Ar-Rahim
The Especially Merciful
بے انتہا رحم فرمانے والاThe One whose mercy is specially directed towards the believers, particularly in the hereafter. Where Ar-Rahman is the general mercy, Ar-Rahim is the particular, ever-renewing tenderness of Allah toward those who turn to Him.
Qur'anic references (examples)
Quran 1:3 · Quran 33:43
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- 1.Which blessing feels like a personal sign of Allah's care for you?
- 2.Who in your life needs the special, patient kindness that Rahim describes?
Repeat 'Ar-Rahim' in your mindful dhikr today and recall one sign of Allah's special care for you.
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