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 | And speak not to Me! Al-Muminoon: 108 Sharh al-'Aqeedah al-Wasitiyyah: p |
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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 | The prior signifies that Mercy is His attribute, while the latter signifies that He is merciful towards His creation with His Mercy |
So the prior is for a description and the latter is for an action.
30'Ar-Raheem' — a noun that signifies the action [2] | |
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