Al-Adl
Al-Adl (الْعَدْل) is name number 29 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Utterly Just". Al-Adl is absolute justice itself; He never wrongs anyone in the least. Every decree of His is perfectly fair.
Key takeaways
- Al-Adl (الْعَدْل) means "The Utterly Just".
- It is name number 29 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 Al-Adl mean?
Al-Adl (الْعَدْل) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Utterly Just. Al-Adl is absolute justice itself; He never wrongs anyone in the least. Every decree of His is perfectly fair.
Reflecting on Al-Adl
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 Al-Adl - the utterly just - 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 Al-Adl mean?
Al-Adl (الْعَدْل) means "The Utterly Just". Al-Adl is absolute justice itself; He never wrongs anyone in the least. Every decree of His is perfectly fair.
Is Al-Adl one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Al-Adl is name number 29 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 الْعَدْل?
الْعَدْل is read as Al-Adl and means "The Utterly Just" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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