Ar-Rahman

Ar-Rahman (Arabic: الرحمان) is one of the names of God in Islam. It is commonly translated as "The Most Gracious" or "The Entirely Merciful." It is considered one of the Asma al-Husna (the names of God in Islam), and, along with Ar-Rahim, emphasizes God's attribute of mercy.

The term Rahman derives from the root r-ḥ-m, which signifies compassion, mercy, and loving-kindness. Ar-Rahman is understood to denote a greater intensity and comprehensiveness of mercy than Ar-Rahim. While both names express God's mercy, Ar-Rahman suggests a universal and all-encompassing mercy that benefits all of creation, regardless of belief or action. This mercy is considered an inherent attribute of God's being.

Unlike Ar-Rahim, which is often used to describe God's mercy towards believers specifically, Ar-Rahman is considered a unique name of God and is not applied to any other being. In the Quran, it frequently appears alongside other names of God, emphasizing God's complete and balanced attributes. Sura 55 of the Quran is specifically named Ar-Rahman.