Rahimahullah ( ar, رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ, translit=raḥimahu llāh, lit=God have mercy on him) is a phrase often used after mentioning the righteous
Islamic persons who lived after the
companions of Muhammad
Companion may refer to:
Relationships Currently
* Any of several interpersonal relationships such as friend or acquaintance
* A domestic partner, akin to a spouse
* Sober companion, an addiction treatment coach
* Companion (caregiving), a caregive ...
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The mention of a late male teacher, scholar, leader, or even a relative who was known for his goodness can be followed by the praying of mercy upon him. The equivalent phrase in referring to a woman is rahimahallah ( ar, رَحِمَهَا ٱللَّٰهُ, link=no, translit=raḥimahā -llāh).
References
Arabic words and phrases
Islamic honorifics
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