What Al-Barr means
Al-Barr means the Source of all goodness, the Most Kind and Good. He does good to His creation, keeps His promises and is gentle with His servants. The people of Paradise will say: 'He is Al-Barr, the Most Merciful' (52:28).
- Arabic
- الْبَرُّ
- Root
- ب ر ر: goodness, kindness
- Meaning
- The Source of all goodness
In the Qur'an
This name is mentioned in the Qur'an.
إِنَّا كُنَّا مِن قَبْلُ نَدْعُوهُ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْبَرُّ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
Living by this name
Be good to your parents (birr al-walidayn) and to all people. Pray: Ya Barr, treat me with Your goodness.