Rahmah (ar-Raḥmah)

(Language: Arabic)

Short Description: Divine Mercy

Long Description: The same root RHM is to be found in both the Divine names ar-Raḥmān (the Compassionate, He whose Mercy envelops all things) and ar-Raḥīm (the Merciful, He who saves by His Grace). The simplest word from this same root is raḥīm (matrix), whence the maternal aspect of these Divine Names.

Sources: Introduction to Sufi Doctrine (by Titus Burckhardt)