2 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الرَّحِيمُ
Ar-Rahim
"Yang Maha Penyayang" — the 2nd of the 99 Names of Allah
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Rahmat khusus bagi kaum beriman di akhirat — rahmat ampunan dan surga.
Dalam Al-Qur'an: Quran 2:163
About the 99 Names of Allah
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Allah is described in the Quran and authentic hadith. Each name reveals an attribute of Allah: His mercy, might, wisdom, forgiveness, sustenance, and countless others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever memorises them will enter Paradise" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736). Ar-Rahim is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Ar-Rahim
What does Ar-Rahim mean?
Ar-Rahim (الرَّحِيمُ) means "The Especially Merciful" in English. It is the 2nd of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. A specific mercy reserved for the believers in the Hereafter — the mercy of forgiveness and Paradise.
How is Ar-Rahim written in Arabic?
Ar-Rahim is written in Arabic as الرَّحِيمُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Ar-Rahim literally means "The Especially Merciful".
Is Ar-Rahim mentioned in the Quran?
Yes — Ar-Rahim is referenced in Quran 2:163. The Quran describes Allah using His most beautiful names throughout its verses, and this particular name appears in Surah 2.
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Muslims describe and remember Allah. Compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith, each name reveals an attribute of Allah's essence, actions, or mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said whoever memorises them will enter Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736).