Al-Wahhab
Allah is Al Wahhab which means the great giver whose blessings are freely and perpetually given. He gives with no purpose and expects nothing in return. Allah is truly the most liberal giver, He gives to the deserving and undeserving, to the good and the evil.
From the root w-h-b which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to give for no compensation, to give as a gift to donate, to offer as a present, bestow to give liberally and freely to grant.
Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower? (Quran 38:9)
Say, “Indeed, [all] bounty is in the hand of Allah – He grants it to whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Wise.” (Quran 3:73)
He said, “My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, you are the Bestower.” (Quran 38:35)
You only worship, besides Allah, idols, and you produce a falsehood. Indeed, those you worship besides Allah do not possess for you [the power of] provision. So, seek from Allah provision and worship Him and be grateful to Him. To Him you will be returned.” (Quran 29:17)
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Al-Wahab |
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Al-Wahab in Arabic: |
ٱلْوَهَّابُ |
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Arabic root: |
waw-ha-ba (و ه ب) |
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Al-Wahab meaning in English: |
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Al-Wahab meaning in Urdu |
بہت زیادہ دینے والا |
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Appearance in the Quran: |
The root waw-ha-ba (و ه ب) appears 25 times in the Quran. The name Al-Wahab appears three times in the Quran. |
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Tasbeeh: |
The zikr of this name of Allah removes poverty. It is recommended to recite this name 40 times in the last prostration of Chast prayer to eliminate starvation. |
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Asma ul Husna with similar meaning: |
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The meaning of the name Al-Wahab is the giver that gives generously to whom He wills with no expectations of return. Allah-Al-Wahab is the most generous giver. He(سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) gives to everyone, and His blessings and gifts never end. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) is a giver who expects nothing in return. This attribute of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) reflects that He even bestows the disbelievers, and His ultimate giving demonstrates His love and kindness.
The root word of Al-Wahab is waw-ha-ba (و ه ب). It has three Arabic connotations:
The first meaning states to give as a gift or present for no compensation.
The second meaning is to grant or bestow.
The third meaning reflects to cause something to be.
The root word has appeared 25 times in the Quran. It has been used with two variations. These are:
حَبَّ Grant
يَهِبُّ The Grants
The word Wahab comes from the word Al-Hiba. Al-Hiba means a present with no cause and condition that is genuinely a blessing from Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) and His love for His people. If we ponder for a minute, there are thousands of blessings in our surroundings that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) has bestowed on us, but we do not deserve them. It reflects that, indeed, only Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) is the perpetual giver of the gifts, and all bestowing without the interest of return. In the Quran Pak, Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) reminds us of His blessings. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) says:
وَءَاتَىٰكُم مِّن كُلِّ مَا سَأَلۡتُمُوهُۚ وَإِن تَعُدُّواْ نِعۡمَتَ ٱللَّهِ لَا تُحۡصُوهَآۗ إِنَّ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ لَظَلُومٞ كَفَّارٞ
Who gave you all you asked Him for? Were you to count the favors of Allah, you shall never be able to encompass them. Verily, man is highly unjust and exceedingly ungrateful. (Surah e Ibrahim-34
Allah Al-Wahab is the most generous giver whose gifts are evidence of His love and kindness. He bestows His gifts to everyone, even the disbelievers. It shows Allah's endless mercy and generosity. This is a reminder for all of us to return to the most generous Lord. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) says in the Quran:
أَمْ عِندَهُمْ خَزَآئِنُ رَحْمَةِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْوَهَّابِ
Or Is it because they possess the treasuries of the mercy of your Lord—the Almighty, the Giver of all bounties. (Quran 38-9)
The name Al-Wahab reflects that whatever goodness, happiness, blessings, and success come into our life, it is truly and genuinely by our bestower, Allah-Al-Wahab. Relying on this name of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) eliminates fear from the heart and gives it hope and strength that Allah-Al-Wahab has always bestowed and will bestow on me in the future as well. This contents the heart of a believer and decrease anxiety.
The name Al-Wahab is a part of many supplications. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) loves it when we call Him by His different names in dua. Hazrat Suleiman (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) asked Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) for wealth and forgiveness by mentioning His attribute of Al-Wahab. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) not only listened to the prayer of His Prophet
(عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) but also added in the Holy Book for the believers to ask Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) for wealth and forgiveness.
قَالَ رَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَهَبْ لِى مُلْكًۭا لَّا يَنۢبَغِى لِأَحَدٍۢ مِّنۢ بَعْدِىٓ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْوَهَّابُ
He prayed, My Lord! Forgive me, and grant me an authority that will never be matched by anyone after me. You are indeed the Giver of all bounties. Remembering Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) by the attribute of Al-Wahab makes a believer stronger and increases his hope that Allah is my bestower and His mercy is endless.
The root word of Al-Wahab is waw-ha-ba (و ه ب). It has been used in the Quran with two variations. حَبَّ (Grant) and يَهِبُّ (The Grants). Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) calls himself Wahab three times in the Quran. Establishing a routine for reciting this name of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) is extremely helpful and recommended for wealth, forgiveness and eliminating poverty.
It is advised to recite this name of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) in the last prostration of the Chast prayer. It opens the doors of wealth. It is preferable to remember Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) by the attribute of Al-Wahab in moments of solitude and grief. Thinking and believing in this attribute of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) strengthens the belief and satisfies the heart of the believer that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى), who bestowed me when I didnt ask, will surely bestow me when I am continuously asking from Him.
If we consciously incorporate this name of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) into our daily lives, imagine the impact it can have. It can indeed transform our beliefs and, hence, our lives. In whatever situation we are in, when we know Allah is Al-Wahab, The Bestower, every good and blessing upon us comes from Him, we feel blessed, obliged and grateful. It can help us remember Allah and build a close relationship with Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). Pondering upon the Al-Wahab attribute of Allah makes us feel His kindness, generosity, justice, love and care. These are indeed the gifts of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى).
It is good and recommended to name children after the name of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى), the Prophets and righteous people. But it is very important to add Abdul before naming the children after Allah's name, like Abdul-Wahab, the servant of Wahab, the Bestower. Names impact the personality. When a person has a name linked to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى), it makes him feel spiritually strong. It is also vital for cultivating virtues in the next generation.
The names of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) with the same meaning as Al-Wahab, The Bestower are:
Al-Kareem (The Kind)
Ar-Rouf (The Kind)
Ar-Razzaq (The Provider)
Al-Jawwad (The Bestower of Good)
Al-Azeez (The Might)
All these names reflect the ultimate love, justice, kindness and mercy of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) on us. These names are such powerful reminders of Allah's love that they are enough to shake the hearts of believers with the love of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) says in the Quran:
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مَا غَرَّكَ بِرَبِّكَ ٱلْكَرِيمِ
O humanity! What has emboldened you against your Lord, the Most Generous? (Quran 82-6)
Allah-Al-Wahab says in the Quran:
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْوَهَّابُ
They say, “Our Lord! Do not let our hearts deviate after you have guided us. Grant us Your mercy. You are indeed the Giver of all bounties. (Quran 3-8)
Allah reminds the people to ask for guidance by mentioning this attribute of Allah because guidance and a righteous heart are indeed some of the greatest gifts of Al-Wahab, the Bestower.