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The Meaning of Ar-Rajim

Ar-Rajim means, being expelled from all types of righteousness. Allah said,

﴿وَلَقَدْ زَيَّنَّا السَّمَآءَ الدُّنْيَا بِمَصَـبِيحَ وَجَعَلْنَـهَا رُجُوماً لِّلشَّيَـطِينِ﴾

(And indeed We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and We have made such lamps Rujuman (as missiles) to drive away the Shayatin (devils)) (67:5).

Allah also said,

﴿إِنَّا زَيَّنَّا السَّمَآءَ الدُّنْيَا بِزِينَةٍ الْكَوَكِبِ - وَحِفْظاً مِّن كُلِّ شَيْطَـنٍ مَّارِدٍ - لاَّ يَسَّمَّعُونَ إِلَى الْمَلإِ الاٌّعْلَى وَيُقْذَفُونَ مِن كُلِّ جَانِبٍ - دُحُوراً وَلَهُمْ عَذابٌ وَاصِبٌ - إِلاَّ مَنْ خَطِفَ الْخَطْفَةَ فَأَتْبَعَهُ شِهَابٌ ثَاقِبٌ ﴾

(Verily, We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty). And to guard against every rebellious devil. They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side. Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment. Except such as snatch away something by stealing, and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness) (37:6-10).

Further, Allah said,

﴿وَلَقَدْ جَعَلْنَا فِى السَّمَاءِ بُرُوجًا وَزَيَّنَّـهَا لِلنَّـظِرِينَ - وَحَفِظْنَـهَا مِن كُلِّ شَيْطَـنٍ رَّجِيمٍ - إِلاَّ مَنِ اسْتَرَقَ السَّمْعَ فَأَتْبَعَهُ شِهَابٌ مُّبِينٌ ﴾

(And indeed, We have put the big stars in the heaven and We beautified it for the beholders. And We have guarded it (near heaven) from every Shaytan Rajim (outcast Shaytan). Except him (devil) who steals the hearing then he is pursued by a clear flaming fire.) (15:16-18).

There are several similar Ayat. It was also said that Rajim means, the person who throws or bombards things, because the devil throws doubts and evil thoughts in people's hearts. The first meaning is more popular and accurate.


Sections

1. Al Fatiha

Which was revealed in Makkah

The Meaning of Al-Fatihah and its Various Names

How many Ayat does Al-Fatihah contain

The Number of Words and Letters in Al-Fatihah

The Reason it is called Umm Al-Kitab

Virtues of Al-Fatihah

Al-Fatihah and the Prayer

Explaining this Hadith

Reciting Al-Fatihah is required in Every Rak`ah of the Prayer

The Tafsir of Isti`adhah (seeking Refuge)

Seeking Refuge before reciting the Qur'an

Seeking Refuge with Allah when One is Angry

Is the Isti`adhah (seeking Refuge) required

Virtues of the Isti`adhah

What does Isti`adhah mean

Why the Devil is called Shaytan

The Meaning of Ar-Rajim

Bismillah is the First Ayah of Al-Fatihah

Basmalah aloud in the Prayer

The Virtue of Al-Fatihah

Basmalah is recommended before performing any Deed

The Meaning of

The Meaning of Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

The Meaning of Al-Hamd

The Difference between Praise and Thanks

The Statements of the Salaf about Al-Hamd

The Virtues of Al-Hamd

Al before Hamd encompasses all Types of Thanks and Appreciation for Allah

The Meaning of Ar-Rabb, the Lord

The Meaning of Al-`Alamin

Why is the Creation called `Alam

Indicating Sovereignty on the Day of Judgment

The Meaning of Yawm Ad-Din

Allah is Al-Malik (King or Owner)

The Meaning of Ad-Din

The Linguistic and Religious Meaning of `Ibadah

The Merit of stating the Object of the Action before the Doer of the Act, and the Merit of these Negations

Al-Fatihah indicates the Necessity of praising Allah. It is required in every Prayer.

Tawhid Al-Uluhiyyah

Tawhid Ar-Rububiyyah

Allah called His Prophet sw an `Abd

Encouraging the Performance of the Acts of Worship during Times of Distress

Why Praise was mentioned First

The Meaning of As-Sirat Al-Mustaqim, the Straight Path.

The Faithful ask for and abide by Guidance

The Summary of Al-Fatihah

The Bounties are because of Allah, not the Deviations

Saying Amin