Ar-Rahmān -Ar-Rahīm

The Most Compassionate – the Most Merciful

The Most Compassionate: It is a name denoting the vast mercy of Allah that encompasses all the creatures. This name exclusively belongs to Allah Almighty, and we may not call anyone by it. The name ‘the Most Compassionate’ occurs 57 times in the Qur’an. For example: {The Most Compassionate (1) has taught the Qur’an.}

These also include: {The Most Compassionate rose over the Throne.} [Sūrat Tāha: 5] The Most Merciful: is the One who possesses the vast mercy towards His creation. The believers, the good-doers and the merciful people are the biggest winners of this mercy. The name ‘the Most Merciful’ occurs 123 times in the Qur’an. These include: {And He has been the Most Merciful to the believers.} [Sūrat Al-Ahzāb: 43] And {“Peace,” a word from the Most Merciful Lord.} [Sūrat Yāsīn: 58]

In light of these two great names, I would say:

1. Know that when you remember the vastness of the mercy of Allah Almighty your love for Him and pursuit of His grace increase.
2. Do not forget the Prophet’s statement, “Show mercy to those on earth, and the One in the heaven will show mercy to you.”Indeed, this is one of the best means whereby one can attain the mercy of Allah Almighty.
3. Be one of the good-doers so as to win the promise of Allah Almighty in Sūrat Al-A‘rāf, Verse 56: {Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good.}
4. Be smart and pursue in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet the means that bring you the mercy of Allah which is exclusively for the believers.