Names of Allah quiz

How well do you know the 99 Names of Allah?

12 questions Medium ~4 min
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Question 1: What does the name Al-Rahman mean?

The Most Merciful

Al-Rahman describes Allah's all-encompassing mercy, extended to all of creation. It is one of the two names that open every surah of the Quran but one.

Question 2: What does the name Al-Ghaffar mean?

The All-Forgiving

Al-Ghaffar describes Allah's constant forgiveness, again and again, no matter how often a person turns back to Him in repentance.

Question 3: What does the name Al-Alim mean?

The All-Knowing

Al-Alim describes Allah's complete knowledge of all things, seen and unseen, past, present, and future.

Question 4: What does the name Al-Khaliq mean?

The Creator

Al-Khaliq describes Allah as the Creator of all that exists, bringing everything into being from nothing.

Question 5: What does the name As-Sami mean?

The All-Hearing

As-Sami describes Allah's complete awareness of every sound, spoken or silent, near or far.

Question 6: What does the name Al-Basir mean?

The All-Seeing

Al-Basir describes Allah's complete awareness of everything that happens, seen by no eye but His own.

Question 7: What does the name Ar-Razzaq mean?

The Provider

Ar-Razzaq describes Allah as the One who provides sustenance for every living thing, in ways seen and unseen.

Question 8: What does the name Al-Hakim mean?

The Wise

Al-Hakim describes Allah's perfect wisdom, present in His creation and in every decree.

Question 9: What does the name As-Salam mean?

The Source of Peace

As-Salam describes Allah as the source of all peace and safety, free from any flaw or imperfection.

Question 10: What does the name Al-Wadud mean?

The Most Loving

Al-Wadud describes Allah's deep love and affection for those who turn to Him, and His love for His righteous servants.

Question 11: What does the name Al-Qadir mean?

The All-Powerful

Al-Qadir describes Allah's complete power over all things, with nothing beyond His ability.

Question 12: Which of these is NOT one of the 99 Names of Allah?

Al-Insan, the Human

Al-Insan means the human being and refers to a surah in the Quran, not to a name of Allah. Al-Rahim, As-Sabur, and Al-Muhaymin are all counted among His names.

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About the 99 Names of Allah Quiz

The 99 Names of Allah, Al-Asma-ul-Husna, describe the qualities and attributes of Allah, from mercy and forgiveness to power and wisdom. Reflecting on these names is a source of comfort and a way to grow closer in understanding who Allah is.

This names of Allah quiz covers 12 questions and answers on some of the most well-known names and their meanings. Every name here is given in transliteration with its English meaning. Test your knowledge and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.