74. Dua for Greatest Names of Allah (Ism-E-Azam)
The Prophet (ﷺ) heard a person praying saying -
Dua for Greatest Names of Allah in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِأَنَّ أَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ أَنْتَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ الْأَحَدُ الصَّمَدُ الَّذِيْ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُوْلَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Dua for Greatest Names of Allah English Transliteration
Allaahumma inni as-aluka bi anna ash-hadu annaka antallahu laa ilaaha illaa antal a'hadus samadulladhi lam yalid wa lam yulad wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan a'had
Dua for Greatest Names of Allah English Translation
O Allah, I ask You, by the fact that I bear witness that You are Allah. There is none worthy of worship but You, the Only God, Independent of creation, Who was not begotten and begets not, and none is equal to Him.
Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said, You have supplicated Allah using His Greatest Name, when asked with this name He gives, and when supplicated by this name he answers.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَلَفُ بْنُ خَلِيفَةَ، عَنْ حَفْصِ بْنِ أَخِي، أَنَسٍ عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم جَالِسًا - يَعْنِي - وَرَجُلٌ قَائِمٌ يُصَلِّي فَلَمَّا رَكَعَ وَسَجَدَ وَتَشَهَّدَ دَعَا فَقَالَ فِي دُعَائِهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِأَنَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ الْمَنَّانُ بَدِيعُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ يَا حَىُّ يَا قَيُّومُ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ . فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لأَصْحَابِهِ " تَدْرُونَ بِمَا دَعَا " . قَالُوا اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَعْلَمُ . قَالَ " وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَقَدْ دَعَا اللَّهَ بِاسْمِهِ الْعَظِيمِ الَّذِي إِذَا دُعِيَ بِهِ أَجَابَ وَإِذَا سُئِلَ بِهِ أَعْطَى " .
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "I was sitting with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and a man was standing and praying. When he bowed, prostrated and recited the tashahhud, he supplicated, and in his supplication he said: "Allahumma inni as'aluka bi-anna lakal-hamd, lailaha illa ant, al-mannanu badi'us-samawati wal-ard, ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram! Ya hayyu ya qayyum! Inni as'aluka. (O Allah, indeed I ask You since all praise is due to You, there is none worthy of worship but You, the Bestower, the Creator of the heavens and earth, O Possessor of majesty and honor, O Ever-living, O-Eternal, I ask of You.)' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Do you know what he has supplicated with?' They said: "Allah (SWT) and His Messenger know best." He said: 'By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, he called upon Allah by His greatest Name, which, if He is called by it, He responds, and if He is asked by it, He gives.'" Sunan an-Nasa'i 1300 [Sahih (Albani). Nasai: 1300]
Benefits of Dua for Greatest Names of Allah (Ism-E-Azam)
This dua with the names of Allah brings a believer closer to Allah’s mercy and help, opening doors of Barakah and making the heart strong with Iman and hope in every part of life.
- Allah answers the names of Allah dua quickly when a Muslim calls with full Iman.
- Ism e azam dua brings Barakah and makes duas from Quran more accepted by Allah.
- Saying la ilaha illa anta in this dua helps Muslims get Allah’s help in mushkil.
- The dua isme azam keeps the heart soft and full of love for Allah ke 99 naam.
- Using asmaul husna in dua praising Allah gives more power to every Muslim prayer.
When to Recite Names of Allah Dua
This names of Allah dua is a strong way to praise Allah, ask for His help, and bring Barakah in your Amal, using the beautiful ism e azam and asmaul husna in times of need and hope.
- After finishing salah, raise your hands and recite names of Allah dua for Barakah.
- When you feel weak or alone, call on ism e azam for Allah’s help and mercy.
- Before making any big dua, start with this dua isme azam to praise Allah first.
- In times of hardship, use la ilaha illa anta and allahus samad for strength and ease.
- While seeking forgiveness, remember to say names of Allah dua for a clean heart.
How to perform Names of Allah Dua (Ism-E-Azam)
This names of Allah dua is a strong way to call on Allah’s power and mercy. When you use ism e azam, your heart feels close to Allah, and you ask Him for help with full yaqeen and love.
- Begin by raising your hands and say this names of Allah dua with deep respect and hope.
- After salah, recite dua isme azam to seek Allah’s help and Barakah in your daily life.
- When you feel weak, use la ilaha illa anta and remember Allahus samad for strength.
- In times of need, call on asmaul husna and praise Allah with this dua praising Allah.
- Before going to bed, softly read kul huwallahu ahad and ask Allah to answer your dua.
Summary
The names of Allah dua known as Ism e Azam is a masnoon dua that praises Allah using His greatest names like al Ahad and as Samad. This dua is based on the words from Surah Ikhlas such as lam yalid walam yulad and qul huwallahu ahad and is a strong way to ask Allah for help and Barakah.
Muslims use this dua isme azam to show love and respect for Allah’s asmaul husna. Saying this dua praising Allah brings closeness to Him and reminds us that there is none like Allah.
It is a powerful amal for anyone who wants Allah’s help and mercy. This Islamic dua teaches us to trust Allah’s power and remember His 99 names in our daily zikr allah.