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Dua Kitaplığı Duas, Salawat and Dhikr

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Dua of the DayOctober 13, 2026
Munajat of Ibrahim ibn Adham

Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…

Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448

“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”

Muslim, Masajid 261

Name 48

الْوَدُود

Al-Wadud

The One who loves His servants dearly and is most worthy of being loved.

ABJAD VALUE20
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of love, peace in the family and harmony of hearts.

Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.

What does Al-Wadud mean?

Wadud means the One who loves much and is much loved. The root “wudd” conveys the purest, most selfless form of love. This name shows that the relationship between Allah and the servant is not only fear and reckoning but also love.

In the Quran: Surah Hud, verse 90, says: “My Lord is Most Merciful, Most Loving”; it also occurs in Surah al-Buruj, verse 14.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Wadud mean?

It means the One who loves His servants dearly and is most worthy of being loved. Because He gives love without expecting anything in return, it is expressed with the word “wudd.”

With what intention is the name Wadud recited?

It is commonly recited with the intention of love, peace in the family and being loved among people. It is a custom that has taken root among people.

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