or God’s character traits (merciful, just, forgiving etc.). Muslims know that the Qur’an states: “To Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them”. (Qur’an 7:180) Thus, to say that ...

so the Qur’an teaches that Allah has 99 names. Each of the 99 names relates to a particular attribute of Allah, making him easier to understand and relate to.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, who has blessed us with the gift of the Quran, a source of guidance, mercy, and light for our hearts.