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الوَدُود
Al-Wadūd Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Wadūd
- Pronunciation
- Al-Wa-duud
- English meaning
- The Most Loving, The Affectionate
- German meaning
- Der Liebende, der voller Zuneigung ist
- Turkish meaning
- Çok seven ve sevilen
What does Al-Wadūd mean?
The One who is full of loving-kindness. He loves His righteous servants and is the ultimate object of their devotion and love.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Wadūd in dua?
A fitting name to call upon when asking Allah for spiritual warmth and for a hardened or lonely heart to be softened.
Reflection
Love is the essence of creation. To know Al-Wadūd is to see every blessing as a gift of affection from the Creator.
Source note
One of the most intimate and heart-centered names of Allah.
Qur'anic reference / basis: (11:90) (85:14)
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