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الْوَهَّاب
Al-Wahhab (الْوَهَّاب)
The Bestower of Gifts
Linguistic Origins & Arabic Root
Root: و - ه - ب (W-H-B)
Etymology: Bestowing freely without expectation of return or recompense.
Mention in the Holy Quran
“...and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.”
— Surah Ali 'Imran (3:8)
Spiritual Significance & Contemplation
A gift (*hibah*) in Arabic is given purely out of affection with no transaction. Al-Wahhab gives life, faith, wisdom, and sustenance with boundless generosity.
Translations in Multiple Languages
English
The Bestower of Gifts
اردو (Urdu)
بغیر مانگے بے غرض عطا فرمانے والا
Bahasa Indonesia
Yang Maha Pemberi Karunia
Türkçe (Turkish)
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