Al-Wājid: meaning
Name of Allah no. 64 of 99 · The Perceiver
ٱلْوَاجِدُ
Al-Wājid is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Perceiver". He finds whatever He wills and lacks nothing. The name is in at-Tirmidhi's list.
- Arabic
- ٱلْوَاجِدُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Wājid
- Meaning
- The Perceiver
- Number
- 64
Explanation in Arabic: الغني الذي لا يفتقر لشيء
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 Wājid.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Wājid mean?
Al-Wājid (ٱلْوَاجِدُ) means "The Perceiver". He finds whatever He wills and lacks nothing. The name is in at-Tirmidhi's list.
Where is Al-Wājid in the Quran?
The name does not occur word for word in the Quran. It belongs to the well-known list of the 99 names in at-Tirmidhi.
Which number is Al-Wājid among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Wājid is number 64.