Ramadan 1447AH Asking Ar-Rahman Series with Dr. Ibraheem A: Day 1 — Who Are the Servants of Ar-Rahman?

Before we begin asking Ar-Rahman for what we need this Ramadan, there is a quieter question the Qur’an invites us to ask first:

Who are the servants of Ar-Rahman?

In Surah Al-Furqan (25:63-76), Allaah describes a special group of people and attaches them to one of His most expansive Names — the servants of The Most Merciful. He says:

“And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth gently, and when the ignorant address them, they say [words of] peace… and those who spend the night before their Lord, prostrating and standing in prayer; and those who say, ‘Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever adhering; indeed, it is evil as a settlement and residence.’”

— Al-Furqan 25:63-66

This description is not merely poetic.

It is an invitation.

A mirror.

A path.

To belong to Ar-Rahman is to reflect His mercy in how we move through the world — in posture, tone, reactions, and restraint.

They walk with dignity, without arrogance… strength without aggression… composure without pride.

Because arrogance, even the smallest trace of it, distances the heart from Paradise.

And when harshness meets them, they do not answer with more harshness.

Allaah says:

“…and when the ignorant address them, they say: ‘Peace.’”

— Al-Furqan 25:63

This is not weakness.

This is self-mastery — the strength to control anger instead of being controlled by it.

As the Prophet ﷺ said:

“The strong is not the one who overcomes people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.”

— Sahih al-Bukhari 6114, Sahih Muslim 2609

But where does such gentleness come from?

Allaah reveals the hidden secret immediately after:

“And those who spend the night before their Lord in prostration and standing.”

— Al-Furqan 25:64

Their private nights with Allaah create their public calm with people.

When the ego bows in the darkness, mercy rises in the daylight.

The servants of Ar-Rahman also guard their lives from major sins, falsehood, and empty distractions, moving through vain talk with quiet dignity.

They ask Allaah for righteous families, knowing mercy spreads through hearts that grow together.

“Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.”

— Al-Furqan 25:74

Allah promises them the highest place in Paradise for their patience.

So before asking Ar-Rahman for provision, healing, success, or relief, Ramadan calls us to seek something deeper:

To become worthy of asking.

“When the servant lowers his ego, Ar-Rahman raises his rank.”

This Ramadan, begin with three quiet intentions:

Pause before responding when provoked

Forgive someone for the sake of Allaah (as the Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is with Allaah.” — Surah Ash-Shuraa 42:40)

Stand before your Lord, even with just two rakʿah at night

You are asking Ar-Rahman.

Become someone who carries His mercy into the world.

May Allaah make us among the servants of Ar-Rahman, soften our hearts, accept our nights, and raise our duʿā’ to Him in a way that is beautiful and beloved.

–Dr Abioye Ibraheem A.