Surah Ar-Rahmaan (سُورَةُ الرَّحۡمَٰن) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir

Overview

Ar-Rahmaan (سُورَةُ الرَّحۡمَٰن) — "The Beneficent" is the 55th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 78 verses and is a Medinan (Madani) surah.

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Selected Verses

Verse 1

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ

THE MOST GRACIOUS

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Verse 2

عَلَّمَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ

has imparted this Qur’an [unto man].

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Verse 3

خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ

He has created man:

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Verse 4

عَلَّمَهُ ٱلْبَيَانَ

He has imparted unto him articulate thought and speech.

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Verse 5

ٱلشَّمْسُ وَٱلْقَمَرُ بِحُسْبَانٍۢ

[At His behest] the sun and the moon run their appointed courses;

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Verse 6

وَٱلنَّجْمُ وَٱلشَّجَرُ يَسْجُدَانِ

[before Him] prostrate them­selves the stars and the trees.

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Verse 7

وَٱلسَّمَآءَ رَفَعَهَا وَوَضَعَ ٱلْمِيزَانَ

And the skies has He raised high, and has devised [for all things] a measure,

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Verse 8

أَلَّا تَطْغَوْا۟ فِى ٱلْمِيزَانِ

so that you [too, O men,] might never transgress the measure [of what is right]:

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Verse 9

وَأَقِيمُوا۟ ٱلْوَزْنَ بِٱلْقِسْطِ وَلَا تُخْسِرُوا۟ ٱلْمِيزَانَ

weigh, therefore, [your deeds] with equity, and cut not the measure short!

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Verse 10

وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَضَعَهَا لِلْأَنَامِ

And the earth has He spread out for all living beings,

...and 68 more verses. Read the full surah in your Quran or via a trusted Islamic app.

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Key Themes

The surah of Ar-Rahmaan (The Beneficent) covers important Islamic themes including faith, guidance, and the relationship between humanity and Allah. As a Medinan (Madani) surah, it reflects the spiritual and theological context of that period of revelation.

Virtues of Reading This Surah

Regular recitation of the Quran is highly encouraged. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

"The best of you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it." — Sahih Al-Bukhari

Reading any portion of the Quran brings immense rewards. Make a habit of reciting Surah Ar-Rahmaan as part of your daily Quran reading.

How to Recite

1. Make wudu (ritual purification) before touching the Mushaf
2. Begin with "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil)
3. Begin with Bismillah (except in Surah At-Tawbah)
4. Recite with tarteel (measured, deliberate pace)
5. Reflect on the meaning as you recite

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When was Surah Ar-Rahmaan revealed? It was revealed during the Medinan (Madani) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.

Q: How many verses does Surah Ar-Rahmaan have? It contains 78 ayaat (verses).

Q: What does "The Beneficent" mean? The name "Ar-Rahmaan" translates to "The Beneficent" in English.