The meaning of Al-Ra’ūf
Understand the depth of tenderness, kindness and care contained within this Name.
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Understanding Al-Ra’ūfDiscovering the tender compassion of Allah
We all know what Al-Raḥmān and Al-Raḥīm mean. But have you ever pondered what Al-Ra’ūf means? This session unpacks the Name that reveals a side of Allah’s mercy the others don’t — and how it can reshape the way you face hardship, treat others and turn back to Allah.
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DateThu 6 August
Time7:30 PM UK
LocationLive online
CostCompletely free
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What you will explore
A Name of Allah that changes how you understand mercy
This focused session will move beyond a translation of the Name and help you understand its meaning, its relationship with other Names of mercy and its effect on daily life.
How the Names differ
Explore the relationship between Al-Ra’ūf, Al-Raḥmān and Al-Raḥīm without treating them as interchangeable.
Where it appears
Reflect on how the Qur’an uses this Name and what its context teaches us about Allah.
Living by this Name
Take away practical ways to strengthen worship, hope, patience and compassion towards others.
More than a translation
Why three Names of mercy?
The Names Al-Raḥmān, Al-Raḥīm and Al-Ra’ūf all point to Allah’s mercy, but each carries its own shade of meaning. The webinar will unpack their relationship carefully and show why the distinctions matter.
Al-Raḥmān
Explore the vastness and all-encompassing nature associated with this Name.
Al-Raḥīm
Understand the continuing and specially bestowed mercy conveyed by this Name.
Al-Ra’ūf
Discover the profound gentleness and tender care expressed through this Name.
Precision matters here — a translation can capture the sense of a Name, but not its full depth. This session focuses on what each Name reveals about how Allah relates to you.
Practical application
What does knowing Al-Ra’ūf change in your life?
During hardship
Recognise Allah’s gentle care even when the wisdom behind a difficult moment is not yet clear.
In your relationships
Learn to combine compassion with gentleness when advising, correcting and supporting others.
When returning to Allah
Approach repentance with hope in the One whose mercy includes tenderness and care.
In worship
Build a more personal awareness of who you are calling upon in du‘ā and remembrance.
Your instructors
Learn with Shaykh Shaqur Rehman and Shaykh Farid Haibatan
Shaykh Shaqur Rehman
Connecting the meaning of the Name to worship, character and practical daily life.
Shaykh Farid Haibatan
Bringing depth in Arabic, Islamic Studies and classical scholarship to the exploration of Allah’s Names and their practical effect on faith and character.
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Register free and your joining details will be sent to your email before the webinar.
✓Free live online session
✓Approximately 30–45 minutes
✓Accessible for both new and existing students
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
Is the webinar free?
Yes. Registration and attendance are completely free.
Where will it take place?
The webinar will be delivered live online. Joining details will be emailed to registered attendees.
When is the webinar?
Thursday 6 August 2026 at 7:30 PM UK time.
How long will it last?
The planned session length is approximately 30–45 minutes.
Do I need prior knowledge of the Names of Allah?
No. The session is designed to be accessible whether this is your first focused study of a Name of Allah or you have studied the topic before.
