Surah Ar-Rahman
سورة الرحمن
بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
📖 Page 1 Verse-by-Verse Translations
The Most Merciful
Taught the Qur'an
Created man
[And] taught him eloquence
The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation
And the stars and trees prostrate
And the heaven He raised and imposed the balance
That you not transgress within the balance
And establish weight in justice and do not make deficient the balance
And the earth He laid [out] for the creatures
Therein is fruit and palm trees having sheaths [of dates]
And grain having husks and scented plants
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny
About Surah Ar-Rahman
Surah Ar-Rahman (55th Chapter) is known as Arus al-Quran (The Bride of the Quran). It features the powerful 31-time repeated verse: 'Fabi-ayyi ala'i Rabbikuma tukadhdhiban' (Which then of the favors of your Lord will you deny?). Rasoolullah (ﷺ) praised its rhythm and profound reflection on divine mercy.
📜Revelation History & Period
Classification: Meccan Surah (Chronological Order #97 in Revelation Timeline)
Revelation Context: Revealed in Makkah Mukarramah proclaiming divine bounties, creation of man and jinn, and the refrain 'Fabi-ayyi ala'i Rabbikuma tukadhdhiban'.
Key Themes & Lessons
- Manifestation of divine mercy (Ar-Rahman) in teaching the Quran and creating man
- Harmonious order of the sun, moon, stars, trees, and oceans
- Dual address to mankind and jinn reflecting on Allah's favors
- Description of Jannah's rivers, gardens, and ultimate rewards
When Commonly Recited
Recited daily for peace, spiritual tranquility, gratitude, and healing (Ruqyah).
👑Aala Hazrat & Ahle Sunnat Scholarly References
- Kanzul Iman — Translation by Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ)
- Fatawa Razvia — Vol. 26 (Arus al-Quran & Virtues)
- Bahar-e-Shariat — Part 4