14. Al-Ghaffar
The Forgiving
Explanation
The One who is the greatest forgiver, who forgives the sins of His servants again and again. No matter how many times someone sins, if they sincerely repent, Allah will forgive them. His forgiveness is vast and covers all types of sins.
In the Quran
Mentioned 5 times in the Quran, including 'And indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver of whoever repents and believes' (20:82).
Frequently Asked Questions
No sin is too great if one sincerely repents. The Quran states: 'Say, O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah' (39:53).
Al-Ghaffar emphasizes the continuous, repeated nature of Allah's forgiveness, while Al-Ghafur emphasizes the vastness and abundance of His forgiveness.
Quick Quiz
Al-Ghaffar means Allah forgives: