Explanation

The word Haleem comes from the root ha-laam-meem which has numerous classical Arabic connotations such as to be forbearing, mild, lenient, clement, to be forgiving, gentle, deliberate, to be leisurely in manner, not hasty, to be calm, serene, to manage one’s temper and to exhibit moderation.

Al-Haleem is the One who gives respite and does not hasten to punish the one who disobeys Him or goes against His command. Al-Haleem waits for His servant to repent from his sin and seek His forgiveness. His anger does not overwhelm Him and is not provoked by the ignorance of the ignorant or the disobedience of the disobedient. The One who is Al-Haleem is the One Who forgives when He is able to punish and Who gives respite and does not hasten the punishment.

Al-Haleem is the One Who keeps bestowing blessings, both visible and hidden, on His creation, even though they disobey Him and make many mistakes. So He forgives and does not give the sinners the punishment they deserve; He encourages them to repent and gives them time to turn to Him. Halim is the patience that arises from a sense of deep serenity, lenience, and calm deliberation.

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Quran References

There is no blame upon you for that to which you [indirectly] allude concerning a proposal to women or for what you conceal within yourselves. Allah knows that you will have them in mind. But do not promise them secretly except for saying a proper saying. And do not determine to undertake a marriage contract until the decreed period reaches its end. And know that Allah knows what is within yourselves, so beware of Him. And know that Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing.  (Quran 2:235)

The seven heavens and the earth and whatever is in them exalt Him. And there is not a thing except that it exalts [Allah] by His praise, but you do not understand their [way of] exalting. Indeed, He is ever Forbearing and Forgiving.  (Quran 17:44)

He will surely cause them to enter an entrance with which they will be pleased, and indeed, Allah is Knowing and Forbearing.  (Quran 22:59) 

Indeed, Allah holds the heavens and the earth, lest they cease. And if they should cease, no one could hold them [in place] after Him. Indeed, He is Forbearing and Forgiving. (Quran 35:41)