Ar-Raḥmān: meaning
Name of Allah no. 1 of 99 · The Most Gracious
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ
Ar-Raḥmān is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Most Gracious". His mercy embraces all creation, believers and disbelievers alike, in this life. The name is used for Allah alone.
- Arabic
- ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ
- Transliteration
- Ar-Raḥmān
- Meaning
- The Most Gracious
- Number
- 1
Explanation in Arabic: صاحب الرحمة الواسعة لجميع الخلق
Ar-Raḥmān in the Quran
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 Raḥmān.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ar-Raḥmān mean?
Ar-Raḥmān (ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ) means "The Most Gracious". His mercy embraces all creation, believers and disbelievers alike, in this life. The name is used for Allah alone.
Where is Ar-Raḥmān in the Quran?
For example in Surah Ar-Rahman 55:1. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Ar-Raḥmān among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Ar-Raḥmān is number 1.