Umrah Packages UK 2026 — The 99 Names of Allah and How to Use Them When Making Dua at the Kaaba

Allah says in the Quran:

"And to Allah belong the best names, so call upon Him by them."

(Surah Al-A'raf 7:180)

The 99 names of Allah — Al-Asma Al-Husna — are not just names to memorise. They are the most direct way to call upon Allah in dua.

When you stand at the Kaaba, at the Multazam, drinking Zamzam, in sajdah in the Haram — you are not calling into the void. You are calling a Being who is Al-Rahman (the Most Merciful), Al-Wadud (the Most Loving), Al-Razzaq (the All-Provider), Al-Shafi (the Healer).

Knowing which name to call for which need — and calling upon Him by it — is how dua in Makkah reaches its full depth.

This guide covers the most significant names for the duas that UK pilgrims most commonly bring to the Haram.

How to Call Upon Allah by His Names in Dua

The method is simple:

Begin your dua by calling Allah by the name most relevant to what you are asking.

Ya Rahman — O Most Merciful — before asking for forgiveness or mercy.

Ya Razzaq — O Provider — before asking for rizq or financial relief.

Ya Shafi — O Healer — before asking for health.

Ya Wadud — O Most Loving — before asking for a spouse or for family harmony.

This is not a formula — it is a recognition of who you are speaking to. You are not asking a generic being. You are asking the specific One whose attribute is exactly what you need.

Names of Allah for Forgiveness — At the Multazam and in Sajdah

Ya Ghaffar — The Repeatedly Forgiving

Arabic: يَا غَفَّارُ اغْفِرْ لِي

Ya Ghaffar-ighfir li.

"O Repeatedly Forgiving — forgive me."

Al-Ghaffar — not just forgiving once, but repeatedly. Again and again. The One who forgives the same sin asked for with the same sincerity each time.

Ya Afuww — The Pardoner

Arabic: يَا عَفُوُّ عَفُ عَنِّي

Ya 'Afuww u'fu 'anni.

"O Pardoner — pardon me."

Al-Afuww is not just forgiveness — it is the wiping away of the record. As if it never happened. This is the name in the dua of Laylatul Qadr that Aisha (رضي الله عنها) was taught by the Prophet ﷺ.

Ya Tawwab — The Ever-Accepting of Repentance

Arabic: يَا تَوَّابُ تُبْ عَلَيَّ

Ya Tawwab tub 'alayy.

"O Ever-Accepting of Repentance — accept my repentance."

Al-Tawwab — the One who turns to the servant with acceptance every time the servant turns to Him. No matter how many times. Call Him by this name at the Haram.

Names of Allah for Rizq and Provision — At Zamzam and the Multazam

Ya Razzaq — The All-Provider

Arabic: يَا رَزَّاقُ ارْزُقْنِي رِزْقًا حَلَالًا طَيِّبًا وَاسِعًا

Ya Razzaqu-rzuqni rizqan halalan tayyiban wasi'a.

"O All-Provider — provide me with halal, good and abundant provision."

Al-Razzaq — provision is His attribute, not a favour He grants sometimes. He provides. It is what He does. Call Him by this name when drinking Zamzam for rizq.

Ya Mughni — The Enricher

Arabic: يَا مُغْنِي أَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ

Ya Mughni aghnini bifadlik.

"O Enricher — enrich me through Your favour."

Al-Mughni — the One who makes His servant rich with genuine sufficiency. Not just money, but freedom from need of anyone but Him.

Ya Fattah — The Opener of Doors

Arabic: يَا فَتَّاحُ افْتَحْ لِي

Ya Fattah-iftah li.

"O Opener — open (the door of provision/ success/ease) for me."

Al-Fattah — the One who opens closed doors, removes obstacles, makes a way where there seemed to be no way. Read this for anything that feels stuck or blocked.

Names of Allah for Health and Healing — When Drinking Zamzam for the Sick

Ya Shafi — The Healer

Arabic: يَا شَافِي اشْفِنِي / اشْفِهِ / اشْفِهَا

Ya Shafi-shfini (for yourself) / ishfihi (male) / ishfiha (female).

"O Healer — heal me / heal him / heal her."

The Prophet ﷺ said in the healing dua: "Cure — for You are the Healer. There is no cure except Your cure."

Al-Shafi is not one of the 99 names listed in all traditions, but the attribute of healing belongs to Allah and calling upon Him as Al-Shafi is established from the Sunnah.

Ya Latif — The Subtle and Kind

Arabic: يَا لَطِيفُ الطُفْ بِي

Ya Latif-ultuf bi.

"O Subtle and Kind — be gentle with me."

Al-Latif — the One who is infinitely subtle, who works through means we cannot see, whose kindness operates in ways beyond our perception. When illness is ongoing and the path forward is unclear — Ya Latif.

Names of Allah for Marriage — For Those Seeking a Spouse

Ya Wadud — The Most Loving

Arabic: يَا وَدُودُ هَبْ لِي زَوْجًا صَالِحًا

Ya Wadudu hab li zawjan salihan (male seeking wife) / zawjatan salihatan (female seeking husband).

"O Most Loving — grant me a righteous spouse."

Al-Wadud — love is His attribute. When asking for the love between spouses, call upon the One who is Al-Wadud.

Ya Karim — The Most Generous

Arabic: يَا كَرِيمُ أَكْرِمْنِي بِزَوْجٍ صَالِحٍ

Ya Karimu akrimni bi zawjin salihin.

"O Most Generous — honour me with a righteous spouse."

Marriage is a gift — and gifts come from Al-Karim. Ask the Most Generous for this gift.

Names of Allah for Children

Ya Wahab — The Bestower

Arabic: يَا وَهَّابُ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ

Ya Wahhabu hab li minas-salihin.

"O Bestower — grant me from the righteous."

Ibrahim (عليه السلام) used this when asking for a righteous child in the same verse as the dua: "Rabbi hab li minas-salihin." Al-Wahab — the One who bestows gifts without any expectation of return. Children are His gift to bestow.

Names of Allah for Protection

Ya Hafiz — The Protector

Arabic: يَا حَافِظُ احْفَظْنِي وَأَهْلِي

Ya Hafidhu-hfadhni wa ahli.

"O Protector — protect me and my family."

Ya Mani' — The Withholder of Harm

Arabic: يَا مَانِعُ امْنَعْ عَنِّي الشَّرَّ

Ya Mani'u-mna' 'anniash-sharr.

"O Withholder of Harm — withhold evil from me."

When to Call These Names in Makkah

Need Name to Call When to Call Forgiveness Ya Ghaffar, Ya Afuww Multazam, sajdah RizqYa Razzaq, Ya Mughni Zamzam, Multazam Doors opening Ya Fattah First sight Kaaba HealthYa Shafi, Ya Latif Zamzam for sick Marriage Ya Wadud, Ya Karim Safa, Multazam Children Ya Wahab Zamzam, sajdah Protection Ya Hafiz Everywhere

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May Allah respond to every UK Muslim who calls upon Him by His beautiful names at the Kaaba in 2026. Ameen.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use the 99 names of Allah in dua?

Allah says in the Quran: "To Allah belong the best names, so call upon Him by them." (Al-A'raf 7:180). Call upon Allah by the name most relevant to your need. Ya Razzaq before asking for rizq. Ya Shafi before asking for health. Ya Ghaffar before asking for forgiveness. You are calling the specific Being whose attribute matches your need.

What name of Allah to call for rizq?

Ya Razzaq — O All-Provider. "Ya Razzaqu-rzuqni rizqan halalan tayyiban wasi'a" — O All-Provider, provide me with halal, good and abundant provision. Drink Zamzam with this intention. Read at the Multazam. Call upon Al-Razzaq — provision is His attribute.

What name of Allah to call for forgiveness at the Kaaba?

Ya Ghaffar (O Repeatedly Forgiving) — "Ya Ghaffar- ighfir li" — forgive me. Ya Afuww (O Pardoner) — used in the dua of Laylatul Qadr. Ya Tawwab (O Acceptor of Repentance). Call these names at the Multazam and in sajdah at the Haram.

What name of Allah to call for a spouse?

Ya Wadud (O Most Loving) — "Ya Wadudu hab li zawjan salihan" — O Most Loving, grant me a righteous spouse. Ya Karim (O Most Generous) — marriage is a gift, ask Al-Karim for it. Make these duas at first sight of the Kaaba and at the Multazam.

Which Umrah packages include dua guides for UK?

Every Hajj and Umrah Experts package includes a comprehensive pre-departure pack with duas for every stage. ATOL 11375 — verify at atol.org.uk. Silver, Gold and Platinum from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bradford. Call 0203 475 4003.