Al-Wadood (الودود) – The Most Loving
📜 Meaning & Quranic References
🔹 Wadood (وَدُود) comes from the Arabic root “W-D-D” (و د د), meaning love, affection, and care.
🔹 Al-Wadood (الْوَدُودُ) is one of Allah’s 99 Names (Asma-ul-Husna), meaning “The Most Loving” or “The Affectionate One.”
🕌 Quranic Verses on Al-Wadood:
1️⃣ “And He is the Most Forgiving, the Most Loving (Al-Wadood).”
📖 (Surah Al-Buruj 85:14)
2️⃣ “Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds – the Most Merciful will bestow upon them love (Wudd).”
📖 (Surah Maryam 19:96)
🌟 The Love of Al-Wadood (Allah’s Attribute)
💖 Unconditional Love – Allah’s love is pure, eternal, and unconditional for His creation.
💖 Forgiveness & Mercy – He loves to forgive and show mercy to those who turn to Him.
💖 Caring & Compassionate – His love surrounds every believer, even in difficult times.
💖 Creates Love Among People – Allah places love (Wudd) in the hearts of His servants.
🌍 Wadood (Love) in Islamic Perspective
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Allah’s Name (Al-Wadood) | He is the Most Loving & Affectionate. |
| Allah Loves His Servants | He loves those who repent, do good, and seek Him. |
| Love Between People | True love comes from Allah’s mercy & guidance. |
| Love in Family & Marriage | Spouses & families are blessed with Rahmah (mercy) & Wudd (love). |
| Loving Others for Allah’s Sake | The best love is selfless and pure, seeking Allah’s pleasure. |
💡 How to Attain the Love of Al-Wadood?
✅ Increase in Worship – The more we love Allah, the more He loves us. 💕
✅ Do Good Deeds – Charity, kindness, and helping others bring Allah’s love. 🤲
✅ Seek Forgiveness (Istighfar) – Allah loves those who repent. ☝️
✅ Love Others for Allah’s Sake – Show compassion without expecting anything in return. 🏡
✅ Strengthen Family & Marriage Bonds – The love between spouses is a gift from Al-Wadood. 💍
🤲 Dua with the Name Al-Wadood
📿 اللَّهُمَّ أَحِبَّنِي وَاجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ أَعْظَمَ شَيْءٍ فِي قَلْبِي
“O Allah, love me and make Your love the greatest thing in my heart.”
🌍 Translation of “Wadood” in 25 Languages
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English | The Most Loving / Affectionate |
| Urdu | الودود (Muhabbat Karne Wala) |
| Hindi | वदूद (Prem Karne Wala) |
| Bengali | ওদূদ (Premomoy) |
| Spanish | Amoroso / Afectuoso |
| French | Aimant / Affectueux |
| Turkish | Sevgi Dolu |
| German | Der Liebevolle |
| Russian | Любящий (Lyubyashchiy) |
| Chinese | 最慈爱的 (Zuì cí’ài de) |
| Malay/Indonesian | Maha Pengasih |
| Tamil | அன்பானவன் (Anbāṉavaṉ) |
| Persian (Farsi) | دوستدار (Doust-dar) |
| Pashto | مهربان (Mehraban) |
| Swahili | Mwenye Upendo |
| Italian | Amoroso |
| Portuguese | Amoroso |
| Japanese | 最も愛情深い (Mottomo aijōbukai) |
| Korean | 가장 사랑하는 (Gajang saranghaneun) |
| Greek | Αγαπητός (Agapitos) |
| Hebrew | אוהב (Ohev) |
| Thai | ที่รักที่สุด (Thi rak thi sut) |
| Polish | Kochający |
| Dutch | Liefdevol |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Mapagmahal |
📌 Conclusion
Allah is Al-Wadood, The Most Loving. His love is greater than any human love, and He places love in the hearts of believers. To gain His love, we must love Him, do good, and love others for His sake.