Explaining the meaning of the saying of Allah the Exalted: "The Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy."

The Shaykh : Now, this is praise because it is a repetition of the description of perfection. Al-Rahman is the One possessing vast mercy, and al-Rahim is the mercy specific to the believers. Some scholars said, "Al-Rahman is with regard to His attribute, and al-Rahim is with regard to His action". Pay attention: Al-Rahman is with regard to His attribute, and al-Rahim is with regard to His action. This is the most excellent view: that He is Al-Rahman with regard to His attribute, which is why it comes in the form of fa'lan. The form fa'lan indicates vastness and fullness. Al-Rahim comes in the form of fa'il, which indicates the occurrence of an action. So Allah (Mighty and Majestic) is Al-Rahman, al-Rahim, meaning He is the One possessing vast mercy whom He extends to whom He wills of His servants. And what is the meaning of mercy, everyone? What is the meaning of mercy? What is mercy?