الرَّؤُوفُ

Ar-Ra’oof

المعنى · Meaning

شديد الرأفة

The Compassionate, The One with extreme Mercy. The Mercy of Allah is His will to endow upon whoever He willed among His creatures.

الشرح والدلالة · Explanation

الرؤوف هو ذو الرأفة العظيمة بعباده.

Ar-Ra'oof means 'The Compassionate' or 'The Kind'. It signifies that Allah has extreme mercy, tenderness, and compassion towards His servants. His compassion is deeper than that of a mother for her child. He is gentle with His creation, overlooks their faults, and treats them with kindness even when they err. Quran References: 'Indeed, Allah is Kind (Ar-Ra'oof) and Merciful to the people' (2:143). 'And He is the Kind, the Merciful' (9:117). Spiritual Significance: Ar-Ra'oof reminds us of Allah's gentle mercy. It encourages us to be compassionate towards others. Benefit: Reciting Ar-Ra'oof brings Allah's special mercy, increases compassion, and softens the heart. It is beneficial for those seeking gentleness and kindness.