Al-Asma al-Husna
Al-Wahhab: meaning, transliteration and explanation
Who bestows without expecting anything in return, continuously and abundantly
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Arabic
الْوَهَّاب
- Transliteration
- al-Wahhāb
- Meaning
- "Al-Wahhab" means the One who bestows continuously and abundantly, without expecting anything in return. When people give, they often expect something back; Allah, however, gives His blessings purely out of grace, without any return. Health, sustenance, faith, and children are all His gifts.
In the Quran
«Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself. Indeed, You are the Bestower (Al-Wahhab).»
Surah Ali 'Imran, 8Explanation
An unconditional gift
"Hibah" means a gift given without expecting anything in return. The form "Wahhab" expresses the abundance and continuity of this giving. Allah gives without limit to whomever He wills; the blessings He gives never run out.
Calling upon Him by this name in dua
In the dua taught in the Quran, believers turn to Allah precisely by this name: "...Indeed, You are the Bestower (Al-Wahhab)" (Surah Ali 'Imran, 8). This teaches a person to ask for their every need from Him alone.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah Ali 'Imran, 8
This name occurs at the end of the dua, addressing Allah.
- QuranSurah Sad, 35
This verse mentions Allah being "Al-Wahhab" in the dua of Sulayman.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Wahhab.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Wahhab mean?
"Al-Wahhab" means Allah who bestows continuously and abundantly, without expecting anything in return.Does Al-Wahhab differ from Ar-Razzaq?
Al-Wahhab expresses bestowing every kind of blessing without return, while Ar-Razzaq expresses giving sustenance in particular. Both express Allah's generosity.