Names of Allah
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ٱلْغَفُورُ

Al-Ghafoor

The All-Forgiving

Quranic Reference: Surah Al-Zumar 39:53

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Scholarly Explanation

The one who was, and is, known with the Attribute of forgiveness. The one who was, and is, described as showing forgiveness and clemency to His servants. Everyone is in dire need of His forgiveness just as they are in dire need of His mercy and kindness. Allah has promised forgiveness to the one who fulfils its conditions.

He is al-Ghafur, the Most Merciful.

[al-Ahqaf (46): 8]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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Supplication

رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِي أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ

Rabbana-ghfir lana dhunubana wa israfana fi amrina wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin

Our Lord, forgive us our sins and our excess in our affairs, make our feet firm, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.

Qur'an 3:147 — Dua of those who remained steadfastAl-Ghafoor's forgiveness covers all sins completely — leaving no trace.