Skip to content

Also known as: al-barr name of allah · ya barr · al-barr meaning

اَلْبَرُّ

English

The Most Kind, the Ever-Benevolent.

al-Barr

Reference

It is in Sūrat aṭ-Ṭūr (52), verse 28, which reads: “Indeed, we used to call upon Him before; truly, He is the Most Kind, the Most Merciful”:

  • Qur'an 52:28

Explanation

Al-Barr comes from the root b-r-r, which has to do with goodness, righteousness and kindness. Said of Allah, it describes One who is good and kind to His servants. In the verse it is joined with ar-Raḥīm, the Most Merciful, so kindness and mercy are affirmed together. The verse gives this Name as the reason the speakers used to call upon Him: He is al-Barr.

Questions and answers

What does Al-Barr mean?

Al-Barr is a Name of Allah meaning the Most Kind, the Ever-Benevolent. It comes from the root b-r-r, which has to do with goodness, righteousness and kindness. It describes One who is good and kind to His servants.

Where is Al-Barr mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Barr is mentioned in Qur’an 52:28, where it is joined with ar-Rahim, the Most Merciful. The verse gives this Name as the reason the speakers used to call upon Him.