99 Names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

October 10, 2026

Peygamberimizin 99 İsmi: Arapçası ve Anlamları

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