Names of God in Islam

Names of God in Islam are titles and attributes used to describe Allah, especially al-Asmāʾ al-Ḥusnā, the traditional collection known as the Beautiful Names.

Al-Asmāʾ al-Ḥusnā: The Beautiful Names are divine names in Islam, traditionally counted as ninety-nine. This is the celebrated collection at the heart of the concept.
Allah: Allah is the Arabic name for the one God worshiped in Islam. The names are names and descriptions of Allah.
Qur'anic names of God: Qur'anic names of God are the titles and descriptive expressions for God found in the Qur'an. Many central names occur in Qur'anic passages and closing formulas.
Ash'ari theology: Ash'ari theology is a Sunni theological tradition associated with Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari. Ash'ari scholars developed influential ways to affirm divine attributes without likening God to creation.
Dhikr: Dhikr is the remembrance and invocation of God in Islam. Reciting divine names is a widespread form of remembrance.
Qur'an: The Qur'an is Islam's central scripture, regarded by Muslims as God's revelation to Muhammad. It repeatedly names and describes God, grounding the tradition.
Hadith: Hadith are reports about Muhammad's words, actions, and approvals. Hadith literature transmits the teaching about God's ninety-nine names.
Maturidi theology: Maturidi theology is a Sunni theological tradition associated with Abu Mansur al-Maturidi. Maturidi treatments offer another major framework for interpreting divine attributes.
Du'a: Du'a is personal supplication addressed to God in Islam. The Qur'an encourages calling upon God by the Beautiful Names.
Divine attributes in Islam: Divine attributes in Islam are qualities affirmed of God, such as knowledge, mercy, and power. The names often express attributes, though the two categories are not identical.

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