As-Samad is one of the unique and profound names of Allah, found in Surah al-Ikhlas. It is often translated as "The Eternal, Absolute," "The Self-Sufficient," or "The One upon whom all depend while He depends on no one." It implies that Allah is free from all needs-He does not eat, drink, or sleep-while every single atom in the universe requires His constant maintenance. For a believer, knowing Allah is As-Samad means realizing that there is only one ultimate source for every need and one destination for every complaint, leading to a life of true spiritual independence from the creation.