Al-Aḥad: meaning
Name of Allah no. 67 of 99 · The Unique
ٱلْأَحَدُ
Al-Aḥad is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Unique". He is unique in His essence and attributes. Surah al-Ikhlas begins with this name.
- Arabic
- ٱلْأَحَدُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Aḥad
- Meaning
- The Unique
- Number
- 67
Explanation in Arabic: الفرد الذي لا شريك له
Al-Aḥad in the Quran
قُلۡ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ﴿١﴾
Qul huwa Allahu ahadun
Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Aḥad.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Aḥad mean?
Al-Aḥad (ٱلْأَحَدُ) means "The Unique". He is unique in His essence and attributes. Surah al-Ikhlas begins with this name.
Where is Al-Aḥad in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Aḥad among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Aḥad is number 67.