الرَّافِعُ
23. Ar-Rafi'
The Exalter
Meaning of Ar-Rafi'
The One who raises the status and honor of the believers, the righteous, and the humble. He elevates people in rank, knowledge, faith, and honor according to their piety and good deeds.
Benefits of Reciting Ar-Rafi'
- Reciting 'Ya Rafi'' is a powerful way to seek an elevation in one's spiritual, professional, and social status.
- It instills a deep sense of humility, as one understands that all honor and elevation come solely from Allah, not from one's own efforts.
- Motivates a person to pursue the things that truly exalt them in Allah's sight: knowledge, faith, and good character.
Ar-Rafi' in the Quran
The concept appears in verses like 'Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees' (58:11). The name is established through Hadith.
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Rafi''
When you call upon Ar-Rafi', you are asking The Exalter to raise your rank in this life and, more importantly, in the Hereafter. It is a plea for honor and elevation through means that are pleasing to Him.
For Higher Spiritual Rank
"'Ya Rafi', elevate my status among the righteous in this life and in the Hereafter. Raise me in degrees of faith and closeness to You.'"
For Success and Promotion in Worldly Affairs
"'Ya Rafi', exalt my mention among people, grant me success in my work, and elevate me through means that are pure and lawful.'"
When Seeking Knowledge
"'Ya Rafi', raise me in degrees through beneficial knowledge, and make me among those whom You have exalted.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary cause is Taqwa (God-consciousness). The Quran and Hadith also specify seeking knowledge, being humble, having good character, and believing in Allah as key factors that lead to being exalted by Ar-Rafi'.
Not necessarily. True elevation is in one's spiritual rank and closeness to Allah. Worldly success may or may not accompany this. A poor but pious scholar is more exalted in the sight of Allah than a rich and powerful tyrant.
Humility is recognizing that you have no power or honor of your own. Asking Ar-Rafi' to exalt you is the ultimate act of humility, because you are acknowledging that He is the ONLY source of honor and you are seeking it directly from Him, not through your own perceived merit.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: Ar-Rafi' elevates people primarily based on:
Question 2: The opposite and complementary name to Ar-Rafi' is:
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