#47
الْوَدُودُ
Al-Wadud Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Wadud
- Pronunciation
- al-wa-DOOD
- English meaning
- The Loving
- German meaning
- Der Liebevolle
- Turkish meaning
- Çok seven
- Arabic name
- الْوَدُودُ
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Explanation
Al-Wadud points to Allah’s love for His believing servants and His gracious nearness. It is a divine perfection, free from deficiency, embodiment, and human limitation.
Dua usage
By this name, it is appropriate to ask for love of Allah, love for Allah’s sake, and purification from possessive love; it should not be turned into a guaranteed fixed-number ritual.
Reflection
In daily life, this name reminds you: love without obedience becomes a claim; obedience without love becomes dry.
Source note
Note on Al-Wadud: The explanation follows the widely taught Asma al-Husna list and stays within tawhid and tanzih; no special effect claim is asserted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Wadud mean?
Al-Wadud means "The Loving."
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Wadud in dua?
By this name, it is appropriate to ask for love of Allah, love for Allah’s sake, and purification from possessive love; it should not be turned into a guaranteed fixed-number ritual.
Is Al-Wadud individually claimed as sahih-confirmed here?
No. This app keeps the dataset source note visible and treats the common learning list with source awareness. Note on Al-Wadud: The explanation follows the widely taught Asma al-Husna list and stays within tawhid and tanzih; no special effect claim is asserted.