Ad-Darr
| Name | Ad-Darr |
| Arabic | الضار |
| English meaning | The Distresser |
| Urdu meaning (اردو) | نقصان پہنچانے والا (اُس کے حکم سے) |
| Number | 91 of 99 |
| Invocation | Ya Ad-Darr — “O The Distresser” |
The meaning of Ad-Darr
Ad-Darr (الضار) is the 91th of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma-ul-Husna (“most beautiful names”). It carries the meaning “The Distresser” — rendered in Urdu as نقصان پہنچانے والا (اُس کے حکم سے). 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 Ad-Darr, they turn to Him precisely as “The Distresser” — 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 Ad-Darr 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 Ad-Darr” (یا الضار) — “O The Distresser” — 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 Ad-Darr mean?
Ad-Darr (الضار) means “. In Urdu it is “. It is name number 91 of the ninety-nine names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna).
What is Ad-Darr in Urdu?
In Urdu, Ad-Darr (الضار) means “. The English meaning is “.
Which number is Ad-Darr among the 99 names?
Ad-Darr is the 91th of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), in the well-known at-Tirmidhi enumeration.
How do you recite Ad-Darr?
It is often recited as “Ya (يا الضار) — “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.