Al-Kareem (الْكَرِيم)
The Most Generous
Linguistic Origins & Arabic Root
Root: ك - ر - م (K-R-M)
Etymology: Generosity, noble benevolence, unprompted giving.
Spelling & Pronunciation
Written: الكريم — alif · lam · kaf · ra · ya · mim.
The article: Arabic kaf (ك) 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-Karim, Al Kareem — all romanisations of الكريم, which has no single official spelling in the Latin alphabet.
Mention in the Holy Quran
“O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?”
— Surah Al-Infitar (82:6)
Spiritual Significance & Contemplation
Al-Kareem gives before being asked, pardons when He has the power to punish, and bestows honors beyond what anyone has earned.
Translations in Multiple Languages
The Most Generous
بے پایاں کرم اور سخاوت فرمانے والا
Yang Maha Pemurah
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