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الغَفُور
Al-Ghafūr Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Ghafūr
- Pronunciation
- Al-Gha-fuur
- English meaning
- The All-Forgiving, The Exceedingly Forgiving
- German meaning
- Der Allvergebende, der ständig Verzeihende
- Turkish meaning
- Mağfireti çok olan
What does Al-Ghafūr mean?
The One who forgives extensively and repeatedly. He veils the sins of His servants and protects them from the spiritual consequences of their actions.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Ghafūr in dua?
The primary name to invoke when seeking 'Istighfar' (forgiveness), especially for repeated failings.
Reflection
Al-Ghafūr reminds us that no sin is too large for His mercy, as long as the turn back to Him is sincere.
Source note
An intensive form of forgiveness that implies quantity and quality.
Found in Quran Ayah(s): (2:173)(8: 69)(16:11 0)(41:32)