Know Your Lord: Allah's Names and His Attributes

by Hisham Abu Yusuf

Overview

"I am Allah." This profound declaration from God to Prophet Moses marks the beginning of a journey of deep discovery. 

When looking at the Abrahamic faiths, the greatest topics and subjects that a person can study are the names of Allah.

In the Qur'an it is written "And to Allah belongs the most beautiful names, and call Him using those names". 

Explore the vast and beautiful tapestry of the multitudes of Allah's names as revealed in the Qur’an. Learn their significance, the wisdom behind each name, their power, and how to incorporate them into your daily life on a transformative journey to deepen your understanding and connection with the Divine.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847742728
Publisher:	Kube Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	10/14/2025
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 93.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. He has studied traditionally with scholars for a number of years, with a specific interest in the Qur'anic sciences and Shafii'i law. He has served as a Muslim Chaplain in higher education, an Imam, Khatib, and a teacher to young adults for a decade. In addition to this, he also holds a BEng in Electrical Engineering and an MSc in Senior Leadership. He has had a successful career holding leadership roles in startups and large corporations. 

Table of Contents

Introduction

Learning Allah’s Names is greatest topic of study

The story of Musa  and Allah’s introduction to him.

The reason for our existence in this world is to know Allah

Teaching the importance of knowing Allah

Ayat al-Kursi - the greatest verse of the Quran because it describes Allah  in the most complete way

The Prophet’s  method in teaching the companions about Allah 

The 99 Names of Allah – an explanation of the Hadith

Does Allah have 99 names only?

The meaning of the wording مَنْ أَحْصَاهَا دَخَلَ الْجَنَّةَ (whoever memorises them [the 99 names of Allah] enters jannah)

How to interact with the Names of Allah

An example of application of Allah’s Name Ar-Razzaaq (The Provider)

Learning from Allah’s Names how to behave with others and how to live in this world 7

Calling upon Allah using His Names 

The example of the prophets addressing Allah 

The difference between a name of Allah, a description of Allah and an action of Allah

The Names of Allah  are descriptions that are Permanent.

The Name Allah

Root letters

Allah is a Proper Name

The majority of scholars of the opinion that the Name of Allah is derived from the words Al-Ilah

What does Al-Ilah mean?

Who do we run to in times of turmoil? We

Al-Walah – Intense Love

The words for love in Arabic are many

A summary of the three meanings of Al-Ilah

The Greatest Name of Allah 

The Day of Judgement will not come until a day when people stop calling upon Allah 

Living with the Name of Allah, Al-Ilah

Conclusion

Index