As-Samad
“The Eternal Refuge”
Quranic Reference: Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:2
Interactive Story
Experience this name through an immersive narrative journey with Quranic verses, animations, and guided reflection.
Begin the StoryHe is the one upon whom the whole of creation relies with regards all their needs, predicaments and necessities. This is due to His unrestricted perfection with regards His Person, His Names, His Attributes and His Actions.
“Say: He is Allah the One. Allah as-Samad.”
[al-Ikhlas (112): 1-2]
From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)
قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى كَذَّبَنِي ابْنُ آدَمَ وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ ذَلِكَ وَشَتَمَنِي وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ ذَلِكَ فَأَمَّا تَكْذِيبُهُ إِيَّايَ فَقَوْلُهُ لَنْ يُعِيدَنِي كَمَا بَدَأَنِي
“Allah said: 'The son of Adam denied Me and he had no right to do so, and he insulted Me and he had no right to do so. As for his denial—it is his saying: He will not recreate me as He created me. As for his insult—it is his saying: Allah has taken a son.' And He is As-Samad who neither begets nor is begotten.”
This hadith qudsi affirms that As-Samad is free from having offspring—He is the self-sufficient eternal refuge whom all depend upon.
As-Samad is the One to whom all creation turns in their needs, while He Himself needs no one. He is perfect in His attributes—complete in knowledge, wisdom, power, might, glory, and mercy.
Experience This Name
Continue your journey with an immersive interactive narrative, complete with Quranic recitation, animations, and guided reflection.
Begin the StoryTurn to As-Samad for all your needs, as He is the ultimate refuge who never tires of being asked.
Free yourself from excessive dependence on people—As-Samad alone is truly self-sufficient.
Recite Surah al-Ikhlas frequently, which contains this beautiful name of Allah.
When feeling empty or needy, remember that As-Samad is the One who fills every void.