AlSattar

Al-Sattar, also transliterated as al-Settar, is traditionally considered one of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma’ al-Husna) in Islam. The name means “the Concealer” or “the Veiler,” referring to God’s attribute of covering sins, faults, and hidden matters, and of granting privacy and dignity to people. The root is Arabic ستَر (s-t-r), meaning to cover, veil, or hide.

Theological significance centers on the belief that God conceals the faults of individuals in this life and in the Hereafter for those who turn to Him in repentance. Al-Sattar embodies mercy, modesty, and protection from public exposure, illustrating a divine preference for privacy and forgiveness over revelation of faults. In devotional practice, believers may invoke Allah as al-Sattar in prayers and supplications, seeking concealment of sins and protection from judgment.

Usage and cultural presence vary. The name is used as an attribute in religious discourse and is also found as a personal given name in Muslim communities (for example, Abd al-Sattar, meaning “servant of the Concealer”). In lists of the 99 Names, al-Sattar appears in many traditions, though the exact enumeration of the 99 names can differ among scholars and communities.

See also: Asma’ al-Husna.