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ٱلْصَّمَد
Aṣ-Ṣamad Meaning
- Transliteration
- Aṣ-Ṣamad
- Pronunciation
- As-Sa-mad
- English meaning
- The Eternal, The Self-Sufficient
- German meaning
- Der Ewige, der Absolute, der Unabhängige
- Turkish meaning
- Hiçbir şeye ihtiyacı olmayan, herkesin muhtaç olduğu
What does Aṣ-Ṣamad mean?
The Self-Sufficient Master whom all creatures need, while He is free from all needs. He is the eternal refuge to whom all turn for their desires and necessities.
How can I call upon Allah with Aṣ-Ṣamad in dua?
Invoke to seek emotional and spiritual stability, acknowledging Allah as the only permanent support in a changing world.
Reflection
Reflection on As-Ṣamad leads to 'Ghani' (inner wealth)—the realization that being a servant to the Independent makes one free.
Source note
Found in Surah Al-Ikhlas, emphasizing absolute self-sufficiency.
Found in Quran Ayah(s): (112:2)