discovering from the “Islamitec Astrology” video that the word Alchemy’s origin is Islamic… how could it be that I had never thought about this?
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Very fasciniating article on the words origin, may have Greek and Egyption ties as well:
" Others trace its roots to the Egyptian name kēme (hieroglyphic 𓆎𓅓𓏏𓊖 kmt ), meaning ‘black earth’, which refers to the fertile and auriferous soil of the Nile valley, as opposed to red desert sand.[10] According to the Egyptologist Wallis Budge, the Arabic word **al-kīmiyaʾ actually means “the Egyptian [science]”, borrowing from the Coptic word for “Egypt”, kēme (or its equivalent in the Mediaeval Bohairic dialect of Coptic, khēme ). This Coptic word derives from Demotic kmỉ , itself from ancient Egyptian kmt . The ancient Egyptian word referred to both the country and the colour “black” (Egypt was the “black Land”, by contrast with the “red Land”, the surrounding desert)."
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Al-Jabbar
(The All Compelling)
The Irresistible, The Restorer, The Repairer.
Al-Jabbar (in Arabic: ٱلْجَبَّارُ), there are several accepted meanings to this name. The most often quoted is The Compeller. He implements His decree without any opposition. There is no one that prevails over Him. The other interpretation is the repairer. He restores all of creation. He heals the broken-hearted, binds their wounds, and brings comfort to the weak. He compels each and everything to His divine will but is never Himself compelled.
Arabic Root:
From the root jim-ba-ra (ج ب ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to restore something to sound, right or good state to bring back to normal, reform to benefit, to confer a benefit to be supreme, high, above all of creation to be compelling, irresistible.
As a name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ Al-Jabbar is only mentioned once in the Qur’an:
“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.”— (Qur’an 59:23)
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Al-Mutakabbir
(The Dominant One)
The Tremendous, The Great, The Proud.
Al-Mutakabbir (in Arabic: ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ) means the supremely great one. He is exalted far above all creation, The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures and from resembling them. He has rights, privileges, and qualities that others do not have. He is tremendous and manifests this greatness in all things and many ways.
Arabic Root:
From the root kaf-ba-ra (ك ب ر), which in Classical Arabic means: to be great in size, rank or dignity to be great in size, to be vast, formidable to be great in age, oldest to be great in dignity, noble, majestic to be great in learning, most known to have rights above all others.
What it means for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ to be proud:
The word Mutakabbir is derived from kabara meaning great, exalted, noble. Common translations of Al-Mutakabbir include “The All Supreme,” “The Proud,” “The Dominant One,” and “The Great.” These are all valid and acceptable interpretations of the name. This name shows there is a vast distinction between Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ and all His creation. Everything pales in comparison. Thus, He is the supreme, the proud, the dominant one. He is the king of kings, and we are His servants unworthy of consideration in relation to Him.
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Al-Khaliq
(The Creator)
The One who brings everything from non-existence to existence.
Al Khaaliq (in Arabic: ٱلْخَالِقُ) He is the one who creates things from nothing with no precedents. He creates what He pleases and in a perfect manner. He is the only one who determines when, how, and what to create and does so from nothing.
Arabic Root:
From the Arabic root kha-lam-qaf (خ ل ق), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to measure accurately, to determine the proper measure or proportion for something, to proportion one thing according to another, to create something based on a pattern or model which one has devised, to bring a thing into existence from non-existence.
The names of creation:
The name Al-Khaliq is mentioned in the Qur’an 8 times. The three names of creation, Al-Khaliq (The Creator), Al-Bari (The Producer), and Al-Musawwir (The Fashioner). These names may seem synonymous with Allah’s ability to invent or create. But they are distinct names offering unique shades of meaning, bringing out different aspects to Allah’s creating of creation. For example, these three names are often said to represent an order to His creation. First, you have Al-Khaliq, The Creator. He who produces something from nothing, i.e., He plans and creates. Secondly, He is Al-Bari, The Producer - the one who initiates and brings into existence. Lastly, He is Al-Musawwir, The Fashioner - He organizes and shapes the arrangement of the creation.
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Al-Bari
(The Evolver / The Maker)
The Maker, The Creator who has the Power to turn the entities.
Al-Baari (in Arabic: ٱلْبَارِئُ) is the one who decreed things to exist out of nothing in a specific manner. Creates shape from nothing that has no model or similarity. He manifests His creations in perfect harmony and in perfect proportions without any faults.
Arabic Roots:
From the root ba-ra-hamza (ب ر أ), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to create, to form out of nothing, to manifest, to create using pre-existing matter, evolve, to be individual free and clear of another thing, to be free and clear of fault or blemish.
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Al-Musawwir
(The Flawless Shaper)
The Fashioner, The Bestower of Form, The Shaper of Unique Beauty
Allah is Al-Musawwir (in arabic: ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ), meaning He brings into existence whatever He wills and in whatever manner He wills it. He says, kun faya kun, “Be! and it is". He is the fashioner of every creation and has given it a special form whereby it is distinguished.
Arabic Root:
From the root sad-waw-ra (ص و ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to make something incline, lean or bend towards, to form, fashion, sculpt, imagine or picture something, to have an inclination or desire towards something.
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al-Ghaffar
(The Great-Forgiver)
The Forgiver, The Ever-Forgiving, The Most-Forgiving.
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Ghaffar (in Arabic: ٱلْغَفَّارُ), He sees our sins and disobedience, yet He still forgives and accepts the repentance of the sincere. He shows never-ending compassion and forgiveness, no matter how big or small the sin. He is the most forgiving and loves to forgive.
Arabic Root:
From the root ghayn-fa-ra (غ ف ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to cover, veil, conceal, hide to pardon, to forgive, to set aright, to cover a thing, to protect it from dirt.
The names Al-Ghaffar, Al-Ghaffur, and Al-Ghafir all refer to Allah’s attribute of being forgiving. Together they have been mentioned a total of 97 times in the Qur’an. Of those 97 instances, the Qur’an mentions Al-Ghaffur 91 times, Al-Ghaffar 5 times, and Al-Ghafir just once.
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ loves to forgive:
These names refer to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ nature of being forgiving. He wants to forgive those who seek istighfar (forgiveness). Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Allah, the Exalted, has said: 'O son of adam, I forgive you as long as you pray to Me and hope for My forgiveness, whatever sins you have committed. O son of 'Adam, I do not care if your sins reach the height of the heaven, then you ask for my forgiveness, I would forgive you. O son of 'Adam, if you come to Me with an earth load of sins, and meet Me associating nothing to Me, I would match it with an earthload of forgiveness.”’ [1]
From this hadith, we learn that it’s never too late for someone who seeks the forgiveness of their Lord, even if their sins “reach the height of the heaven.” Do not ever feel you are overburdening, asking for too much, or it’s too late. This would be insulting to Allah’s mercy, who is Al-Ghaffar, The Oft-Forgiving, the one who forgives perpetually. A person who has sinned should not despair of Allah’s mercy. We are told in the following verse the one who sins has only wronged themselves when they disobey Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. They have not wronged Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ but cheated themselves out of some goodness. Like a person who cheats on a test. They may get a good grade in the class but will miss the benefit of having that knowledge and will pay the price in the real world.
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Al-Qahhar
(The All-Prevailing One)
The Dominantor, The Irrestible, The Subduer
Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is Al-Qahhar (in Arabic: ٱلْقَهَّارُ), meaning the one who prevails over all creation. The universe runs according to the laws laid down by Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. He is dominant, the master of all, and is victorious over all opposition. He has the perfect Power and is not unable over anything.
Arabic Root:
From the root qaf-ha-ra (ق ه ر), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to overcome, conquer to overpower, master to dominate over, prevail to subdue, subjugate, to compel against one’s wishes.
The names Al-Qahhar and Al-Qahir:
There are two names, Al-Qahir, and Al-Qahhar. The name Al-Qahir is the base form meaning “the irresistible.” On the other hand, Al-Qahhar is more emphatic, the one who is all over-powering, all-prevailing. Al-Qahir is mentioned twice in the Qur’an in Surah al-An’am verse 18 and verse 61. while Al-Qahhar is used more intensively, mentioned a total of 6 times.
This name informs us that Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ strength is unmatched. He has absolute sovereignty over all His creation. He is the dominator. Whoever is an enemy or challenges Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ stands no chance. He can humiliate them with ease. Things are measured on the scale of eternity, so if a person opposes Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ they will lose inevitably. There isn’t a single creation that isn’t subjected to Allah’s will or could escape it.
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