Explanation

ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ calls himself Al Wahhab,  “The Most Generous Giver of Gifts.” He is the All-Giver, blessing all creation with presents, favours, and blessings. This name highlights ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ generosity and kindness towards his creations. Al-Wahhaab continuously, generously, endlessly, and without asking for anything in exchange gives gifts. ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the most generous giver. ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ gives away both good and evil, to deserving and undeserving people.

The word “wahhaab” derives from the root “waw-haa-baa,” which denotes three different meanings. The first definition is to offer something for free, as a gift, or to bestow; the second is to award something or endow something. To bring something to be is the third main meaning. All presents come from Al-Wahhaab, who bestows favours with the deepest understanding. His gifts include the experiences you have, the sights and sounds you receive, and material blessings.

In Islam, the word Al-Wahhab carries a lot of weight. It serves as a reminder of the boundless mercy, compassion, and generosity of ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. It is a reminder that everything we have, every blessing we enjoy, is a gift from ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. The opportunities we have, the family and friends we adore, the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and everything else are gifts from ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ

Al-Wahhab is a name that reminds us of ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ unconditional love and forgiveness. ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ gives and forgives without any expectation of return. He does not withhold His gifts and blessings because of our sins or shortcomings. Instead, He continues to bestow His favours upon us, hoping that we will recognize His blessings and turn to Him in gratitude and obedience. 

The name Al-Wahhab is a reminder for us to be grateful for all the blessings we have in our lives. It is easy to take things for granted and forget that everything we have is a gift from ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ. By recognizing ALLAH سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as the ultimate giver, we can cultivate a sense of gratitude and humility in our daily lives.

Quran References

[Who say], “Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower. (Quran 3:8) 

Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?  (Quran 38:9) 

He said, “My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower.” (Quran 38:35)