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العَفُوُّ

Al-Afuw Meaning

Transliteration
Al-Afuw
Pronunciation
al-a-FUWW
English meaning
The Pardoner
German meaning
Der Verzeihende
Turkish meaning
Affeden
Arabic name
العَفُوُّ

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Explanation

Al-Afuw describes Allah’s erasing and overlooking of guilt beyond mere forgiveness. In a Sunni Hanafi-compatible framing, this is understood in a manner befitting Allah, without likeness to creation.

Dua usage

In supplication, this name especially fits when asking for complete pardon, release from shame, and strength to forgive appropriately.

Reflection

The practical lesson is this: pardon teaches that not every possible punishment must be carried out.

Source note

Source frame for Al-Afuw: Qur’an 7:180 permits calling upon Allah by His beautiful names; the ninety-nine framework is established in Bukhari/Muslim without limiting Allah’s names to that number.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Al-Afuw mean?

Al-Afuw means "The Pardoner."

How can I call upon Allah with Al-Afuw in dua?

In supplication, this name especially fits when asking for complete pardon, release from shame, and strength to forgive appropriately.

Is Al-Afuw individually claimed as sahih-confirmed here?

No. This app keeps the dataset source note visible and treats the common learning list with source awareness. Source frame for Al-Afuw: Qur’an 7:180 permits calling upon Allah by His beautiful names; the ninety-nine framework is established in Bukhari/Muslim without limiting Allah’s names to that number.