Names of Allah
Name #66 of 99

ٱلرَّءُوفُ

Ar-Ra'uf

“The Most Kind”

Quranic Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:143

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The Kindness That Never Ends

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Scholarly Explanation

All of these Names are close in meaning and all of them point to describing the Lord with mercy, generosity and kindness. They point to the great expanse of His mercy and gifts that encompass all that is existence, being granted in accordance to the dictates of His wisdom. The believers have been specifically singled out for this and they are granted a goodly and the best portion of this.

“And had it not been for the grace of Allah and His Mercy on you, [Allah would have hastened the Punishment]. And that Allah is Ra'uf, Rahim.”

[an-Nur (24): 20]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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Prophetic Traditions

لا يَرْحَمُ اللَّهُ مَنْ لا يَرْحَمُ النَّاسَ

“Allah will not show mercy to those who do not show mercy to people.”

Ar-Rauf's kindness is a model for believers—those who show kindness and mercy to others receive His kindness in return.

Jarir ibn Abdullah رضي الله عنه·Sahih al-Bukhari 7376
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Scholarly Insights

Ar-Ra'uf is the One whose kindness is gentle and subtle. While Ar-Rahman indicates vast mercy, Ar-Ra'uf implies a tenderness and compassion that prevents hardship from reaching His servants when possible.

Ibn KathirTafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah al-Baqarah 2:207

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Living With Ar-Ra'uf

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    Show gentle kindness to those around you, especially those who are vulnerable.

  • 2

    When correcting others, use kindness rather than harshness, following Ar-Rauf's example in the Quran.

  • 3

    Appreciate Allah's kindness in the ease He places within religious obligations.

  • 4

    Be kind to yourself in your spiritual journey—Ar-Rauf does not burden you beyond your capacity.

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