Ad-Darr
Ad-Darr (الضَّار) is name number 91 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Distresser (One who decrees harm)". Ad-Darr is the One by whose decree hardship may come, always paired with the name An-Nafi'. Both benefit and difficulty occur only by His will and wisdom.
Key takeaways
- Ad-Darr (الضَّار) means "The Distresser (One who decrees harm)".
- It is name number 91 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).
- The name is one of Allah's beautiful attributes, used in remembrance (dhikr) and supplication.
What does Ad-Darr mean?
Ad-Darr (الضَّار) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Distresser (One who decrees harm). Ad-Darr is the One by whose decree hardship may come, always paired with the name An-Nafi'. Both benefit and difficulty occur only by His will and wisdom.
Reflecting on Ad-Darr
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah by His beautiful names and to reflect on what each one means for their own lives. Knowing that Allah is Ad-Darr - the distresser (one who decrees harm) - shapes how a believer trusts, hopes and turns to Him. The names are often repeated in remembrance (dhikr) and woven into supplication (du'a), ideally with the heart present and aware of the meaning rather than the tongue alone.
Common questions
What does Ad-Darr mean?
Ad-Darr (الضَّار) means "The Distresser (One who decrees harm)". Ad-Darr is the One by whose decree hardship may come, always paired with the name An-Nafi'. Both benefit and difficulty occur only by His will and wisdom.
Is Ad-Darr one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Ad-Darr is name number 91 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), the beautiful names and attributes of Allah established in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is the meaning of الضَّار?
الضَّار is read as Ad-Darr and means "The Distresser (One who decrees harm)" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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