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 17
الْوَهَّاب
Al-Wahhab
The One who gives freely, whose gifts are abundant.
ABJAD VALUE14
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of receiving unearned grace and of hardship being lifted.
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-Wahhab mean?
Wahhab means the One who gives freely and without ceasing. The word “hiba” comes from the same root: a gift given without anything in return. This name declares that what is given is not payment for something earned but pure grace; its form also shows that the giving is continuous.
In the Quran: It occurs in Surah Al Imran, verse 8, in the dua “Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana… innaka anta al-Wahhab.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Wahhab mean?
It means the One who gives abundantly and continuously without expecting anything in return. It expresses a giving that rests not on what the servant has earned but solely on His own generosity.
With what intention is the name Wahhab recited?
It is commonly recited with the intention of a way out of hardship, righteous children and help coming from unexpected places. The dua in Surah Al Imran, verse 8, ends with this name.
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