As-Sabur
| Name | As-Sabur |
| Arabic | الصبور |
| English meaning | The Most Patient |
| Urdu meaning (اردو) | بہت صبر کرنے والا |
| Number | 99 of 99 |
| Invocation | Ya As-Sabur — “O The Most Patient” |
The meaning of As-Sabur
As-Sabur (الصبور) is the 99th of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma-ul-Husna (“most beautiful names”). It carries the meaning “The Most Patient” — rendered in Urdu as بہت صبر کرنے 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 As-Sabur, they turn to Him precisely as “The Most Patient” — 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 As-Sabur 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 As-Sabur” (یا الصبور) — “O The Most Patient” — 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 As-Sabur mean?
As-Sabur (الصبور) means “. In Urdu it is “. It is name number 99 of the ninety-nine names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna).
What is As-Sabur in Urdu?
In Urdu, As-Sabur (الصبور) means “. The English meaning is “.
Which number is As-Sabur among the 99 names?
As-Sabur is the 99th of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), in the well-known at-Tirmidhi enumeration.
How do you recite As-Sabur?
It is often recited as “Ya (يا الصبور) — “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.