Asmaul-Lahi-Husna: Names 21-35 – Basic 4 Islamic Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

Recitation

Names 21-35 in Arabic

21. Al-Qahhar (الْقَهَّار) Al-Qah-har
22. Al-Wahhab (الْوَهَّاب) Al-Wah-hab
23. Ar-Razzaq (الرَّزَّاق) Ar-Raz-zaq
24. Al-Fattah (الْفَتَّاح) Al-Fat-tah
25. Al-Aleem (الْعَلِيم) Al-A-leem
26. Al-Qabid (الْقَابِض) Al-Qa-bid
27. Al-Basit (الْبَاسِط) Al-Ba-sit
28. Al-Khafid (الْخَافِض) Al-Kha-fid
29. Ar-Rafi (الرَّافِع) Ar-Ra-fi
30. Al-Muizz (الْمُعِزّ) Al-Mu-izz
31. Al-Mudhill (الْمُذِلّ) Al-Mu-dhill
32. As-Samee (السَّمِيع) As-Sa-mee
33. Al-Baseer (الْبَصِير) Al-Ba-seer
34. Al-Hakam (الْحَكَم) Al-Ha-kam
35. Al-Adl (الْعَدْل) Al-Adl

Meanings of the Names

21. Al-Qahhar (الْقَهَّار) – The Subduer

• Allah has power over everything
• He can control all things in the universe
• Nothing can resist His will
• He defeats all evil

22. Al-Wahhab (الْوَهَّاب) – The Bestower

• Allah gives gifts to everyone
• He gives without expecting anything back
• All blessings come from Allah
• He is very generous

23. Ar-Razzaq (الرَّزَّاق) – The Provider

• Allah provides food for all creatures
• He gives us everything we need to live
• He takes care of animals, plants, and humans
• He provides money, health, and happiness

24. Al-Fattah (الْفَتَّاح) – The Opener

• Allah opens doors of opportunity
• He opens hearts to guidance
• He opens solutions to problems
• He makes difficult things easy

25. Al-Aleem (الْعَلِيم) – The All-Knowing

• Allah knows everything
• He knows what happened, what’s happening, and what will happen
• He knows our thoughts and feelings
• Nothing is hidden from Him

26. Al-Qabid (الْقَابِض) – The Constrictor

• Allah can make things tight or difficult when needed
• He controls when to give less
• He tests people through challenges
• He holds back when it’s better for us

27. Al-Basit (الْبَاسِط) – The Extender

• Allah expands and gives plenty
• He makes life comfortable and easy
• He opens His hands with blessings
• He gives abundantly when it’s good for us

28. Al-Khafid (الْخَافِض) – The Abaser

• Allah can humble proud people
• He brings down those who are arrogant
• He lowers those who do wrong
• He teaches humility

29. Ar-Rafi (الرَّافِع) – The Exalter

• Allah raises good people to high positions
• He honors those who obey Him
• He lifts up the humble and righteous
• He gives respect to the deserving

30. Al-Muizz (الْمُعِزّ) – The Honorer

• Allah gives honor and respect to people
• He makes people important and valued
• He blesses with dignity
• He gives strength and power

31. Al-Mudhill (الْمُذِلّ) – The Humiliator

• Allah humbles those who are proud and evil
• He removes honor from wrongdoers
• He brings down oppressors
• He teaches lessons through humility

32. As-Samee (السَّمِيع) – The All-Hearing

• Allah hears everything
• He hears our prayers and duas
• He hears all sounds, even whispers
• He listens to everyone at the same time

33. Al-Baseer (الْبَصِير) – The All-Seeing

• Allah sees everything
• He sees all our actions, good and bad
• He sees what’s in our hearts
• Nothing can be hidden from His sight

34. Al-Hakam (الْحَكَم) – The Judge

• Allah is the best judge
• He judges fairly between people
• He knows the truth in all disputes
• His judgment is always perfect

35. Al-Adl (الْعَدْل) – The Just

• Allah is completely fair
• He never does anything wrong
• He treats everyone with justice
• He gives everyone what they deserve

Memorization Tips

Group Learning Method

Group 1 – Power and Control (21-24):

• Al-Qahhar (The Subduer)
• Al-Wahhab (The Bestower)
• Ar-Razzaq (The Provider)
• Al-Fattah (The Opener)

Memory tip: Allah has POWER to control, GIVE, PROVIDE, and OPEN

Group 2 – Knowledge and Action (25-27):

• Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing)
• Al-Qabid (The Constrictor)
• Al-Basit (The Extender)

Memory tip: Allah KNOWS everything and can make things TIGHT or WIDE

Group 3 – Honor and Humility (28-31):

• Al-Khafid (The Abaser)
• Ar-Rafi (The Exalter)
• Al-Muizz (The Honorer)
• Al-Mudhill (The Humiliator)

Memory tip: Allah can bring people DOWN or UP, give HONOR or HUMILITY

Group 4 – Senses and Justice (32-35):

• As-Samee (The All-Hearing)
• Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing)
• Al-Hakam (The Judge)
• Al-Adl (The Just)

Memory tip: Allah HEARS, SEES, JUDGES, and is always FAIR

Daily Practice Schedule

Day 1-2: Learn Group 1 (Names 21-24) Day 3-4: Learn Group 2 (Names 25-27) Day 5-6: Learn Group 3 (Names 28-31) Day 7-8: Learn Group 4 (Names 32-35) Day 9-10: Review all names together

Fun Memory Activities

Action Memory:

• Point up for “Ar-Rafi” (The Exalter)
• Point down for “Al-Khafid” (The Abaser)
• Cover ears for “As-Samee” (The All-Hearing)
• Cover eyes for “Al-Baseer” (The All-Seeing)

Story Method: Create simple stories using the names: “Allah (Al-Aleem) knows I need food, so He (Ar-Razzaq) provides it. When I have problems, He (Al-Fattah) opens solutions.”

Benefits of Learning These Names

Spiritual Benefits:

• Brings us closer to Allah
• Increases our love and respect for Allah
• Helps us understand Allah’s qualities
• Strengthens our faith

Practical Benefits:

• We learn to trust Allah more
• We remember to ask Allah for help
• We become more grateful
• We treat others with justice like Allah

Daily Life Application:

• Say “Ar-Razzaq” when thanking Allah for food
• Say “As-Samee” when making dua
• Say “Al-Baseer” when asking Allah to watch over us
• Say “Al-Adl” when we want fairness

Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. Al-Wahhab means “The _______.”
2. Ar-Razzaq is “The _______” who gives us food.
3. As-Samee means Allah _______ everything.
4. Al-Adl means “The _______.”

Exercise 2: True or False

1. Al-Aleem means Allah knows everything. _____
2. As-Samee means Allah cannot hear. _____
3. Al-Fattah opens doors and solutions. _____
4. Al-Baseer means Allah sees everything. _____