Surah Ar-Rahman is the fifty-fifth chapter of the Holy Quran, and it is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) before his migration to Medina. It contains seventy-eight verses.
Characteristics of Surah Ar-Rahman:
Surah Ar-Rahman is distinguished by several qualities that make it unique and impactful:
* Its opening with the name "Ar-Rahman": It is the only surah that begins with one of the names of Allah directly without any introduction or preface. This name indicates the vastness of Allah's mercy and His great benevolence.
* Its exquisite style: The surah is characterized by beautiful and impactful linguistic style, and a melodious musical rhythm that touches the emotions.
* Enumeration of blessings: The surah primarily focuses on enumerating Allah's blessings upon mankind and jinn, whether they are worldly or otherworldly. The surah mentions the manifestations of Allah's power in the universe, such as teaching the Quran, creating mankind, teaching him eloquence, the sun and the moon, the stars and the trees, the sky and the earth, and what is in them of fruits, palms, grains, and fragrant herbs.
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