Ar-Rahman - The Most Merciful
Ar-Rahman (The Beneficent) · Chapter 55, Verse 1 of 78
The opening of Surah Ar-Rahman, the Bride of the Quran. "The Most Merciful - He taught the Quran, created man, and taught him eloquence."
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ
Ar Rahmaan
The Most Merciful
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Questions about this verse
- What is the meaning of Ar-Rahman?
- Ar-Rahman means 'The Most Merciful.' It is one of the 99 Names of Allah. Surah Ar-Rahman opens with this name to frame everything that follows as a gift of His mercy to all creation.
- Why is Surah Ar-Rahman called the Bride of the Quran?
- Surah Ar-Rahman is called Arus al-Quran (Bride of the Quran) for its unmatched beauty, perfect rhythm, and the refrain 'Which of your Lord's favors will you deny?' repeated 31 times.