الْوَدُودُ
47. Al-Wadud
The Loving One
Meaning of Al-Wadud
The One who is the source of all love and affection, and who loves His righteous servants. His love is perfect, unconditional for those who strive to please Him, and is the foundation of His relationship with the believers.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Wadud
- Fills the heart with a deep, personal, and loving connection to Allah, transforming worship from a duty into a joy.
- Reciting 'Ya Wadud' is highly effective for increasing love and affection between spouses, family members, and friends.
- Provides immense comfort and cures loneliness, as one feels the love of The Loving One encompassing them.
Al-Wadud in the Quran
Mentioned 2 times in the Quran, including 'And He is the Forgiving, the Loving' (85:14).
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Wadud'
To call upon Al-Wadud is to seek His love, the greatest prize a servant can attain. It is also a plea to put love and affection into your relationships.
To Attain the Love of Allah
"'Ya Wadud, I ask for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of every deed that brings me closer to Your love.'"
To Increase Love Between Spouses
"'Ya Wadud, place pure love and affection between my heart and the heart of my spouse. Make us a source of comfort and love for each other for Your sake.'"
When Feeling Lonely or Unloved
"'Ya Wadud, Your love is sufficient for me. Fill my heart with Your love so that I no longer feel lonely, and make me beloved to You and to the righteous.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
In English, it means 'The Loving One'. While names like Ar-Rahman (The Merciful) express a general mercy and kindness, Al-Wadud is more intimate and personal. It implies a manifest, active, and affectionate love, like the love between close friends. It is a special, higher relationship.
The Quran gives clear keys. The most important one is following the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The Quran says: 'Say, [O Muhammad], 'If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins...'' (3:31). Other keys include being righteous, patient, and just.
By being a loving and affectionate person for the sake of Allah. Show love to your family, be a good friend, be kind to animals, and have love in your heart for all of the believers. When you spread love and affection, you are reflecting the beautiful attribute of The Loving One.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: The name Al-Wadud refers to a love that is:
Question 2: According to the Quran, the primary key to gaining the love of Al-Wadud is:
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