Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem, Ar-Ra'uf #SuhaibWebb
Rahman and Raheem both come from the same root of ra-haa-meem (ر-ح-م), which means “ar-riqqa wal-ta’atuf”—a combination of tenderness and compassion.
Ar-Rahman is the Entirely Merciful whose “All-inclusive mercy gives to both the worthy and unworthy. The mercy of God is perfect and all-inclusive. IHe is in truth the Compassionate absolutely,” (al-Ghazali). Ar-Raheem is more specific mercy towards the Believers. Ar-Ra'uf is "the One who has pity (on others), and pity is the intensification of mercy. Therefore it has the same meaning as Rahim though in an intensified form, and the discussion of Ar-Rahim has already been presented." (Al-Ghazali)
And in all cases of difficulty, remember that the Prophet ﷺ said, “No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that.” (Bukhari).
Have Mercy on Others - The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Those who show mercy to their fellow beings will be shown mercy by the Merciful Lord. So, show mercy to those on the earth, and He Who is in the heavens will show mercy to you,” (Tirmidhi). Be merciful in your interactions with people, and do not be harsh.
Learn the Things that Bring About Allah's Mercy
Do Things that Increase the Mercy in Your Heart - Sometimes we can become numb to the suffering around us. We get so caught up in our lives that we lose the connection to other people, thus unable to empathize with their struggle.
Follow the One who was Sent as a Mercy to the Worlds (Prophet pbuh)
Look at the Manifestations of Allah's Mercy in your life, in Times When He has Given, and in Times When He has Withheld - Reflection is considered one of the greatest acts of worship. We are the benefactors of so many mercies, everyday of our lives. Moreover, there are many times when something that is perceives as 'bad' turns out to be something good for us. So take the time to reflect on Allah's mercy in your life - the times He protected you, the times He gave you, and even the times He withheld from you.
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