23 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الرَّافِعُ
Ar-Rafi
"The Exalter" — the 23rd of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
He raises the humble, the sincere, the servant nobody notices.
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-Rafi is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Ar-Rafi
What does Ar-Rafi mean?
Ar-Rafi (الرَّافِعُ) means "The Exalter" in English. It is the 23rd of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. He raises the humble, the sincere, the servant nobody notices.
How is Ar-Rafi written in Arabic?
Ar-Rafi is written in Arabic as الرَّافِعُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Ar-Rafi literally means "The Exalter".
Is Ar-Rafi mentioned in the Quran?
Ar-Rafi appears in the wider Islamic tradition of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), which are compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith. Not every name has a single Quranic verse citation, but they collectively describe Allah's attributes as revealed in Islamic scripture.
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).