Hello,
I'm not a muslim. I like to recite the 99 names of Allah. It makes me very happy and close to God by reciting those names.
Is that okay for me to do that along with my prayers like Jaap Sahib, which is also a prayer about God's names?
What are the 99 names of God? I am very curious, please share.
There are infinite names for God, really. And they don't even need the stamp of a faith, either! "My Love!" can be a name of God when spoken with the light of our Essence in minds, hearts and souls!
But...do share the 99 names you know of! It'd make for beautiful poetry.
EDIT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NamesofGodinthe_Qur%27an
These might be it :)
hahahaahaahah 99 names....akalpurakh has no name.....ਤੇਰਾ ਏਕੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਾਰੇ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥ Thaeraa Eaek Naam Thaarae Sansaar || तेरा एकु नामु तारे संसारु ॥ Your Name alone, Lord, saves the world.
ਮੈ ਏਹਾ ਆਸ ਏਹੋ ਆਧਾਰੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ Mai Eaehaa Aas Eaeho Aadhhaar ||1|| Rehaao || मै एहा आस एहो आधारु ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥ This is my hope; this is my support. ||1||Pause||......
happy does not mean that you close to God.....i think you should go ahead...even i read quran and it looks father guru gobind singh ji written...i just started so will see what it goes at the end....the gursikhs just grab good things from the whole thing...leaves the bad part...akalllllll
It is perfectly fine to recite any name and all names of the one. However when doing simran I believe you focus on reciting one name only. It could be Vaheguru, could be ram, raheem, hari whatever you want. Changing names during simran might affect your concentration.
Earlier I personally felt more when I used to recite Brahm or Allah. However I have practiced to recite Vaheguru now. It took me a while to get my concentration on Vaheguru for some reason but now it really helps. I dont know the science behind the name Vaheguru. But it is the rhythm of this word and the way it takes the sound to different levels that it helps me more to focus during naam simran. Va He Gu Ru. These four alphabets make your tongue touch different parts of your mouth to generate different sounds which for some reason really help focussing during naam abhiaas.
Hope this was of some help.
If anyone is curious what are the 99 names of Allah; here I have compiled a list for anyone who is curious. 1 الله The Greatest Name Allah
2 الرحمن The All-Compassionate Ar-Rahman
3 الرحيم The All-Merciful Ar-Rahim
4 الملك The Absolute Ruler Al-Malik
5 القدوس The Pure One Al-Quddus
6 السلام The Source of Peace As-Salam
7 المؤمن The Inspirer of Faith Al-Mu'min
8 المهيمن The Guardian Al-Muhaymin
9 العزيز The Victorious Al-Aziz
10 الجبار The Compeller Al-Jabbar
11 المتكبر The Greatest Al-Mutakabbir
12 الخالق The Creator Al-Khaliq
13 البارئ The Maker of Order Al-Bari'
14 المصور The Shaper of Beauty Al-Musawwir
15 الغفار The Forgiving Al-Ghaffar
16 القهار The Subduer Al-Qahhar
17 الوهاب The Giver of All Al-Wahhab
18 الرزاق The Sustainer Ar-Razzaq
19 الفتاح The Opener Al-Fattah
20 العليم The Knower of All Al-Alim
21 القابض The Constrictor Al-Qabid
22 الباسط The Reliever Al-Basit
23 الخافض The Abaser Al-Khafid
24 الرافع The Exalter Ar-Rafi
25 المعز The Bestower of Honors Al-Mu'izz
26 المذل The Humiliator Al-Mudhill
27 السميع The Hearer of All As-Sami
28 البصير The Seer of All Al-Basir
29 الحكم The Judge Al-Hakam
30 العدل The Just Al-Adl
31 اللطيف The Subtle One Al-Latif
32 الخبير The All-Aware Al-Khabir
33 الحليم The Forbearing Al-Halim
34 العظيم The Magnificent Al-Azim
35 الغفور The Forgiver and Hider of Faults Al-Ghafur
36 الشكور The Rewarder of Thankfulness Ash-Shakur
37 العلي The Highest Al-Ali
38 الكبير The Greatest Al-Kabir
39 الحفيظ The Preserver Al-Hafiz
40 المقيت The Nourisher Al-Muqit
41 الحسيب The Accounter Al-Hasib
42 الجليل The Mighty Al-Jalil
43 الكريم The Generous Al-Karim
44 الرقيب The Watchful One Ar-Raqib
45 المجيب The Responder to Prayer Al-Mujib
46 الواسع The All-Comprehending Al-Wasi
47 الحكيم The Perfectly Wise Al-Hakim
48 الودود The Loving One Al-Wadud
49 المجيد The Majestic One Al-Majid
50 الباعث The Resurrector Al-Ba'ith
51 الشهيد The Witness Ash-Shahid
52 الحق The Truth Al-Haqq
53 الوكيل The Trustee Al-Wakil
54 القوى The Possessor of All Strength Al-Qawiyy
55 المتين The Forceful One Al-Matin
56 الولي The Governor Al-Waliyy
57 الحميد The Praised One Al-Hamid
58 المحصى The Appraiser Al-Muhsi
59 المبدئ The Originator Al-Mubdi'
60 المعيد The Restorer Al-Mu'id
61 المحيي The Giver of Life Al-Muhyi
62 المميت The Taker of Life Al-Mumit
63 الحي The Ever Living One Al-Hayy
64 القيوم The Self-Existing One Al-Qayyum
65 الواجد The Finder Al-Wajid
66 الماجد The Glorious Al-Majid
67 الواحد The One, the All Inclusive, The Indivisible Al-Wahid
68 الصمد The Satisfier of All Needs As-Samad
69 القادر The All Powerful Al-Qadir
70 المقتدر The Creator of All Power Al-Muqtadir
71 المقدم The Expediter Al-Muqaddim
72 المؤخر The Delayer Al-Mu'akhkhir
73 الأول The First Al-Awwal
74 الآخر The Last Al-Akhir
75 الظاهر The Manifest One Az-Zahir
76 الباطن The Hidden One Al-Batin
77 الوالي The Protecting Friend Al-Wali
78 المتعال The Supreme One Al-Muta'ali
79 البر The Doer of Good Al-Barr
80 التواب The Guide to Repentance At-Tawwab
81 المنتقم The Avenger ...
hmm... look god exists everywhere ..
u can recite nay name ..not an issue.. but recite it from ur inner heart...
Japji sahib..yes u can read whatever u like too.. u can read any other spiritual books... it all increases ur love to GOd.
God bless u
Asked: 2012-12-12 23:45:08 -0500
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Last updated: Jun 27 '13
Jeeo jee Will give u a hint. The first para (pada) of jaap saheb itself has the answer to your question. (Tav sarab naam kathe kavan karam naam barnat sumatt). Dig deep and u'll know.... a..haaa...once u know it, do share it here for us to benefit.
stick to one naam(waheguru) when doing continuers jaap. to remember does not matter so much. to continuesly reciting/SIMRAN go for ek naam WAHEGURU