Al-Haleem (الْحَلِيم)
The Forbearing
Linguistic Origins & Arabic Root
Root: ح - ل - م (H-L-M)
Etymology: Forbearing, patient restraint despite the capability to punish immediately.
Spelling & Pronunciation
Written: الحليم — alif · lam · ha · lam · ya · mim.
The article: Arabic ha (ح) is a moon letter, so the lam of the definite article ال stays audible. The Name keeps its Al- form, unlike the fourteen sun letters, which absorb the lam.
Also written: Al-Halim, Al Haleem — all romanisations of الحليم, which has no single official spelling in the Latin alphabet.
Mention in the Holy Quran
“And Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:225)
Spiritual Significance & Contemplation
Al-Haleem is not swift to anger. Even when mankind openly rebels, He continues to provide oxygen, rain, and time for sincere repentance.
Translations in Multiple Languages
The Forbearing
بردبار، سزا دینے میں جلدی نہ فرمانے والا
Yang Maha Penyantun
Hilim Sahibi, Cezada Acele Etmeyen