Al-Ākhir: meaning
Name of Allah no. 74 of 99 · The Last
ٱلْآخِرُ
Al-Ākhir is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Last". He remains after everything, without end. There is nothing after Him.
- Arabic
- ٱلْآخِرُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Ākhir
- Meaning
- The Last
- Number
- 74
Explanation in Arabic: الذي ليس بعده شيء
Al-Ākhir in the Quran
هُوَ ٱلۡأَوَّلُ وَٱلۡأٓخِرُ وَٱلظَّـٰهِرُ وَٱلۡبَاطِنُۖ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَيۡءٍ عَلِيمٌ ﴿٣﴾
Huwa alawwalu waalakhiru waalththahiru waalbatinu wahuwa bikulli shayin ʿaleemun
He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate, and He is, of all things, Knowing
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 Ākhir.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Ākhir mean?
Al-Ākhir (ٱلْآخِرُ) means "The Last". He remains after everything, without end. There is nothing after Him.
Where is Al-Ākhir in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Hadid 57:3. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Ākhir among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Ākhir is number 74.