Al-Hadi
Al-Hadi (الْهَادِي) is name number 94 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Guide". Al-Hadi guides whom He wills to the truth and to what is good. Every rightly-guided heart was led by Him.
Key takeaways
- Al-Hadi (الْهَادِي) means "The Guide".
- It is name number 94 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-Hadi mean?
Al-Hadi (الْهَادِي) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Guide. Al-Hadi guides whom He wills to the truth and to what is good. Every rightly-guided heart was led by Him.
Reflecting on Al-Hadi
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-Hadi - the guide - 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-Hadi mean?
Al-Hadi (الْهَادِي) means "The Guide". Al-Hadi guides whom He wills to the truth and to what is good. Every rightly-guided heart was led by Him.
Is Al-Hadi one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Al-Hadi is name number 94 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 الْهَادِي?
الْهَادِي is read as Al-Hadi and means "The Guide" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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