As-Ṣamad: meaning
Name of Allah no. 68 of 99 · The Eternal Refuge
ٱلصَّمَدُ
As-Ṣamad is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Eternal Refuge". Everyone depends on Him and He depends on no one. He is the one turned to in every need.
- Arabic
- ٱلصَّمَدُ
- Transliteration
- As-Ṣamad
- Meaning
- The Eternal Refuge
- Number
- 68
Explanation in Arabic: الذي تصمد إليه الخلائق في حوائجها
As-Ṣamad in the Quran
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 Ṣamad.
Frequently asked questions
What does As-Ṣamad mean?
As-Ṣamad (ٱلصَّمَدُ) means "The Eternal Refuge". Everyone depends on Him and He depends on no one. He is the one turned to in every need.
Where is As-Ṣamad in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:2. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is As-Ṣamad among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, As-Ṣamad is number 68.