Meaning & Explanation
Al-Wahhab is the One who gives freely without expecting anything in return. His gifts are abundant and continuous. He bestows upon His servants without measure, giving them more than they ask for or deserve.
Quran References
2 versesContext: The dua of those firm in knowledge
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
“Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower”
Context: Sulayman's dua to Al-Wahhab
قَالَ رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَهَبْ لِي مُلْكًا
“He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom"”
Exemplifying Story
quranThe Gift of Yahya to Zakariyya
Reference: Surah Maryam 19:2-7
Prophet Zakariyya had grown old and his wife was barren. He yearned for an heir to continue the prophetic mission. He called upon his Lord secretly, and Al-Wahhab responded: "O Zakariyya, indeed We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be Yahya. We have not assigned to any before him that name." After all hope was lost by worldly standards, Al-Wahhab bestowed a child with a unique name, unprecedented in history.
Al-Wahhab gives what seems impossible. Never stop asking Him, for His treasures are infinite and His giving knows no limits.