الرحمن
- Surah number
- 55
- Ayahs
- 78
- Meaning
- The Most Merciful
- Revelation
- Commonly classified as Medinan
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About Surah Ar-Rahman
Surah Ar-Rahman repeatedly calls human beings and jinn to recognise the favours of their Lord. It moves through the gifts of revelation and creation, the balance established in the world, accountability and descriptions of the gardens promised to the righteous.
Main themes
- Allah’s mercy and countless favours
- Balance, justice and responsibility
- The shared address to human beings and jinn
- Accountability and the gardens of Paradise
Listening and reading
Pause and reflect on the recurring question that asks which of the Lord’s favours can be denied. Listen attentively and use a trusted translation or tafsir when studying the meaning. For questions about religious rulings, consult a qualified scholar.
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