Rahimahullah Meaning
May Allah have mercy on him. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ
- Transliteration
- Raḥimahu-llāh
- Meaning
- May Allah have mercy on him
Rahimahullah means “may Allah have mercy on him”. Muslims say it after mentioning a Muslim who has passed away, such as a scholar or a family member.
Forms
Raḥimahu-llāh (him), raḥimaha-llāh (her), raḥimahumu-llāh (them).
Dua for those before us
The Quran teaches: “Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith” (Quran 59:10). Saying rahimahullah is a short version of that dua.
More duas
See the dua for someone who has passed away, and what to say on hearing of a death: Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Rahimahullah mean?
“May Allah have mercy on him.” It is said for a Muslim who has passed away.
What is the female form of Rahimahullah?
“Rahimahallah”: may Allah have mercy on her.