Ism-e-Azam (اسم اعظم) means "The Greatest Name" and refers to your personal Divine Name from Allah's 99 Beautiful Names (Asma ul Husna). It is determined through Ilm-ul-Adad (science of numbers) or Abjad numerology, where each Arabic/Urdu letter has a specific numerical value.

The importance of Ism-e-Azam:

• Spiritual Connection: It creates a unique spiritual bond between you and Allah
• Answered Prayers: Regular recitation increases the likelihood of Dua acceptance
• Personal Growth: Helps develop qualities associated with that Divine Name
• Protection: Provides spiritual protection from harm
• Angel Connection: Brings you closer to the Muwakkil (angel) of that name

Our calculator uses the authentic Abjad Kabir (greater Abjad) system that has been used by Islamic scholars for centuries. The numerical values are based on traditional Ilm-e-Jafar methodology:

• Includes all Arabic letters and their standard Abjad values
• Supports Urdu letters (پ، چ، ٹ، ژ، گ) with correct values
• Automatically removes diacritics for accurate calculation
• Matches against complete database of 99 Names of Allah

Note: While the calculation is mathematically accurate, spiritual results depend on your sincerity, consistency, and faith. For complex spiritual matters, always consult a qualified Islamic scholar.

For most people, use your full birth name (first + middle/father's name) in Arabic or Urdu script. Here are the guidelines:

• Use: Your complete name as written on birth certificate or official documents
• Include: Mother's and father's names for comprehensive calculation (optional but recommended)
• Avoid: Nicknames, shortened names, titles (Syed, Sheikh, Khan, Begum)
• Language: Must be in Arabic or Urdu script (not English/Roman)

Example: If your name is "محمد احمد خان", use "محمد احمد" (exclude Khan as it's a title).

This is completely normal! Not everyone's name value matches a single Divine Name. In such cases:

• Combination Method: Our calculator finds 2 or 3 Divine Names that add up to your value
• Balanced Pairs: We prioritize combinations with both Jamali (Beauty) and Jalali (Majesty) attributes
• Recitation: Recite all names in the combination (e.g., "Ya Malik, Ya Wadud")
• Equal Power: Combinations are just as powerful as single matches

Spiritual Benefit: Combinations allow you to benefit from multiple Divine attributes simultaneously!

Allah's 99 Names are categorized into two main types based on their attributes:

Balanced Approach: Many scholars recommend having both types in combination for complete spiritual development.

The traditional method recommended by Sufi scholars:

• Standard Count: Your Abjad value × 2 (shown in results)
• Example: If your value is 298, recite 596 times daily
• First Day: Complete the full count to "activate" the spiritual connection
• Daily Maintenance: Some scholars allow minimum 5-11 times after each prayer
• High Count Tip: If your count is very high (1000+), you can split across 5 daily prayers

Important: Quality > Quantity. Even 11 focused recitations with sincerity are better than 1000 distracted ones.

Yes! Parents can calculate and recite Ism-e-Azam on behalf of their children. Here's how:

• For Children: Parents can recite their child's Ism-e-Azam for protection, health, and spiritual growth
• Intention (Niyyah): Make clear intention that recitation is for the specific person
• Blowing (Dam): After recitation, you can blow on water/food and give to the child
• Family Members: Can be done for spouse, parents, or close relatives with pure intention
• Age: Once children are old enough (7+), teach them to recite their own Ism-e-Azam

Note: Always use the person's full birth name for calculation.

The timeframe varies for each individual based on several factors:

• Immediate Effects: Inner peace and calmness often felt within days
• Short-term (1-3 weeks): Increased focus, better decision-making, subtle positive changes
• Medium-term (1-3 months): Noticeable improvements in targeted areas of life
• Long-term (3+ months): Deep spiritual transformation and consistent blessings

Key Factors Affecting Results:

• Sincerity and purity of intention (most important)
• Consistency in daily recitation
• Maintaining obligatory prayers (Salah)
• Avoiding major sins
• Having patience and trust in Allah's timing

Remember: Spiritual practices work on Allah's timeline, not ours. Sometimes the biggest blessings come in unexpected ways.