What does the name As-Sami mean?

As-Sami means Allah who hears every sound, every word hidden or open, even what passes through the heart.

Why is this name recalled in dua?

Because Allah hears every sound; even the quietest dua reaches Him. This gives confidence that dua will be heard (Al-Baqarah, 127).

Al-Asma al-Husna

The one who hears every sound, every word hidden or open

Arabic

السَّمِيع

Transliteration: as-Samīʿ
Meaning: As-Sami means the one who hears all sounds: the quiet whisper, the spoken word, even what passes through the heart. His hearing is not limited as ours is; He hears countless sounds at once without any of them blending together. This name gives confidence that one's dua will be heard.

«Our Lord, accept this from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing (Sami), the Knowing (Alim).»

Explanation

The one who hears every sound
Nothing is hidden from Allah's hearing. The Quran states, addressing Musa and Harun: "Do not fear; indeed, I am with you, hearing and seeing" (Taha, 46). Even the quietest dua reaches Him.
Its effect on dua
Faith in this name encourages a person to make dua: since Allah hears every sound, no plea goes unanswered. This gives the heart both comfort and caution, because every word of ours is known to Him.

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

QuranSurah Al-Baqarah, 127
Allah's being As-Sami occurs in this verse in the dua of Ibrahim and Ismail.
QuranSurah Taha, 46
Allah's hearing and seeing is stated in this verse.
Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Sami.

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Common questions about this Name.

What does the name As-Sami mean?
As-Sami means Allah who hears every sound, every word hidden or open, even what passes through the heart.
Why is this name recalled in dua?
Because Allah hears every sound; even the quietest dua reaches Him. This gives confidence that dua will be heard (Al-Baqarah, 127).