29 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الْعَدْلُ
Al-Adl
"The Just" — the 29th of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
Perfect justice — not one grain of wrong goes unaccounted.
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). Al-Adl is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Adl
What does Al-Adl mean?
Al-Adl (الْعَدْلُ) means "The Just" in English. It is the 29th of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. Perfect justice — not one grain of wrong goes unaccounted.
How is Al-Adl written in Arabic?
Al-Adl is written in Arabic as الْعَدْلُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Adl literally means "The Just".
Is Al-Adl mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Adl 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).