An-Nāfiʿ: meaning
Name of Allah no. 92 of 99 · The Benefactor
ٱلنَّافِعُ
An-Nāfiʿ is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Benefactor". All benefit comes from Him, and no one can benefit unless He wills it.
- Arabic
- ٱلنَّافِعُ
- Transliteration
- An-Nāfiʿ
- Meaning
- The Benefactor
- Number
- 92
Explanation in Arabic: الذي يوصل النفع لمن يشاء من خلقه
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. This name is said together with its counterpart: Yā Ḍārr, yā Nāfiʿ.
Frequently asked questions
What does An-Nāfiʿ mean?
An-Nāfiʿ (ٱلنَّافِعُ) means "The Benefactor". All benefit comes from Him, and no one can benefit unless He wills it.
Where is An-Nāfiʿ in the Quran?
The name does not occur word for word in the Quran. It belongs to the well-known list of the 99 names in at-Tirmidhi.
Which number is An-Nāfiʿ among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, An-Nāfiʿ is number 92.