Al-Wasi‘

The All-Embracing

It is a name that denotes the vastness of His mercy, knowledge, majesty and all His perfect attributes.

This noble name occurs 9 times in the Qur’an. An example of this includes: {You will face Allah in whichever direction you turn your face: Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.} [Sūrat Al-Baqarah: 115] And {But if the two separate, Allah will make each dispense with the other out of His plenty provision. Indeed, Allah is All-Embracing, All-Wise.} [Sūrat Al-Nisā’: 130]

In light of this great name, I would say:

1. Your knowledge of the vastness of the greatness of Allah and His mercy, power, knowledge, grace, and giving instills a sense of reverence and fear in your heart from Him, as well as love for Him. Think of the words of Allah as He says, {Our Lord, You have embraced all things in mercy and knowledge.} [Sūrat Ghāfir: 7]
2. You can couple Allah’s name ‘the All-Embracing’ with all His other names, for nothing in His creation is hidden from Him as He has all-embracing knowledge; nothing within His dominion can escape His power, for He has all-embracing ability, and the preservation of the heavens and earth does not tire Him; the sins of sinners do not trouble Him, for He has all-embracing mercy and forgiveness; and there is no limit to His giving and rewards, for He has all-embracing generosity.{The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.} [Sūrat Al-Baqarah: 261]

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