At-Tawwab
At-Tawwab (التَّوَّاب) is name number 80 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Ever-Accepting of Repentance". At-Tawwab turns repeatedly towards His servants in acceptance when they repent. He welcomes the one who returns, however many times.
Key takeaways
- At-Tawwab (التَّوَّاب) means "The Ever-Accepting of Repentance".
- It is name number 80 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).
- The name is one of Allah's beautiful attributes, used in remembrance (dhikr) and supplication.
What does At-Tawwab mean?
At-Tawwab (التَّوَّاب) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Ever-Accepting of Repentance. At-Tawwab turns repeatedly towards His servants in acceptance when they repent. He welcomes the one who returns, however many times.
Reflecting on At-Tawwab
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah by His beautiful names and to reflect on what each one means for their own lives. Knowing that Allah is At-Tawwab - the ever-accepting of repentance - shapes how a believer trusts, hopes and turns to Him. The names are often repeated in remembrance (dhikr) and woven into supplication (du'a), ideally with the heart present and aware of the meaning rather than the tongue alone.
Common questions
What does At-Tawwab mean?
At-Tawwab (التَّوَّاب) means "The Ever-Accepting of Repentance". At-Tawwab turns repeatedly towards His servants in acceptance when they repent. He welcomes the one who returns, however many times.
Is At-Tawwab one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. At-Tawwab is name number 80 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), the beautiful names and attributes of Allah established in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is the meaning of التَّوَّاب?
التَّوَّاب is read as At-Tawwab and means "The Ever-Accepting of Repentance" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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