Al-Asma al-Husna
Al-Wakil: meaning, transliteration and explanation
The most trustworthy Guardian, sufficient for whoever entrusts their affairs to Him
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Arabic
الْوَكِيل
- Transliteration
- al-Wakīl
- Meaning
- "Al-Wakil" means the One who takes on, in the best possible way, all the affairs of His servants who entrust their affairs to Him and rely on Him, and who is sufficient for them. When a person does everything within his power and leaves the rest to Allah, he has placed his trust (tawakkul) in Him; and Allah, who is Al-Wakil, never abandons whoever relies on Him.
In the Quran
«..."Allah is sufficient for us; He is the best Guardian (Wakil)!"»
Surah Ali 'Imran, 173Explanation
The source of reliance
The Quran states: "Whoever relies upon Allah, He is sufficient for him" (At-Talaq, 3). Holding on to the means while entrusting the outcome to Allah: this is true reliance (tawakkul).
Striving and entrusting
Reliance is not laziness. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught tying the camel first and then relying on Allah (Jami at-Tirmidhi, 2517). A servant does everything within his power, then entrusts the outcome to Allah, who is Al-Wakil.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
This verse states that Allah is the best Guardian.
- QuranSurah At-Talaq, 3
This verse mentions that Allah is sufficient for whoever relies on Him.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Wakil and the concept of tawakkul.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Wakil mean?
"Al-Wakil" means Allah, the most trustworthy Guardian who takes on the affairs of His servants who entrust their affairs to Him and rely on Him, and who is sufficient for them.Does reliance (tawakkul) mean giving up effort?
No. Tawakkul means doing everything within your power and then entrusting the outcome to Allah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Tie your camel, then rely on Allah."