99 Names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Explanation
This dua brings together the ninety-nine names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The names describe the qualities and mission of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ: his being the last prophet, the bearer of glad tidings and the warner, his intercession, his character and his lineage. The source book recommends reciting these names in the manner of a dua.
Dua Text
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مُحَمَّدٌ
مَحْمُودٌ
أَحْمَدُ
حَامِدٌ
قَاسِمٌ
عَاقِبٌ
خَاتَمٌ
مَاحِى
دَاعِى
سِرَاجٌ
مُنِيرٌ
حَاشِرٌ
مُبَشِّرٌ
نَذِيرٌ
مُنْذِرٌ
رَسُولٌ
مُرْسَلٌ
نَبِىٌّ
مُهْتَدِىٌّ
مَهْدِىٌّ
خَلِيلٌ
حَبِيبٌ
طَيِّبٌ
صَفِىٌّ
طه
يس
مُصْطَفَى
مُجْتَبَى
مُرْتَضَى
نَاصِرٌ
قَائِمٌ
حَافِظٌ
شَاهِدٌ
شَهِيدٌ
عَادِلٌ
عَالِمٌ
حَلِيمٌ
نُورٌ
مُبِينٌ
بُرْهَانٌ
حُجَّةٌ
بَيَانٌ
مُطِيعٌ
مَذْكُورٌ
وَاعِظٌ
صَاحِبٌ
نَاطِقٌ
صَادِقٌ
مُصَدِّقٌ
مُظَفَّرٌ
مَكِّىٌّ
مَدَنِىٌّ
أَبْطَحِىٌّ
قُرَشِىٌّ
عَرَبِىٌّ
هَاشِمِىٌّ
عَزِيزٌ
حَرِيصٌ
رَؤُوفٌ
رَحِيمٌ
جَوَادٌ
غَنِىٌّ
فَتَّاحٌ
عَلِيمٌ
مُنِيبٌ
خَطِيبٌ
فَصِيحٌ
رَشِيدٌ
طَاهِرٌ
مُطَهَّرٌ
إِمَامٌ
أَمِيرٌ
مُتَوَسِّطٌ
سَابِقٌ
مُقْتَصِدٌ
أَوَّلٌ
آخِرٌ
ظَاهِرٌ
بَاطِنٌ
شَافِعٌ
مُشَفَّعٌ
هَادٍ
مُحَلِّلٌ
مُحَرِّمٌ
آمِرٌ
نَاهٍ
حَكِيمٌ
قَرِيبٌ
شَاكِرٌ
مَشْكُورٌ
صَبُورٌ
رَقِيبٌ
مُزَّمِّلٌ
مُدَّثِّرٌ
مُعَلًّى
مُزَكًّى
مُشْفِقٌ
مُحْسِنٌ
مُتَمِّمٌ
Meaning
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
1. Muhammad: The much-praised one
2. Mahmud: The praised one
3. Ahmad: The one who praises Allah the most
4. Hamid: The one who praises
5. Qasim: The one who distributes knowledge and blessings
6. ‘Aqib: The last of the prophets
7. Khatam: The one who sealed prophethood
8. Mahi: The one who erases disbelief
9. Da’i: The one who calls to Allah
10. Siraj: The lamp
11. Munir: The one who radiates light
12. Hashir: The one resurrected ahead of all people
13. Mubashshir: The bearer of glad tidings
14. Nadhir: The warner
15. Mundhir: The one who cautions
16. Rasul: The messenger
17. Mursal: The one who was sent
18. Nabi: The prophet
19. Muhtadi: The one who found the right path
20. Mahdi: The one led to guidance
21. Khalil: The close friend
22. Habib: The beloved
23. Tayyib: The pure
24. Safi: The choice one
25. Ta Ha: A name by which he is addressed in the Quran
26. Ya Sin: A name by which he is addressed in the Quran
27. Mustafa: The chosen one
28. Mujtaba: The one approved and chosen
29. Murtada: The one who is found pleasing
30. Nasir: The helper
31. Qa’im: The one who upholds the religion
32. Hafiz: The protector
33. Shahid: The witness
34. Shaheed: The one who witnesses everything
35. ‘Adil: The just
36. ‘Alim: The knowing
37. Halim: The gentle-natured
38. Nur: Light
39. Mubin: The one who makes things clear
40. Burhan: Proof
41. Hujjah: Decisive proof
42. Bayan: Clarification
43. Muti’: The obedient
44. Madhkur: The one who is remembered
45. Wa’iz: The one who gives counsel
46. Sahib: The companion
47. Natiq: The one who speaks the truth
48. Sadiq: The truthful
49. Musaddiq: The one who confirms
50. Muzaffar: The one granted victory
51. Makki: The one from Mecca
52. Madani: The one from Medina
53. Abtahi: From the Abtah valley of Mecca
54. Qurashi: From the tribe of Quraysh
55. ‘Arabi: The Arab
56. Hashimi: From the Banu Hashim
57. ‘Aziz: The precious
58. Haris: The one deeply devoted to his ummah
59. Ra’uf: The tender-hearted
60. Rahim: The merciful
61. Jawad: The generous
62. Ghani: The one rich in heart
63. Fattah: The one who opens the doors of good
64. ‘Aleem: The one who knows much
65. Munib: The one who turns to Allah
66. Khatib: The one who addresses people
67. Fasih: The eloquent
68. Rashid: The one on the right path
69. Tahir: The pure
70. Mutahhar: The one made utterly pure
71. Imam: The leader
72. Amir: The one who holds command
73. Mutawassit: The one on the middle path
74. Sabiq: The one who goes ahead
75. Muqtasid: The moderate
76. Awwal: The first in creation
77. Akhir: The last to be sent
78. Zahir: The manifest
79. Batin: The one whose secret is deep
80. Shafi’: The intercessor
81. Mushaffa’: The one whose intercession is accepted
82. Hadi: The guide
83. Muhallil: The one who makes known the lawful by Allah’s ruling
84. Muharrim: The one who makes known the unlawful by Allah’s ruling
85. Aamir: The one who enjoins good
86. Nahi: The one who warns against evil
87. Hakim: The possessor of wisdom
88. Qarib: The near
89. Shakir: The grateful
90. Mashkur: The one worthy of thanks
91. Sabur: The most patient
92. Raqib: The watchful
93. Muzzammil: The one wrapped in his cloak
94. Muddaththir: The one enveloped in his mantle
95. Mu’alla: The exalted
96. Muzakka: The purified
97. Mushfiq: The one who shows compassion
98. Muhsin: The one who does good
99. Mutammim: The one who completes
What Is Asked in This Dua
Acceptance of one’s wishes through the names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and coming to know him and growing in love for him.
When and How to Recite
At any time; it is recited while making dua, especially on Friday (Jumu’ah) and while sending salawat.
Virtue
The source book states that just as Allah Almighty has ninety-nine names, the Noble Messenger ﷺ also has blessed names; whoever memorises them or recites them while making dua, Allah the Lord will, for the sake of these names, fulfil that person’s wish and accept their requests. It adds that the most comprehensive of these names is “Muhammad Mustafa”, and that whenever the name Muhammad is mentioned, one must send blessings and peace (salawat) upon him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 99 names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
They are ninety-nine names beginning with Muhammad, Mahmud, Ahmad, Hamid, Qasim, ‘Aqib, Khatam, Mahi, Da’i, Siraj, Munir, Hashir, Mubashshir and Nadhir, and ending with Muhsin and Mutammim; all of them are given on this page with their meanings.
What is the virtue of reciting these names?
According to the source book, whoever memorises them or recites them while making dua, Allah will, for the sake of these names, fulfil their wish and accept their requests.
Are Ta Ha and Ya Sin names of the Prophet ﷺ?
In the list in the source book, Ta Ha and Ya Sin are also counted among the names of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ; both appear at the beginning of the surahs of the same name.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 2, pp. 459-460.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 10 October 2026
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