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 69
الصَّمَد
As-Samad
The One who needs nothing, upon whom all things depend.
ABJAD VALUE134
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of having one’s needs met.
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 As-Samad mean?
Samad means the One who needs nothing, while all things are in need of Him. The word also carries the meaning of “the One to whom all turn”: the door to which those in need turn. In Surah al-Ikhlas it comes right after Ahad.
In the Quran: Surah al-Ikhlas, verse 2: “Allah is as-Samad.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Samad mean?
It means the One who has no need of anything, while all things are in need of Him. It expresses the only door to which needs are brought.
With what intention is the name Samad recited?
It is commonly recited with the intention of having one’s needs met and not having to hold out one’s hand to anyone. It is also remembered by reciting Surah al-Ikhlas.
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