Al-Wahhāb: meaning
Name of Allah no. 16 of 99 · The Bestower
ٱلْوَهَّابُ
Al-Wahhāb is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Bestower". He gives freely and endlessly, guidance and provision alike, expecting nothing in return.
- Arabic
- ٱلْوَهَّابُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Wahhāb
- Meaning
- The Bestower
- Number
- 16
Explanation in Arabic: كثير العطاء بلا مقابل
Al-Wahhāb in the Quran
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغۡ قُلُوبَنَا بَعۡدَ إِذۡ هَدَيۡتَنَا وَهَبۡ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحۡمَةًۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلۡوَهَّابُ ﴿٨﴾
Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana baʿda ith hadaytana wahab lana min ladunka rahmatan innaka anta alwahhabu
[Who say], "Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Wahhāb.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Wahhāb mean?
Al-Wahhāb (ٱلْوَهَّابُ) means "The Bestower". He gives freely and endlessly, guidance and provision alike, expecting nothing in return.
Where is Al-Wahhāb in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Imran 3:8. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Wahhāb among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Wahhāb is number 16.