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الرَّافِع
Ar-Rāfi‘ Meaning
- Transliteration
- Ar-Rāfi‘
- Pronunciation
- Ar-Raa-fi‘
- English meaning
- The Exalter, The Uplifter
- German meaning
- Der Erhöhende
- Turkish meaning
- Dereceleri yükselten, şan ve şeref veren
What does Ar-Rāfi‘ mean?
The One who uplifts the believers in rank and spiritual status. He elevates those who are humble and sincere, granting them honor in this world and the hereafter.
How can I call upon Allah with Ar-Rāfi‘ in dua?
Invoke 'Ya Ar-Rāfi‘' to seek spiritual elevation, strength of character, and to be raised among those who are righteous and beloved by Allah.
Reflection
Reflecting on this name teaches us that true honor comes from Allah alone. To be raised high by the Creator, one must practice humility and serve others with a pure heart.
Source note
Complements Al-Khāfiḍ. The cited verses support elevation of ranks as a divine act, but do not clearly present 'Ar-Rāfiʿ' as a direct Qur'anic name.
Traditional list basis: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3507; Qur'anic action/attribute basis: (58:11) (6:83)
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