Al-Wajid
| Name | Al-Wajid |
| Arabic | الواجد |
| English meaning | The Perceiver, The Finder |
| Urdu meaning (اردو) | ہر چیز پا لینے والا |
| Number | 64 of 99 |
| Invocation | Ya Al-Wajid — “O The Perceiver, The Finder” |
The meaning of Al-Wajid
Al-Wajid (الواجد) is the 64th of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma-ul-Husna (“most beautiful names”). It carries the meaning “The Perceiver, The Finder” — rendered in Urdu as ہر چیز پا لینے والا. To affirm this name is to believe that this quality belongs to Allah completely and perfectly, in a way beyond any limit found in creation.
Reflecting on this name
Each of Allah's names invites reflection, not just memorisation. When a believer calls upon Allah as Al-Wajid, they turn to Him precisely as “The Perceiver, The Finder” — seeking from Him what this attribute promises, and shaping their own character in humility before it. The scholars taught that truly enumerating the names (as in the hadith below) means learning them, believing in them and living by their meanings, not merely counting them.
How Al-Wajid is recited
This name is remembered as part of the Asma-ul-Husna in dhikr (remembrance) and du'a. It is commonly invoked in the form “Ya Al-Wajid” (یا الواجد) — “O The Perceiver, The Finder” — while reflecting on its meaning. Muslims may recite the full set of ninety-nine names, or focus on individual names in personal supplication. There is no fixed count required for reward; the value lies in sincerity and understanding.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Wajid mean?
Al-Wajid (الواجد) means “. In Urdu it is “. It is name number 64 of the ninety-nine names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna).
What is Al-Wajid in Urdu?
In Urdu, Al-Wajid (الواجد) means “. The English meaning is “.
Which number is Al-Wajid among the 99 names?
Al-Wajid is the 64th of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), in the well-known at-Tirmidhi enumeration.
How do you recite Al-Wajid?
It is often recited as “Ya (يا الواجد) — “O — within dhikr and du'a, along with the other names of Asma-ul-Husna, reflecting on its meaning.
How many names of Allah are there?
There are ninety-nine names of Allah, known as Asma-ul-Husna (the most beautiful names), taught in the Quran and the Sunnah.