Taraweeh Reflection
Day 19: Juzz 19
14 Qualities of True Servants of The Most Merciful
In Surah Al-Furqan, Allah describes the special qualities of “ʿIbād al-Raḥmān” (عباد الرحمن) — the Servants of the Most Merciful. These characteristics appear mainly in verses 63–76 and outline the ideal moral, spiritual, and social behavior of a believer.
Below are the key qualities with the Arabic verse and English meaning.
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Qualities of the Servants of Ar-Rahman
1. Humility
Arabic
وَعِبَادُ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الَّذِينَ يَمْشُونَ عَلَى الْأَرْضِ هَوْنًا
Translation
“The servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly.”
— Qur’an 25:63
Meaning:
•Not arrogant
•Gentle and modest in behavior.
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2. Respond to Ignorance with Peace
Arabic
وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ الْجَاهِلُونَ قَالُوا سَلَامًا
Translation
“When the ignorant address them harshly, they say words of peace.”
— Qur’an 25:63
Meaning:
•Avoid pointless arguments
•Control anger.
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3. Devotion in Night Prayer
Arabic
وَالَّذِينَ يَبِيتُونَ لِرَبِّهِمْ سُجَّدًا وَقِيَامًا
Translation
“Those who spend the night before their Lord prostrating and standing (in prayer).”
— Qur’an 25:64
Meaning:
•Regular voluntary prayer at night.
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4. Fear of Hellfire
Arabic
وَالَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا اصْرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ
Translation
“Those who say: ‘Our Lord, turn away from us the punishment of Hell.’”
— Qur’an 25:65
Meaning:
•Constant awareness of accountability.
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5. Moderation in Spending
Arabic
وَالَّذِينَ إِذَا أَنفَقُوا لَمْ يُسْرِفُوا وَلَمْ يَقْتُرُوا
Translation
“Those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor miserly.”
— Qur’an 25:67
Meaning:
•Balanced financial behavior.
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6. Pure Monotheism (No Shirk)
Arabic
وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَدْعُونَ مَعَ اللَّهِ إِلَٰهًا آخَرَ
Translation
“Those who do not invoke another god besides Allah.”
— Qur’an 25:68
Meaning:
•Absolute devotion to Allah alone.
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7. Respect for Human Life
Arabic
وَلَا يَقْتُلُونَ النَّفْسَ الَّتِي حَرَّمَ اللَّهُ
Translation
“They do not kill a soul which Allah has forbidden.”
— Qur’an 25:68
Meaning:
•Sanctity of life.
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8. Chastity
Arabic
وَلَا يَزْنُونَ
Translation
“And they do not commit adultery.”
— Qur’an 25:68
Meaning:
•Sexual morality and purity.
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9. Repentance and Reform
Arabic
إِلَّا مَن تَابَ وَآمَنَ وَعَمِلَ عَمَلًا صَالِحًا
Translation
“Except those who repent, believe, and do righteous deeds.”
— Qur’an 25:70
Meaning:
•Allah accepts sincere repentance.
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10. Avoid False Testimony
Arabic
وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَشْهَدُونَ الزُّورَ
Translation
“Those who do not bear false witness.”
— Qur’an 25:72
Meaning:
•Honesty and integrity.
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11. Avoid Useless Activities
Arabic
وَإِذَا مَرُّوا بِاللَّغْوِ مَرُّوا كِرَامًا
Translation
“When they pass by vain talk, they pass with dignity.”
— Qur’an 25:72
Meaning:
•Avoid gossip, pointless disputes, and immoral gatherings.
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12. Reflect on Allah’s Signs
Arabic
لَمْ يَخِرُّوا عَلَيْهَا صُمًّا وَعُمْيَانًا
Translation
“They do not fall upon them deaf and blind.”
— Qur’an 25:73
Meaning:
•They reflect and understand revelation.
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13. Care for Family Guidance
Arabic
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ
Translation
“Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes.”
— Qur’an 25:74
Meaning:
•Desire righteous families.
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14. Leadership in Righteousness
Arabic
وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Translation
“And make us leaders for the righteous.”
— Qur’an 25:74
Meaning:
•Aspire to guide others in goodness.
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Reward for These Qualities
Allah promises:
“They will be rewarded with the highest place in Paradise.”
— Qur’an 25:75
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✅ Summary – Core Traits of Servants of Ar-Rahman
1.Humble
2.Peaceful with ignorant people
3.Pray at night
4.Fear Allah’s punishment
5.Moderate in spending
6.Pure monotheism
7.Respect life
8.Chaste
9.Repentant
10.Honest
11.Avoid useless speech
12.Reflect on revelation
13.Seek righteous families
14.Aim to guide others