This paper examines one of Allah's names (Al-Raḥmān, the Merciful), and the unique manner in which it appears within some verses, in contexts that do not reflect its meaning - derived from 'Mercy'. In light of multiple perspectives by scholars on this, it was imperative to read into the name's mention in the Quran, study what has been introduced by scholars, and differentiate Al-Raḥmān from Al-Raḥīm (also derived from Mercy). Additionally, it was important to examine the various contexts to better comprehend the name's definition and address the primary question of why it appears in contexts that do not reflect its original meaning. This paper also sheds light on Surah Al-Raḥmān, as it bears the name, in search for some of its secrets. The study concluded that the placement of the name did not contradict its linguistic status. Appearing in varying contexts is intended as a message, to remind of Allah's mercy and grace, and that Islam is built on the principle of mercy, which is a message to all humanity, Muslims and particularly preachers, to embody the mercy that Allah sent His Messenger (PBUH). This paper examines one of Allah's names (Al-Raḥmān, the Merciful), and the unique manner in which it appears within some verses, in contexts that do not reflect its meaning - derived from 'Mercy'. In light of multiple perspectives by scholars on this, it was imperative to read into the name's mention in the Quran, study what has been introduced by scholars, and differentiate Al-Raḥmān from Al-Raḥīm (also derived from Mercy). Additionally, it was important to examine the various contexts to better comprehend the name's definition and address the primary question of why it appears in contexts that do not reflect its original meaning. This paper also sheds light on Surah Al-Raḥmān, as it bears the name, in search for some of its secrets. The study concluded that the placement of the name did not contradict its linguistic status. Appearing in varying contexts is intended as a message, to remind of Allah's mercy and grace, and that Islam is built on the principle of mercy, which is a message to all humanity, Muslims and particularly preachers, to embody the mercy that Allah sent His Messenger (PBUH).
مجموعه
تاريخ نشر
2020
توصيف ظاهري
201-226
عنوان
Al-Bayan: Journal of Qur'an and Hadith Studies
شماره جلد
18/2
شماره استاندارد بين المللي پياييندها
2232-1969
اصطلاحهای موضوعی کنترل نشده
اصطلاح موضوعی
context
اصطلاح موضوعی
indication
اصطلاح موضوعی
Quranic verses
اصطلاح موضوعی
Raḥmān
اصطلاح موضوعی
Sūrah
نام شخص به منزله سر شناسه - (مسئولیت معنوی درجه اول )