عَبْد الْمَوْلَى
Boy Arabic origin ʿAbd al-Mawlā
Name of Allah“Servant of the Protecting Master”
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved of your names to Allah are ʿAbd Allah and ʿAbd al-Rahman” (Muslim 2132), and scholars add to them all names formed on a name of Allah. Al-Mawla is not in al-Tirmidhi’s list, but Allah names Himself so in the Quran: “What an excellent Protector, and what an excellent Helper!” (8:40).
ʿAbd al-Mawla joins ʿabd with al-Mawla, from the root w-l-y of closeness and protection: the Master who takes charge of and protects His servants. Mostly a Moroccan name (Abdelmoula).
This name is built on a name of Allah found in the Quran; its verses are on the page of that name.
All the words of the root و ل ي in the Quran (232 occurrences)
"Indeed, the dearest of your names to Allah is ‘Abdullah and ‘Abdur-Rahmān."
إِنَّ أَحَبَّ أَسْمَائِكُمْ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ "
No text or scholarly opinion concerns the name Abdul Mawla in particular: the general rules of Islam apply.
Read the rules for choosing a name
This page is an aid to reflection, not a fatwa. For a personal case, ask a person of knowledge.
