# Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) | UK Prayer Times

> Surah Ar-Rahman: The Most Merciful. Surah ar-Rahman is sometimes called the 'Bride of the Qur'an' for its rhythmic beauty.

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Surah 55 of 114

# Surah Ar-Rahman

Quick Answer

Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) is Surah 55 of the Quran — The Most Merciful, 78 verses, medinan. UK Prayer Times provides the Arabic text, transliteration and English translation for each verse.

Last updated 17 July 2026

الرحمن

The Most Merciful · 78 verses · Medinan

Surah ar-Rahman is sometimes called the 'Bride of the Qur'an' for its rhythmic beauty. It is famous for the recurring verse 'Then which of the favours of your Lord will you both deny?' which appears 31 times — addressing humans and jinn together about the countless blessings of Allah.

Virtues & Benefits

-   Has been called the 'Bride of the Qur'an' (Bayhaqi).
-   The 31 repetitions of 'Then which of the favours of your Lord will you both deny?' build deep gratitude.
-   Combines reminders of mercy, accountability, paradise and creation in one rhythmic surah.

When to read

-   On Friday, as part of weekly remembrance.
-   Whenever you need a reminder of Allah's countless blessings.
-   As a healing recitation for the heart and as ruqyah for the sick.

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