Connotations of the term mercy and its derivatives in the language, and their uses in the Quran

Abstract

This research examines the connotations of the term “raḥmah” (mercy) and its derivatives in both linguistic and Qur’anic usage. It begins by clarifying the concept of the term and its subject, considering it an independent field of study with significance in understanding Qur’anic texts and terminology. The study also investigates the meaning of “raḥmah” in the Qur’an and its relationship with linguistic dictionaries as a preliminary approach to understanding the content of the research title. To provide a clearer picture, the study involves an examination of the occurrences of the term in the Qur’an, including: the quantitative aspect, represented by its instances in the Qur’an, and the qualitative aspect, in terms of the forms of its derivatives. The research then analyzes these occurrences regarding their frequency and form, followed by an analysis of their contextual meanings in each instance.