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الْوَاجِدُ

Al-Wajid

The Finder

Knowledgeالعلم

Meaning & Explanation

Root: و-ج-د(To find, to perceive, to possess)

Al-Wajid is the One who finds whatever He seeks and possesses everything. Nothing is ever lost to Him, and He lacks nothing. He finds those who are lost, provides what is needed, and perceives all things without effort.

Quran References

2 verses

Context: Allah finding and providing for the Prophet

أَلَمْ يَجِدْكَ يَتِيمًا فَآوَىٰ ۝ وَوَجَدَكَ ضَالًّا فَهَدَىٰ ۝ وَوَجَدَكَ عَائِلًا فَأَغْنَىٰ

Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter? And He found you lost and guided you. And He found you poor and made you self-sufficient

— Surah Ad-DuhaAyah 6-8

Context: Allah provides for those who migrate

يَجِدْ فِي الْأَرْضِ مُرَاغَمًا كَثِيرًا وَسَعَةً

He will find on the earth many places of refuge and abundance

— Surah An-NisaAyah 100

Exemplifying Story

seerah

Hajar Finding Zamzam

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari

When Ibrahim left Hajar and Ismail in the barren valley of Makkah, their water soon ran out. Hajar ran desperately between Safa and Marwa seven times, searching for water or help. She was lost, desperate, and seemingly abandoned. But Al-Wajid found her in her desperation. The angel Jibreel struck the ground near Ismail, and water burst forth - the well of Zamzam that flows to this day. What seemed like abandonment became the foundation of Makkah, and Hajar's search became a pillar of Hajj. Al-Wajid found her when she was most lost.

Lesson

Al-Wajid finds those who seek Him sincerely. Even in our most desperate moments, when we feel lost and abandoned, He knows exactly where we are and what we need.

How to Live By This Name

  • 1
    Seek and you will find - trust in Allah's guidance
  • 2
    Know that nothing is lost to Allah
  • 3
    Find contentment in what Allah has given you
  • 4
    Search for truth and Allah will help you find it

Du'a: Ya Wajid, help me find guidance and lead me to what is good.