Shaykh Yasir Qadhi delves into one of the Names of Allah -Al-Wadud.
Wud is a special type of love, where you want to benefit the person you love (nurturing love). Wadda (verb) does not have a romantic connotation, while Mahabba is romantic. What is the difference between Wadda and mahabba? Listen intently to acquaint yourself with details.
The Name Al-Wadud has two complementary meanings:
The One who shows love.
The One upon whom love is shown. The righteous creation shows love to Allah. Our Creator who has no need for His creation chooses to love the creation even though he gets no benefit from this love. Allah loves the creation even though there is no selfish reason for this love. Allah created the creation to show them His Love and Mercy.
Allah’s favors are mentioned by Him as the manifestation of his love. Every single facet of our creation demonstrates this. Allah’s blessings are mentioned as a manifestation of his love.
Al-Wadud is the One who is Beloved. Loving Allah is the primary element of worship. Our love to Allah is the most important manifestation of our belief in Him. Allah is the One who is the most Beloved and to show love to Allah means to obey His commandments and praise Him.
When should we use the name - Al-Wadud?
Need for Rahmah. When we need some blessing from Allah,we need Allah’s Rahma.
Need for forgiveness. When we need to be forgiven we ask Allah - Ya Wadud, Ya Gafur.
How do we increase the love of Allah in our hearts?
Studying the Names of Allah and His Attributes.
Love the Prophet ﷺ.
Love of Good deeds: Reading Quran, charity, Dhikr, sponsoring orphans, etc.
By making Dua to Allah.