What does the attribute 'Al-Rahman' (the Most Gracious) specifically refer to in Islamic theology?

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What does the attribute 'Al-Rahman' (the Most Gracious) specifically refer to in Islamic theology?

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Allah's universal mercy extended to all creatures in this world — Al-Rahman refers to Allah's universal, all-encompassing mercy that extends to all of creation in this world, both believers and non-believers. Al-Rahim (the Most Merciful) is the attribute describing mercy specifically for believers in the hereafter. Unlimited power refers to Al-Qadir, and all-knowledge refers to Al-Alim.

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Allah's universal mercy extended to all creatures in this world

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Allah's perfect knowledge of all hidden and apparent things

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Allah's unlimited power over all creation

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Allah's exclusive mercy reserved for believers in the afterlife

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