الْوَاسِعُ
45. Al-Wasi'
The All-Comprehending
Meaning of Al-Wasi'
The One whose knowledge, mercy, and dominion are vast and all-encompassing. There are no limits to His attributes, and His vastness cannot be contained or comprehended by creation.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Wasi'
- Broadens one's perspective and removes a 'scarcity mindset'. It teaches that Allah's bounty is limitless, so we should not be stingy or envious.
- Provides immense hope, especially regarding forgiveness. No matter how many sins one has, the mercy of Al-Wasi' is vaster.
- Helps in being more open-minded and less rigid, reflecting the boundless nature of The All-Comprehending.
Al-Wasi' in the Quran
Mentioned 9 times in the Quran, including 'And to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you [might] turn, there is the Face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and all-Knowing.' (2:115).
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Wasi''
When calling upon Al-Wasi', you are asking from the One whose treasures have no end. It is a plea for abundance, for vast mercy, and for a broadened heart and mind.
When Seeking Forgiveness for Many Sins
"'Ya Wasi', my sins are many, but Your mercy is vaster. Please forgive me with a forgiveness that encompasses all my wrongdoings.'"
For Abundance in Provision
"'Ya Wasi', Your treasures are boundless. Please grant me vast and lawful provision from Your bounty that never depletes.'"
For an Open Heart and Mind
"'Ya Wasi', broaden my heart to accept the truth, widen my understanding of Your religion, and make me vast in my compassion for others.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
Many things are described this way to show Allah's boundless nature. His mercy is vast, His forgiveness is vast, His bounty is vast, His knowledge is vast, and even Paradise is described as being as vast as the heavens and the earth. All these point to the attribute of Al-Wasi'.
Envy comes from a scarcity mindset, the feeling that if someone else has a blessing, it has somehow diminished the pool of available blessings. Believing in Al-Wasi' destroys this idea. His treasures are infinite. He can give to someone else and still give to you in abundance. There is no need for envy.
It means that Allah is not confined to a single direction or place. His dominion and presence are all-encompassing. No matter where you are, you can turn your heart to Him in prayer and find Him. This reflects the boundless, vast nature of Al-Wasi'.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: The name Al-Wasi' teaches us that Allah's mercy, knowledge, and bounty are:
Question 2: Reflecting on Al-Wasi' is an effective cure for the disease of:
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