This Surah takes its name after the name of Allah mentioned in the first Ayat, الرَّحْمَـٰنُ “The Most Merciful” (55:1). This is the only Surah of the Qur’an that begins with a name of Allah, in this case, ar-Rahman. There are 78 Ayat in this Surah.The Surah clearly indicates that Prophet Muhammad is Allah’s Prophet and Messenger for both human beings as well as Jinns. Allah’s many blessings and favors are mentioned in this Surah. Human beings and Jinn are invited to remember these favors and not to deny Allah’s blessings.Sections: The various bounties of Allah. Everything is finite, but Allah is infinite. Everyone depends on Allah. The warnings to the guilty. The rewards for the righteous.
