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 names of Allahdua
Names of Allahdua brings closeness to Allahdeepens faith gives comfort and protection and helps seek forgiveness and peace
- This dua helps connecting with ism e azam and closeness to Allah
- Saying dua isme azam gives comfort & peace in hard times
- La ilaha illa anta in this names of Allahdua is a way to seek forgiveness
- Thinking about lam yalid walam yulad reminds us of Allah’s uniqueness
- Names of Allahdua helps ask for strong protection from harm
- Asmaul husna in this dua brings love & trust in Allah
- Praising with al ahad & as samad builds a strong, thankful heart
When to Recite names of Allahdua
Recite names of Allahdua after salah in the morning during hardship before decisions or when you need comfort and blessings
- Reciting right after salah is the perfect time for this dua
- During early morning before starting your day can bring blessings with names of Allahdua
- When feeling scared or lost, names of Allahdua gives you comfort & hope
- Before making big choices, names of Allahdua guides with wisdom
- During hardship, saying names of Allahdua can help calm your mind
- During thankful moments, names of Allahdua makes gratitude stronger
How to Perform names of Allahdua
Face qibla calm your heart recite Allah’s names with focus understand their meaning and ask Allahfor your needs with trust
- Say the Arabic words of names of Allahdua with focus, including la ilaha illa anta
- Try to understand the meaning of ism e azam & think about Allah’s greatness
- Finish your dua by asking for what your heart needs most, trusting in Allah
- Recite this dua often, especially in times of need or before sleep
Summary
The names of Allahdua for Greatest Names of Allah(IsmEAzam) reminds us how special it is to call on Allahwith powerful words like la ilaha illa anta and lam yalid walam yulad. This dua includes praise for asmaul husna and brings hearts close through dua isme azam.
Every time a Muslim turns to Allahwith the names of Allahdua, it opens doors to mercy, hope, and help. Making this dua can bring comfort, forgiveness, and a feeling of being safe and loved by Allah. This special prayer is a beautiful way to ask for Allah’s kindness.