The meaning of Asma ul husna is the beautiful names of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. This idea of his beautiful names and attributes is mentioned directly from the Qur’an as well as corroborating hadith.
Say to them (O Prophet!): “Call upon Him as Allah or call upon Him as al-Rahman; call Him by whichever name you will, all His names are beautiful. Neither offer your Prayer in too loud a voice, nor in a voice too low; but follow a middle course.” (17:110)
“Call upon your Lord in humility and privately; indeed, He does not like transgressors. And cause not corruption upon the earth after its reformation. And invoke Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good.” (7:55-56)
Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet said: “Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine Names, whoever counts them shall enter Paradise.” [4,2]
“Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you. When you ask, ask Allah, and when you seek aid, seek Allah’s aid.” [5]
What we also learn from this, is a study of the ninety names of Allah is also a study of du’a or of ibadah (meaning worship). They were revealed to us so we can be mindful of them when we call upon Him.
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