92 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
النَّافِعُ
An-Nafi
"The Benefactor" — the 92nd of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
Every benefit in your life came from Him — not luck, not skill.
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). An-Nafi is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about An-Nafi
What does An-Nafi mean?
An-Nafi (النَّافِعُ) means "The Benefactor" in English. It is the 92nd of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. Every benefit in your life came from Him — not luck, not skill.
How is An-Nafi written in Arabic?
An-Nafi is written in Arabic as النَّافِعُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so An-Nafi literally means "The Benefactor".
Is An-Nafi mentioned in the Quran?
An-Nafi 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).