So the prior is for a description and the latter is for an action | So it becomes known that ar-Rahman is: the One who is attributed with mercy, and Raheem is: the One who applies mercy upon His creation |
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Take us out of it, if ever we return to evil , then indeed we are oppressors Al-Muminoon: 107 They will not find mercy, rather they will find justice, Allah — the Mighty and Majestic - will say to them: Remain in it in humiliation! Al-Muminoon: 108 Sharh al-'Aqeedah al-Wasitiyyah: p |
This is what some scholars alluded to by saying: 'Ar-Rahman' is a universal mercy [to all the creation] and 'Ar-Raheem' is a specific mercy for the believers.
6The prior signifies that Mercy is His attribute, while the latter signifies that He is merciful towards His creation with His Mercy | |
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