91 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الضَّارُّ
Ad-Darr
"The Distresser" — the 91st of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
Sometimes hardship is the exact medicine we need.
About the 99 Names of Allah
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Allah is described in the Quran and authentic hadith. Each name reveals an attribute of Allah: His mercy, might, wisdom, forgiveness, sustenance, and countless others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever memorises them will enter Paradise" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736). Ad-Darr is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Ad-Darr
What does Ad-Darr mean?
Ad-Darr (الضَّارُّ) means "The Distresser" in English. It is the 91st of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. Sometimes hardship is the exact medicine we need.
How is Ad-Darr written in Arabic?
Ad-Darr is written in Arabic as الضَّارُّ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Ad-Darr literally means "The Distresser".
Is Ad-Darr mentioned in the Quran?
Ad-Darr appears in the wider Islamic tradition of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), which are compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith. Not every name has a single Quranic verse citation, but they collectively describe Allah's attributes as revealed in Islamic scripture.
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Muslims describe and remember Allah. Compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith, each name reveals an attribute of Allah's essence, actions, or mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said whoever memorises them will enter Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736).