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الحكيم

Al-Hakim

The All-Wise
حکمت والا
Meaning at a glance
NameAl-Hakim
Arabicالحكيم
English meaningThe All-Wise
Urdu meaning (اردو)حکمت والا
Number46 of 99
InvocationYa Al-Hakim — “O The All-Wise”

The meaning of Al-Hakim

Al-Hakim (الحكيم) is the 46th of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma-ul-Husna (“most beautiful names”). It carries the meaning “The All-Wise” — rendered in Urdu as حکمت والا. 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-Hakim, they turn to Him precisely as “The All-Wise” — 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.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one; whoever enumerates them will enter Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim)

How Al-Hakim 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-Hakim” (یا الحكيم) — “O The All-Wise” — 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Al-Hakim mean?

Al-Hakim (الحكيم) means “. In Urdu it is “. It is name number 46 of the ninety-nine names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna).

What is Al-Hakim in Urdu?

In Urdu, Al-Hakim (الحكيم) means “. The English meaning is “.

Which number is Al-Hakim among the 99 names?

Al-Hakim is the 46th of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), in the well-known at-Tirmidhi enumeration.

How do you recite Al-Hakim?

It is often recited as “Ya (يا الحكيم) — “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.

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