HOLY NAMES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)

HOLY NAMES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)

Allah the Exalted, has made the name of His Messenger clear in the Noble Qur’an. In Surah al-Fath, verse 29 Allah said:

 قالاللهتعالى(مُّحَمَّدٌرَّسُولُاللهِوَالَّذِينَمَعَهُأَشِدَّاءعَلَىالْكُفَّارِرُحَمَاءبَيْنَهُمْ)

It means: “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those with him

 are severe against the blasphemers, and merciful among each

 other.”

Also, Allah mentioned in the Qur’an that Prophet Isa, peace be upon him, informed his people about Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. In Surah as-Saff, verse 6 Allah said:

 قالاللهتعالىإخباراعنعيسىعليهالسلام(وَمُبَشِّرًابِرَسُولٍيَأْتِيمِنبَعْدِياسْمُهُأَحْمَدُ)

It means: “… And bringing the good news about a Messenger who will

 come after me whose name shall be Ahmad.”

These are indications about the most famous names of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, Muhammad and Ahmad. “Muhammad” is the name which is repeated many times in the Qur’an, the name “Ahmad” was mentioned by Prophet Isa (peace be upon him).

 The scholars of Islam said that the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was named “Ahmad” because he is the most grateful among thankful people. All of the prophets are grateful but our Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is the most thankful and grateful to his Creator.

As for the name “Muhammad” it is derived from the attribute of “al-Hamd” which means thankfulness. The name “Ahmad” was mentioned in the earlier Divine Books, and the name “Muhammad” was mentioned in the Noble Qur’an. He sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was named Muhammad because he sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was thankful to Allah before any of his people did. Also, in the Hereafter he sallallahu alayhi wa sallam will thank Allah Who will grant him the intercession.

Al-Bukhari related that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said:

قالرسولاللهصلىاللهعليهوسلم: "إنليأسماء: أنامحمدٌ،وأناأحمدُ،وأناالماحيالذييمحواللهبيالكفر،وأناالحاشرالذييحشرالناسعلىقدمي،وأناالعاقبُالذيليسبعدهأحد" رواهالبخاري

It means: “I have five names, I am Muhammad, I am Ahmad, I am

 al-Mahi (The eraser) with whom Allah erases blasphemy, I am

 al-Hashir whom people will be assembled after, and I am

 Aqib (the last of all of the prophets).”

 In interpreting this hadith Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani said: 

“It appears that the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam meant that he had five names which no one before him was named with in the past nations.”

The scholars interpreted his saying “al-Mahi (the eraser) with whom Allah erases blasphemy”, that Allah would erase blasphemy in the Arabian Peninsula by Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.

His saying “I am al-Hashir whom people will be assembled after” was interpreted by the scholars that he will be first one to be assembled and the rest of the creations will come after.

As for his saying: “I am al-Aqib”, the scholars said that it means that our Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is the last of all the prophets. 

Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is the last of all of the prophets and messengers. Neither there will be a new messenger nor a new prophet after him. This issue is unquestionable as it is mentioned in the Qur’an and in many hadiths.

Al- Bukhari related that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said:

 "لانبيبعدي" رواهالبخاري

It means: “There is no prophet after me.”

At-Tirmidhi also related that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said:

"لوكانبعدينبيلكانعمر" رواهالترمذي

Which means: “If there were to be a prophet after me, it would be Umar.”

This hadith shows clearly two things: First that there will be no prophet after Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, second it shows the high status of our Master Umar Ibnul Khattab may Allah raise his rank.

So for those who try to alter the meanings of the Qur’an and its verses, they have no foundation to their claims. Neither Ghulam Ahmad al-Qadyani nor any other person is a new prophet.

After Prophet Isa peace be upon him descends, he will rule the Earth with the rules (Shariah) of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam which Muslims are ordered to follow until the Day of Judgement.

 We ask Allah to keep us on the straight path, grant us a good ending, assemble us with the best of the prophets sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and to bestow on us the bounty of entering Paradise without torture.

The name Muhammad in Arabic means Highly Praised. It is derived from the root word ‘Hamd’ meaning praise. Prophet Muhammad Pbuh was the Chosen One who received revelations (Ayah meaning Signs) from Allah SWT. These revelations were brought to him by angle Jibrael (Gabriel) AS.  He reported receiving these revelations until the day of his death. These revelations are regarded as the Word of God which has been compiled as the Holy Quran. The entire religion is based on the Holy Quran.

Prophet Muhammad’s life and his traditions (Sunnah) are of great significance and Muslims follow his traditions all over the world.
Allah SWT has 99 names (See Art: Names of Allah). The 99 names of Allah SWT are called ‘Asma Al-Husna’ which in Arabic means ‘The Most Beautiful Names’. These names are attributes of Allah SWT by which Muslims regard God.

To your surprise an English Author David Bentley who is a Christian was so inspired by these beautiful names of God that he has written a book called “The Beautiful Names of God” which is a very inspiring book for Muslims, Christians and Jews as they all call upon the same GOD (Allah in Arabic, Elohim in Hebrew and Theós in Greek).

The list of all the beautiful names of Allah SWT mentioned in the Holy Quran have been enumerated and one who recites these names with faith and applies the attributes each name suggests to Allah SWT will enter paradise.  Some of the names of Allah have been concealed from mankind; hence there are more than just 99 Names of Allah SWT. Muslims can use the names of Allah for themselves prefixing them with the word ‘Abd’ which means ‘Servant of’. Here is a list of all the 99 names of God.

THE LIST OF 99 NAMES OF MUHAMMAD (Pbuh)

#	Arabic	Transliteration	Translation
1	عادل	Aadil	The Justice
2	عالم	Aalim	The Scholar
3	عبدالله	Abdullah	Slave of Allah
4	ابوالقاسم	Abu al Qaasim	The father of Qasim.
5	ابو الطاھر	Abu at Tahir	The father of Tahir.
6	ابوالطیب	Abu at Tayyib	The father of Tayyib.
7	ابو ابراھیم	Abu Ibrahim	The father of Ibrahim.
8	عفو	Afoow	Forgiver.
9	احید	Aheed	He who takes to one side.
10	احمد	Ahmad	Much praised
11	اجیر	Ajeer	He who is rewarded.
12	علم الایمان	Alam ul Eeman	The banner of faith.
13	علم الیقین	Alam ul Yaqeen	The banner of belief.
14	علم الھدیٰ	Alamul Hudaa	Banner of guidance.
15	علیم	Aleem	The Knowledgeable
16	امین	Ameen	The Honest One
17	النجم الثاقب	An Najm-us-Saqib	Shining star.
18	عاقب	Aqib	The Latest
19	عربی	Arabi	The Arabi
20	اول	Awwal	The First
21	عین الغر	Ayn ul Ghurr	The chief of the chosen one.
22	عین النعیم	Ayn un Naeem	The spring of blessing.
23	عزیز	Aziz	The Honoured One
24	بالغ	Baaligh	He who attains the elevated station.
25	بار	Bar	Pious
26	بشیر	Basheer	The Messenger of Good News
27	بیان	Bayan	Obvious words
28	برھان	Burhan	The Evidence
29	بشریٰ	Bushraa	Giver of good tidings.
30	داع	Daa	The Invitor
31	دلیل الخیرات	Daleel ul Khyayraat	To guide to virtue.
32	فاتح	Faateh	The Victor
33	فاضل	Faazil	Virtuous.
34	فصیح اللسان	Faseehul Lisaan	The eloquent of speech.
35	فتاح	Fatah	The Successor, The Opener
36	غنی	Ghani	The Rich
37	غریب	Gharib	The Poor
38	غوث	Ghaus	Succour, listener to complaints.
39	غیث	Ghays	Shower of mercy.
40	غیاث	Ghiyaas	Full of succour.
41	ھاد	Haad	The Leader
42	حبیب الله	Habeebullah	Beloved of Allah.
43	حبیب	Habieb	The Beloved
44	حفی	Hafeey	Very merciful.
45	حافظ	Hafiz	The Guardian
46	حکیم	Hakeem	The Wise
47	حامد	Hamid	The Praiser
48	حمید	Hamied	The Thankful
49	حق	Haq	The True, The Truth
50	حریص علیکم	Harees-un-Alaikum	The Covetous for the Believers
51	ھاشم	Hashim	The Destroyer, The Crusher of Evil
52	حاشر	Hashir	The Awakener, The Gatherer
53	ھاشمے	Hashmi	The Hashmi
54	ھدیه الله	Hidayatullah	Gift of Allah.
55	حجازی	Hijazi	The Hijazi
56	حزب الله	Hizbullah	Army of Allah.
57	ھدی	Hudaa	Guide.
58	حجه	Hujjat	The Right Argument
59	اکلیل	Ikleel	Chief (of Prophets)
60	امام	Imam	The Guide
61	امام المتقین	Imamul Muttaqeen	Leader of the pious.
62	عزالعرب	Izzul Arab	The honour of Arabs.
63	جامع	Jaami	Perfect.
64	جبار	Jabbar	Dominant.
65	جواد	Jawwad	The Generous
66	کاف	Kaaf	Sufficient, enough.
67	کامل	Kaamil	Perfect.
68	کاشف الکرب	Kaashiful Kurab	He who solves difficulties.
69	کفیل	Kafeel	Surety.
70	کلیم الله	Kaleemullah	Who converses with Allah.
71	کریم	Kareem	The Noble
72	خلیل الرحمٰن	Khaleel ur Rahman	The freind of Compassionate.
73	خلیل	Khalil	The True Friend
74	خاتم الانبیآء	Khatamul anbiya	Seal of the Prophets.
75	خاتم الرسل	Khatamur Rusul	Seal of Messengers.
76	خطیب الامم	Khateebul Umam	Sermoniser for the people.
77	خطیب	Khatieb	The Sermoniser
78	خاتم	Khatim	The Finalizer
79	ماح	Maah	The obliterator of Infidelity
80	مدنی	Madani	The Resident of Madina
81	مدعو	Madoow	Who is called.
82	مھد	Mahd	The Guided One
83	مھدی	Mahdee	Who is guided.
84	مھدی	Mahdiy	He Who is Well Guided
85	محمود	Mahmood	The Commendable
86	مکین	Makeen	Who is given Rank
87	مکین	Makeen	Who is given rank.
88	مخصوص بالعز	Makhsoos bil Izz	Chosen to be honoured.
89	مخصوص بالمجد	Makhsoos bil Majd	Chosen to be on the right path.
90	مخصوص بالشرف	Makhsoos bil Sharaf	Picked up as a noble.
91	معلوم	Maloom	Known.
92	مامون	Mamoon	Secure.
93	منصور	Mansoor	Who is helped
94	معراج	Maraj	The Place of Ascent, The Above
95	مشھود	Mashhood	He who is witnessed.
96	مشکور	Mashkoor	The Thankful
97	متین	Mateen	The Strong
98	موصول	Mawsool	Having link with Allah.
99	مفتاح	Miftaah	Key to the secrets.