Narrated Abu Huraira: Prophet Muhammad SAW said, 'Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.' (Surat Al-Hashr 59:24) All that is in the heavens and the earth glorify Him. 'He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor of all things, the Bestower of forms. 'Allah! Lâ ilâhla illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He)! To Him belong the Best Names.' (Surat Taha 20:8) They will be requited for what they used to do.' (Surat Al-A'raf 7:180) 'And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allah, so call on Him by them, and leave the company of those who believe or deny (or utter impious speech against) His Names.
Muslims can use the names of Allah for kids prefixing them with the word 'Abd' which means 'Servant of'. In Islam, the name Allah is unique and indicates the existence of one creator. It is derived from the union of the word 'Al' meaning 'The' and 'Ilah' Meaning 'God'. In Arabic, the word Allah means 'The God'. These islamic names are attributes of Allah SWT by which Muslims regard God in Islam. The 99 names of Allah are called 'Asma Ul Husna' (Pronounce Asma Al Husna) which in Arabic means 'The Most Beautiful Names'.
