Name 75 of 99
الظَّاهِرُ
Az-Zahir – The Manifest, the Evident
- Transliteration
- Az-Zahir
- Meaning
- The Manifest, the Evident
- Arabic root
- ظ ه ر
- Theme
- Oneness and eternity
Meaning of Az-Zahir
Az-Zahir is the One whose existence is evident through the signs in creation, and who is exalted above all things. The order, beauty and design of the universe point clearly to Him.
Az-Zahir in the Quran
Az-Zahir appears in the Quran as a name or description of Allah. A verse where it occurs:
هُوَ ٱلْأَوَّلُ وَٱلْءَاخِرُ وَٱلظَّٰهِرُ وَٱلْبَاطِنُ ۖ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
He is the First and the Last, and the Outward and the Inward; and He is Knower of all things.
Reflection
Looking at creation with reflection makes Allah's signs visible everywhere.
Related names: oneness and eternity
Frequently asked questions
What does Az-Zahir mean?
Az-Zahir (الظَّاهِرُ) means "The Manifest, the Evident". Az-Zahir is the One whose existence is evident through the signs in creation, and who is exalted above all things. The order, beauty and design of the universe point clearly to Him.
Is Az-Zahir mentioned in the Quran?
Yes. Az-Zahir is mentioned as a name or description of Allah in Surah Al-Hadid 57:3.
The list of 99 names follows the order of the narration in Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3507, without the name “Allah”, and adds Al-Ahad from Sunan Ibn Majah 3861. The hadith that Allah has ninety-nine names is in Sahih al-Bukhari 2736 and Sahih Muslim 2677. Quran text: Tanzil (Uthmani); translation: Marmaduke Pickthall (1930, public domain).