Ar-Raḥīm: meaning
Name of Allah no. 2 of 99 · The Most Merciful
ٱلرَّحِيمُ
Ar-Raḥīm is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Most Merciful". He shows the believers a special, lasting mercy, above all in the Hereafter. Together with ar-Rahman it stands in every basmala.
- Arabic
- ٱلرَّحِيمُ
- Transliteration
- Ar-Raḥīm
- Meaning
- The Most Merciful
- Number
- 2
Explanation in Arabic: الرحيم بالمؤمنين خاصة
Ar-Raḥīm in the Quran
ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ﴿٣﴾
Alrrahmani alrraheemi
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Raḥīm.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ar-Raḥīm mean?
Ar-Raḥīm (ٱلرَّحِيمُ) means "The Most Merciful". He shows the believers a special, lasting mercy, above all in the Hereafter. Together with ar-Rahman it stands in every basmala.
Where is Ar-Raḥīm in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Fatiha 1:3. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Ar-Raḥīm among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Ar-Raḥīm is number 2.