Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem
From Allah’s beautiful names (Al-Asma’ Al-Husna): الرحمن الرحيم
Alhamdulillah, praise to Allah.
Al-Rahman Al-Raheem: Al-Rahman (the Most Gracious), Al-Raheem (the Most Merciful), Al-Barr (the Source of Goodness), Al-Kareem (the Most Generous), Al-Jawaad (the Generous), Al-Ra’oof (the Compassionate), Al-Wahhaab (the Bestower). These names are all close in meaning, and they all indicate that Ar-Rabb is characterized by mercy, goodness, and generosity. They testify to the vastness of His mercy and other attributes, with which He encompasses all of His creation to the extent that His wisdom decrees, although the greater share is bestowed upon the believers in particular. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“ … My mercy encompasses all things. That (Mercy) I shall ordain for those who are Al-Muttaqoon (pious)… ” (Al-A’raaf 7:156)Blessings and goodness are all traces of His Mercy and Generosity. The good things of this world and the next are all traces of His Mercy.1
