Names of Allah
Name #51 of 99

ٱلْوَاحِدُ

Al-Wahid

“The One”

Quranic Reference: Surah Ibrahim 14:48

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Scholarly Explanation

He is the one who is singled out in all aspects of perfection such that nothing else shares with Him in these. It is obligatory upon the servants to single Him out alone in belief, saying and action by acknowledging His unrestricted perfection, His uniqueness and singling Him out alone for all types of worship.

“'O two companions of the prison! Are many different lords better or Allah, al-Wahid, the Irresistible?'”

[Yusuf (12): 39]

“Say: He is Allah, al-Ahad.”

[al-Ikhlas (112): 1]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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Prophetic Traditions

مَنْ شَهِدَ أَنْ لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ وَأَنَّ عِيسَى عَبْدُ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولُهُ... أَدْخَلَهُ اللَّهُ الْجَنَّةَ

“Whoever testifies that there is no god but Allah alone with no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, and that Isa is the servant of Allah... Allah will admit him to Paradise.”

The testimony of Allah's oneness (Tawhid) is the key to Paradise, affirming Al-Wahid's uniqueness.

Ubadah ibn as-Samit رضي الله عنه·Sahih al-Bukhari 3435
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Scholarly Insights

Al-Wahid negates any plurality in Allah's essence, attributes, or actions. He is One in His lordship, One in His right to be worshipped, and One in His names and attributes—none shares in any of these.

Ibn TaymiyyahMajmu' al-Fatawa

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Living With Al-Wahid

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    Purify your worship by directing every act of devotion solely to Al-Wahid.

  • 2

    Eliminate hidden forms of shirk such as seeking the approval of people over Allah.

  • 3

    When facing multiple pressures, simplify your focus by seeking only the pleasure of Al-Wahid.

  • 4

    Reflect on Surah al-Ikhlas daily to strengthen your understanding of Allah's oneness.

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