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رَحْمٰن

رحمن in the Quran

Meaning: the Most Gracious

رحمن occurs 57 times in 56 verses across 18 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
57
Verses
56
Surahs
18

رَحْمٰن

Noun · 57 times

Meaning: the Most Gracious

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ×45
  • لِلرَّحْمَٰنِ ×9
  • بِٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ×3

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الرحم: رحم المرأة، وامرأة رحوم تشتكي رحمها. ومنه استعير الرحم للقرابة، لكونهم خارجين من رحم واحدة، يقال: رحم ورحم.

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قوله تعالى: ﴿الرحمن الرحيم﴾ قال ابن عباس: "هما اسمان رفيقان أحدهما أرفق من الآخر" يعني أنهما يدلان على الرقة والانعطاف في أصل اللغة، ولكنهما بالنسبة إلى الله تعالى كناية عن إنعامه وإحسانه على خلقه. وقيل: إنما حديث ابن عباس: "اسمان رقيقان أحدهما أرق من الآخر" من الرقيق فغلط الراوي. والرحمة: مأخوذة من الرحم وذلك لأن…

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The full entries on the root ر ح م

Verses with رحمن

Verses 21–40 of 56

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    On those who believe And work deeds of righteousness, Will (God) Most Gracious Bestow Love.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:96
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    (God) Most Gracious Is firmly established On the throne (of authority).

    Surah Taha, verse 20:5
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Aaron had already, before this Said to them: ."O my people! Ye are being tested in this: For verily your Lord is (God) Most Gracious: so follow me And obey my command."

    Surah Taha, verse 20:90
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    On that Day will they follow The Caller (straight): no crookedness (Can they show) him: all sounds Shall humble themselves in The Presence of (God) Most Gracious: Nothing shalt thou hear But the tramp of their feet (As they march).

    Surah Taha, verse 20:108
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    On that Day shall no Intercession avail Except for those for whom Permission has been granted By (God) Most Gracious And whose word is Acceptable to Him.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:109
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    And they say: "(God) Most Gracious has begotten Offspring." Glory to Him! They are (but) servants raised To honour.

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:26
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    When the Unbelievers see thee, They treat thee not except With ridicule. "Is this," (They say), "the one who talks Of your gods?" And they Blaspheme at the mention Of (God) Most Gracious!

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:36
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say, "Who can keep You safe by night and by day From (the Wrath of) (God) Most Gracious?" Yet they Turn away from the mention Of their Lord.

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:42
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Say: "O my Lord! Judge Thou in truth! "Our Lord Most Gracious Is the One Whose assistance Should be sought against The blasphemies ye utter!

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:112
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    That Day, the dominion As of right and truth, Shall be (wholly) for (God) Most Merciful: it will be A Day of dire difficulty For the Misbelievers.

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:26
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    He Who created the heavens And the earth and all That is between, in six days, And is firmly established On the Throne (of authority): God Most Gracious: Ask thou, then, about Him Of any acquainted (with such things).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:59
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    When it is said to them, "Adore ye (God) Most Gracious!", They say, "And what is (God) Most Gracious? Shall we adore That which thou commandest us?" And it increases their flight (From the Truth).

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:60
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    And the servants of (God) Most Gracious are those Who walk on the earth In humility, and when the ignorant Address them, they say, "Peace!";

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:63
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    But there comes not To them a newly-revealed Message from (God) Most Gracious, But they turn away therefrom.

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:5
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    "It is from Solomon, and is (As follows), 'In the name Of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:30
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Thou canst but admonish Such a one as follows The Message and fears The (Lord) Most Gracious, unseen: Give such a one, therefore, Good tidings, of Forgiveness And a reward most generous.

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:11
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    The (people) said: "Ye are Only men like ourselves And (God) Most Gracious Sends no sort of revelation: Ye do nothing but lie."

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:15
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Shall I take (other) gods Besides Him? If (God) Most Gracious should Intend some adversity for me, Of no use whatever Will be their intercession For me, nor can they Deliver me.

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:23
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    They will say: "Ah! Woe unto us! Who Hath raised us up From our beds of repose?" (A voice will say:) "This is what (God) Most Gracious had promised. And true was the word Of the apostles!"

    Surah Ya-Sin, verse 36:52
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    A revelation from (God). Most Gracious, Most Merciful—

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:2