Surah Al-Ikhlaas 112:2
ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ
Allah hus-samad
Allah, the Eternal Refuge.
Quran 112:2. Arabic: Uthmani text (Tanzil). English: Sahih International.
As-Samad, the Eternal Refuge.
Name 68 of the 99 Names of Allah. See its root and meaning, the verse where it appears, and how to use it in your dua.
Name 68 of 99
الصَّمَدُ
Aṣ-Ṣamad
The Eternal Refuge
Root ص م د ṣ-m-d
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Meaning
As-Samad explained.
As-Samad (الصَّمَدُ) means The Eternal Refuge. It is name 68 in the well-known list of the 99 Names of Allah. Aṣ-Ṣamad is the One everyone turns to in need, while He needs no one. Early scholars also explained it as perfect and complete, with nothing lacking.
The root and its meaning
As-Samad comes from the Arabic root ص م د (ṣ-m-d), which carries the sense of being turned to, and being solid.
Where it is in the Quran
The name comes once, in Surah Al-Ikhlas.
Calling on Allah by this Name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them" (7:180). Begin your dua with يَا صَمَدُ (Yā Ṣamad) and ask for what fits its meaning. For example: "Yā Ṣamad, I turn to You with my needs."
The Prophet ﷺ said Surah Al-Ikhlas is equal to a third of the Quran.
Sahih al-Bukhari 5013
- Quran 112:2, translation by Sahih International.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5013.
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Questions
Good to know.
What does As-Samad mean?
As-Samad (الصَّمَدُ) means The Eternal Refuge. Aṣ-Ṣamad is the One everyone turns to in need, while He needs no one.
Is As-Samad in the Quran?
The name comes once, in Surah Al-Ikhlas.
How do I use As-Samad in dua?
Say Yā Ṣamad (يَا صَمَدُ) at the start of your dua, then ask for what suits the Name, for example: "Yā Ṣamad, I turn to You with my needs."
Can a child be named after As-Samad?
Use Abdus-Samad, "servant of As-Samad". Scholars say Samad on its own should not be used as a person's name, because this Name belongs to Allah alone.