Arabic is a language so imagine reciting a dua you don't know the meaning to ask Allah for something but it turn out that the dua you are reciting when translated it turn out to be about different thing you are asking Allah for so brothers and sisters this is something we all need to look into so we can get our prayers answered there is a saying that when you want to make dua or ask Allah for something glorify his name that relate to what you are asking him as we all know Allah has ninety nine name so use any of his name to glorify him when making duas e.g asking God for forgiveness glorify him with Ar rahim the most merciful or Al ghaffar the continually forgiving. And also there is an haddit narrated by Abu hurairah radiyallahu ' anhu narrates that Rasululahi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said : verily there are ninety nine names of Allah; one hundred less one. he who memorizes them enters paradise, he is Allah besides whom there is none worthy of worship. The 99 Names of Allah, also known as the "Asma'ul Husna" (الأسماء الحسنى), are considered sacred and revered. Here are the 99 Names of Allah, divided into categories for easier reference: Category 1: Names of Majesty and Power 1. Allah (الله) - The Greatest Name 2. Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) - The Most Gracious 3. Ar-Rahim (الرحيم) - The Most Merciful 4. Al-Malik (الملك) - The King 5. Al-Quddus (القدوس) - The Holy 6. As-Salam (السلام) - The Peace 7. Al-Muhaymin (المهيمن) - The Guardian 8. Al-Aziz (العزيز) - The Mighty 9. Al-Jabbar (الجبار) - The Compeller 10. Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر) - The Supreme Category 2: Names of Mercy and Forgiveness 11. Ar-Rauf (الرؤوف) - The Most Kind 12. Al-Barr (البر) - The Beneficent 13. At-Tawwab (التوب) - The Forgiver 14. Al-Afuw (العفو) - The Pardoner 15. Al-Ghaffar (الغفار) - The Forgiving 16. Al-Qahhar (القهار) - The Dominant 17. Al-Wahhab (الوهاب) - The Bestower 18. Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق) - The Provider 19. Al-Fattah (الفتاح) - The Opener 20. Al-Alim (العليم) - The Knower Category 3: Names of Wisdom and Knowledge 21. Al-Khabir (الخبير) - The Aware 22. Al-Halim (الحليم) - The Forbearing 23. Al-Azim (العظيم) - The Great 24. Al-Ghalib (الغالب) - The Victorious 25. Al-Mujib (المجيب) - The Responder 26. Al-Wasi (الواسع) - The Vast 27. Al-Hakim (الحكيم) - The Wise 28. Al-Wadud (الودود) - The Loving 29. Al-Majid (الماجد) - The Glorious 30. Al-Ba'ith (الباعث) - The Resurrector Category 4: Names of Creation and Providence 31. Al-Khaliq (الخالق) - The Creator 32. Al-Bari (البارئ) - The Evolver 33. Al-Musawwir (المصور) - The Fashioner 34. Al-Ghaffar (الغفار) - The Forgiving 35. Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق) - The Provider 36. Al-Fattah (الفتاح) - The Opener 37. Al-Alim (العليم) - The Knower 38. Al-Qabid (القابض) - The Withholder 39. Al-Basit (الباسط) - The Expander 40. Al-Khafid (الخافض) - The Abaser Category 5: Names of Guidance and Protection 41. Al-Rashid (الرشيد) - The Guide 42. Al-Sabur (الصبور) - The Patient 43. Al-Muhaimin (المهيمن) - The Protector 44. Al-Mu'ti (المعطي) - The Giver 45. Al-Mani (المانع) - The Preventer 46. Al-Dhar (الضار) - The Harmer 47. Al-Nafi (النافع) - The Benefiter 48. Al-Nur (النور) - The Light 49. Al-Hadi (الهادي) - The Guide 50. Al-Badi (البديع) - The Originator Category 6: Names of Majesty and Glory 51. Al-Baqi (الباقي) - The Everlasting 52. Al-Warith (الوارث) - The Inheritor 53. Al-Rashid (الرشيد) - The Guide 54. Al-Sabur (الصبور) - The Patient 55. Al-Majid (الماجد) - The Glorious 56. Al-Mu'izz (المعز) - The Honorer 57. Al-Mudhill (المذل) - The Humiliator 58. Al-Sami (السامي) Category 6: Names of Majesty and Glory (continued) 59. Al-Basir (البصير) - The All-Seeing 60. Al-Hakam (الحكم) - The Judge 61. Al-Adl (العدل) - The Just 62. Al-Latif (اللطيف) - The Gentle 63. Al-Khabir (الخبير) - The Aware 64. Al-Halim (الحليم) - The Forbearing 65. Al-Azim (العظيم) - The Great 66. Al-Ghafur (الغفور) - The Forgiving 67. Al-Shakur (الشكور) - The Thankful 68. Al-Ali (العلي) - The High 69. Al-Kabir (الكبير) - The Great 70. Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ) - The Protector Category 7: Names of Allah's Sovereignty 71. Al-Muqtadir (المقتدر) - The Powerful 72. Al-Muqaddim (المقدم) - The Expediter 73. Al-Mu'akhkhir (المؤخر) - The Delayer 74. Al-Awwal (الأول) - The First 75. Al-Akhir (الأخر) - The Last 76. Al-Zahir (الظاهر) - The Manifest 77. Al-Batin (الباطن) - The Hidden 78. Al-Wali (الوالي) - The Guardian 79. Al-Muta'ali (المتعالي) - The Exalted 80. Al-Barr (البر) - The Beneficent Category 8: Names of Allah's Mercy and Forgiveness 81. Al-Tawwab (التواب) - The Forgiver 82. Al-Muntaqim (المنتقم) - The Avenger 83. Al-Afuw (العفو) - The Pardoner 84. Al-Ra'uf (الرؤوف) - The Compassionate 85. Al-Malik-ul-Mulk (مالك الملك) - The Owner of Sovereignty 86. Al-Zul-Jalali-wal-Ikram (ذو الجلال والإكرام) - The Lord of Majesty and Generosity 87. Al-Muqsit (المقسط) - The Equitable 88. Al-Jami (الجامع) - The Gatherer 89. Al-Ghani (الغني) - The Rich 90. Al-Mughni (المغني) - The Enricher Category 9: Names of Allah's Power and Strength 91. Al-Mani (المانع) - The Preventer 92. Al-Dhar (الضار) - The Harmer 93. Al-Nafi (النافع) - The Benefiter 94. Al-Nur (النور) - The Light 95. Al-Hadi (الهادي) - The Guide 96. Al-Badi (البديع) - The Originator 97. Al-Baqi (الباقي) - The Everlasting 98. Al-Warith (الوارث) - The Inheritor 99. Al-Fard (الفرض) - The Unique These names are considered sacred and are often recited in prayer, supplication, and remembrance of Allah.