Rahimahullah (Arabic:رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ,romanized:raḥimahu llāh,lit.'God have mercy on him') is a phrase often used after mentioning the righteous Islamic persons who lived after the companions of Muhammad. The mention of a late male teacher, scholar, leader, or even a relative who was known for his goodness can be followed by the praying of mercy upon him. The equivalent phrase in referring to a woman is rahimahallah (Arabic:رَحِمَهَا ٱللَّٰهُ,romanized:raḥimahā -llāh).