rahma
- noun
- Specialized
- In Islamic teachings, rahma is an essential attribute of God that emphasizes His capacity for mercy.
Examples
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The concept of rahma is central to many verses in the Quran.
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Muslims often begin prayers by invoking God's rahma and seeking His forgiveness.
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He showed great rahma to those in need, following the teachings of his faith.
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God's rahma is boundless and encompasses all beings.
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She felt the rahma of Allah during her prayers.
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Muslims believe that showing rahma towards others is a reflection of God's mercy.
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The concept of rahma teaches us to treat others with compassion and kindness.
Synonyms
Kindness shown to someone who is suffering or could be punished
A strong feeling of care for someone who is suffering and a wish to help them
Kindness and forgiveness shown to someone who has not earned it
Kindness shown to people who are suffering
Kindness and forgiveness shown to people you could punish
Antonyms
How Merciful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rahma comes from the Arabic word rahma, meaning God's 'mercy' or 'compassion', and it is the same root as the name Rahman, 'the Merciful', used in Islam. So rahma is used for God's deep, forgiving, loving care.