79 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الْبَرُّ
Al-Barr
"The Source of Goodness" — the 79th of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
Every good you meet flows from Him.
In the Quran: Quran 52:28
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-Barr is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Barr
What does Al-Barr mean?
Al-Barr (الْبَرُّ) means "The Source of Goodness" in English. It is the 79th of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. Every good you meet flows from Him.
How is Al-Barr written in Arabic?
Al-Barr is written in Arabic as الْبَرُّ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Barr literally means "The Source of Goodness".
Is Al-Barr mentioned in the Quran?
Yes — Al-Barr is referenced in Quran 52:28. The Quran describes Allah using His most beautiful names throughout its verses, and this particular name appears in Surah 52.
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).