Al-Wadud: meaning, transliteration and explanation

Explanation

1. 1

   Loving and beloved

   The Quran says of those who believe and do righteous deeds: "The Most Merciful will grant them love (wudd)" (Maryam, 96). Allah loves His righteous servants and places love in their hearts as well.

2. 2

   The source of love

   Every pure love in this world, a mother's love for her child, a believer's love for Allah, is in truth a gift from Allah, who is Al-Wadud. Loving Him and earning His love is among the highest aims of faith.

This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.

• QuranSurah Al-Buruj, 14

  Allah's being the Most Forgiving (Al-Ghafur) and the Most Loving (Al-Wadud) occurs together in this verse.

• QuranSurah Hud, 90

  Allah's being the Most Merciful (Ar-Rahim) and the Most Loving (Al-Wadud) occurs in this verse.

• Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"

  Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Wadud.

Other Names with closely connected meanings.

• Ar-Rahman

  Who extends vast mercy to all creation

• Ar-Rahim

  Who shows special and enduring mercy to the believers