Al-Wārith: meaning
Name of Allah no. 97 of 99 · The Inheritor
ٱلْوَارِثُ
Al-Wārith is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Inheritor". Everything returns to Him when creation has passed away.
- Arabic
- ٱلْوَارِثُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Wārith
- Meaning
- The Inheritor
- Number
- 97
Explanation in Arabic: الباقي بعد فناء الخلق، وارث كل شيء
Al-Wārith in the Quran
وَإِنَّا لَنَحۡنُ نُحۡيِۦ وَنُمِيتُ وَنَحۡنُ ٱلۡوَٰرِثُونَ ﴿٢٣﴾
Wainna lanahnu nuhyee wanumeetu wanahnu alwarithoona
And indeed, it is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritor
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 Wārith.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Wārith mean?
Al-Wārith (ٱلْوَارِثُ) means "The Inheritor". Everything returns to Him when creation has passed away.
Where is Al-Wārith in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Hijr 15:23. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Wārith among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Wārith is number 97.