Surah Ar-Rahman

The Most Merciful

سُورَةُ الرَّحْمَٰنِ

Surah 55 78 Verses Medinan
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About This Surah

Introduction To The Surah

Surah Ar-Rahman, meaning 'The Most Merciful,' is the 55th chapter of the Quran with 78 verses. This Medinan surah, often called the Bride of the Quran, celebrates Allah’s countless blessings and mercy, urging gratitude and reflection on His creation.

Revelation And Historical Context

Revealed in Medina, Surah Ar-Rahman emphasized Allah’s mercy and blessings to the growing Muslim community. Its repetitive refrain, ‘Which of your Lord’s favors will you deny?’ challenged both humans and jinn to recognize divine gifts and embrace faith.

Key Themes And Tafsir

The tafsir of Surah Ar-Rahman focuses on Allah’s mercy, His signs in creation, and the rewards of Paradise contrasted with the punishment of Hell. It emphasizes gratitude, tawhid, and the transient nature of worldly life.

Benefits Of Recitation

Reciting Surah Ar-Rahman fosters gratitude and deepens love for Allah’s mercy. It’s believed to bring spiritual peace, blessings, and protection, often recited to inspire thankfulness and devotion.

Reciter Mishary Rashid Alafasy

Mishary Rashid Alafasy

Style: Murattal

Mishary Rashid Alafasy is a Kuwaiti reciter and imam. He is known for his unique vocal control and deeply moving recitation style, which has made him one of the most recognized reciters globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Surah Ar-Rahman celebrates Allah’s mercy and blessings, highlighting His signs in creation and urging gratitude with its refrain, ‘Which of your Lord’s favors will you deny?’

Surah Ar-Rahman is called the Bride of the Quran due to its beautiful, poetic style and its focus on Allah’s mercy, captivating the hearts of listeners.

Reciting Surah Ar-Rahman fosters gratitude, brings spiritual peace, and offers blessings and protection, inspiring devotion to Allah’s mercy.

Surah Ar-Rahman was revealed in Medina, emphasizing Allah’s mercy and blessings to inspire gratitude in the Muslim community.

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