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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

I would like to know the meaning of the name Raheel and Rahil.Many people tell me that It means `the one who shows the way` and some also have a negative meaning for it. I want your suggestion on this. 

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Answer:

Meaning of Name Raahil Rahil

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

The Arabic term ‘Raahil’ or ‘Raheel’ literally means one who is gone or one who is going. The ‘one who shows the way’ would be the Arabic term ‘Hadi’.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan