83 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الرَّءُوفُ
Ar-Rauf
"The Most Kind" — the 83rd of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
Tender, gentle, patient with our fragility.
In the Quran: Quran 2:143
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-Rauf is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Ar-Rauf
What does Ar-Rauf mean?
Ar-Rauf (الرَّءُوفُ) means "The Most Kind" in English. It is the 83rd of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. Tender, gentle, patient with our fragility.
How is Ar-Rauf written in Arabic?
Ar-Rauf is written in Arabic as الرَّءُوفُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Ar-Rauf literally means "The Most Kind".
Is Ar-Rauf mentioned in the Quran?
Yes — Ar-Rauf is referenced in Quran 2:143. 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).