Al-Latif
| Name | Al-Latif |
| Arabic | اللطيف |
| English meaning | The Subtle, The Gentle |
| Urdu meaning (اردو) | باریک بین، مہربان |
| Number | 30 of 99 |
| Invocation | Ya Al-Latif — “O The Subtle, The Gentle” |
The meaning of Al-Latif
Al-Latif (اللطيف) is the 30th of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma-ul-Husna (“most beautiful names”). It carries the meaning “The Subtle, The Gentle” — rendered in Urdu as باریک بین، مہربان. To affirm this name is to believe that this quality belongs to Allah completely and perfectly, in a way beyond any limit found in creation.
Reflecting on this name
Each of Allah's names invites reflection, not just memorisation. When a believer calls upon Allah as Al-Latif, they turn to Him precisely as “The Subtle, The Gentle” — seeking from Him what this attribute promises, and shaping their own character in humility before it. The scholars taught that truly enumerating the names (as in the hadith below) means learning them, believing in them and living by their meanings, not merely counting them.
How Al-Latif is recited
This name is remembered as part of the Asma-ul-Husna in dhikr (remembrance) and du'a. It is commonly invoked in the form “Ya Al-Latif” (یا اللطيف) — “O The Subtle, The Gentle” — while reflecting on its meaning. Muslims may recite the full set of ninety-nine names, or focus on individual names in personal supplication. There is no fixed count required for reward; the value lies in sincerity and understanding.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Latif mean?
Al-Latif (اللطيف) means “. In Urdu it is “. It is name number 30 of the ninety-nine names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna).
What is Al-Latif in Urdu?
In Urdu, Al-Latif (اللطيف) means “. The English meaning is “.
Which number is Al-Latif among the 99 names?
Al-Latif is the 30th of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), in the well-known at-Tirmidhi enumeration.
How do you recite Al-Latif?
It is often recited as “Ya (يا اللطيف) — “O — within dhikr and du'a, along with the other names of Asma-ul-Husna, reflecting on its meaning.
How many names of Allah are there?
There are ninety-nine names of Allah, known as Asma-ul-Husna (the most beautiful names), taught in the Quran and the Sunnah.