Rahimahullah ( ar, رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ, translit=raḥimahu llāh, lit=God have mercy on him) is a phrase often used after mentioning the righteous Islamic persons who lived after the

companions of Muhammad Companion may refer to: Relationships Currently * Any of several interpersonal relationships such as friend or acquaintance * A domestic partner, akin to a spouse * Sober companion, an addiction treatment coach * Companion (caregiving), a caregive ...

. The mention of a late male teacher, scholar, leader, or even a relative who was known for his goodness can be followed by the praying of mercy upon him. The equivalent phrase in referring to a woman is rahimahallah ( ar, رَحِمَهَا ٱللَّٰهُ, link=no, translit=raḥimahā -llāh).

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