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99 Names of Allah — Randomizer & Quiz

Teaches the 99 Names of Allah two ways: a flashcard randomizer showing a name with its meaning, and a multiple-choice quiz that tracks your session score.

Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

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“Allah has ninety-nine names; whoever ahsaha — memorises, understands and lives by them — enters Paradise” (Bukhari 2736, Muslim 2677). This tool helps with the memorising part two ways: a flashcard randomizer that surfaces one of the Asma ul Husna with its meaning, and a quiz mode that shows a meaning and four names — active recall, the technique that actually makes memorisation stick.

The quiz scores your session, shows the correct answer instantly when you miss, and draws uniformly so all 99 names — from Ar-Rahman to As-Sabur — come around. Five to ten questions a day covers the full list within a couple of weeks; pair each name with du’a (“To Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call on Him by them” — Quran 7:180) and the meanings take root.

Quick reference

#NameMeaning
1Ar-RahmanThe Most Merciful
2Ar-RaheemThe Bestower of Mercy
3Al-MalikThe King
99As-SaburThe Most Patient

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Every Islamic calculator on CalcaTools uses formulas from recognised Shariah authorities — the Hilal Committee's Hijri conversion tables, the MWL/ISNA/Umm al-Qura prayer-time methods, the four-school consensus for Zakat Nisab, and the Faraid distribution rules from classical fiqh. The exact authority is cited on every tool page.

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For tools where the calculation differs between schools (Faraid inheritance, certain Zakat triggers, prayer-time conventions), we surface the choice as a selector and document the difference in the methodology block. Pick the school that matches your tradition — the answer adjusts.

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Zakat tools fetch the current spot gold/silver price (or let you enter your local rate) so the Nisab threshold reflects today's value, not a stale figure from last year. The 2.5% rate is the standard hawl-based calculation; agricultural Zakat (1/10 or 1/20) is available on the dedicated Ushr calculator.

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These calculators give you the number — they do not give a fatwa. For complex personal situations (inheritance with revoked rights, mixed-asset Zakat, late prayer makeup rules), please confirm with a qualified scholar in your tradition. We're here to help with the arithmetic, not to replace your local imam.

Interpretation guide

ModeBest for
Learn (flashcard)First pass — absorb names and meanings at your own pace
Quiz (4 choices)Active recall — the fastest way to make them stick
Session scoreAim for streaks; wrong answers show the correct name immediately
Daily habit5–10 questions a day covers all 99 names in a couple of weeks

Formula & methodology

Formula: Learn mode: random name + meaning; Quiz mode: meaning shown, pick the right name from 4 options

  1. Pick a mode: Learn shows a random name with its meaning; Quiz shows a meaning and four names to choose from.
  2. Answer — feedback is instant, the correct name is always shown, and your session score updates.
  3. Repeat daily; the randomizer draws uniformly so all 99 names come up.

Worked example: the quiz asks “Which name means The Provider?” with options Ar-Razzaq, Al-Hafiz, Al-Muqit and As-Sami — the answer is Ar-Razzaq, and a correct pick adds one to your score.

Frequently asked questions

What are the 99 Names of Allah?
Al-Asma ul-Husna — the most beautiful names — are 99 names and attributes of Allah drawn from the Quran and Sunnah, from Ar-Rahman (the Most Merciful) to As-Sabur (the Most Patient), as enumerated in the famous Tirmidhi narration.
What is the reward for memorising the 99 names?
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety-nine names; whoever ahsaha (memorises, understands and lives by them) enters Paradise” (Bukhari 2736, Muslim 2677). Scholars stress understanding and acting on them, not just rote listing.
What is the fastest way to memorise Asma ul Husna?
Active recall beats re-reading: do 5–10 quiz questions daily, say each name aloud with its meaning, and group related names (the names of mercy, of power, of knowledge). The quiz's instant feedback builds retention quickly.
Is the list of 99 names fixed?
The Tirmidhi enumeration used here is the most popular, but scholars note the hadith does not limit Allah's names to 99 — other authentic texts mention names beyond the list. The 99 are the established core to learn.
Can I make du'a with these names?
Yes — the Quran commands it: “To Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call on Him by them” (7:180). Match the name to the need: Ar-Razzaq for provision, Al-Ghaffar for forgiveness, Ash-Shafi for healing.

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