Names of Allah quiz
How well do you know the 99 Names of Allah?
Review every question and answer
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.
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.