Ar-Rafi'
Ar-Rafi' (الرَّافِع) is name number 23 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Exalter, The Elevator". Ar-Rafi' raises and elevates whom He wills in rank and honour. He lifts the sincere and the humble.
Key takeaways
- Ar-Rafi' (الرَّافِع) means "The Exalter, The Elevator".
- It is name number 23 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).
- The name is one of Allah's beautiful attributes, used in remembrance (dhikr) and supplication.
What does Ar-Rafi' mean?
Ar-Rafi' (الرَّافِع) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Exalter, The Elevator. Ar-Rafi' raises and elevates whom He wills in rank and honour. He lifts the sincere and the humble.
Reflecting on Ar-Rafi'
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah by His beautiful names and to reflect on what each one means for their own lives. Knowing that Allah is Ar-Rafi' - the exalter, the elevator - shapes how a believer trusts, hopes and turns to Him. The names are often repeated in remembrance (dhikr) and woven into supplication (du'a), ideally with the heart present and aware of the meaning rather than the tongue alone.
Common questions
What does Ar-Rafi' mean?
Ar-Rafi' (الرَّافِع) means "The Exalter, The Elevator". Ar-Rafi' raises and elevates whom He wills in rank and honour. He lifts the sincere and the humble.
Is Ar-Rafi' one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Ar-Rafi' is name number 23 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), the beautiful names and attributes of Allah established in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is the meaning of الرَّافِع?
الرَّافِع is read as Ar-Rafi' and means "The Exalter, The Elevator" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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