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Al Ghaffaar
The Forgiving
மிகவும் மன்னிக்கக்கூடியவன்
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Al Ghaffaar (الْغَفَّارُ) is one of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It translates to “The Forgiving” in English and “மிகவும் மன்னிக்கக்கூடியவன்” in Tamil (தமிழ்).
Is the One who forgives what He wants to whom He wants.
Found in Quran
Verses: (20:82)(38:66)(39:5)(40:42)(71:10)
This name of Allah appears in the above verses of the Holy Quran. You can read these verses with translations to understand the context in which Allah uses this attribute.
Reflecting on the name Al Ghaffaarhelps deepen our understanding of Allah's infinite attributes. When we call upon Allah by this name, we acknowledge that He is truly The Forgiving. This recognition brings us closer to Him and strengthens our faith (iman).
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety-nine names — whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736)
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah using His beautiful names during supplication (du'a). The Quran states: “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” (Surah Al-A'raf 7:180)
يَا الْغَفَّارُ
“Ya Al Ghaffaar” — O The Forgiving
Arabic Script
الْغَفَّارُ
Transliteration
Al Ghaffaar
English Meaning
The Forgiving
Tamil Meaning
மிகவும் மன்னிக்கக்கூடியவன்
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English
The Forgiving
Tamil (தமிழ்)
மிகவும் மன்னிக்கக்கூடியவன்
EN
The Forgiving
French (Français)
L'Infini Pardonneur
Urdu (اردو)
معاف کرنے والا
Persian (فارسی)
بخشنده
Malay (Melayu)
Yang Maha Pengampun
Indonesian (Indonesia)
Yang Pemaaf
Turkish (Türkçe)
Bağışlayan
German (Deutsch)
Der Verzeihende
Spanish (Español)
el perdonador
Hindi (हिन्दी)
क्षमा करने वाला
Bengali (বাংলা)
ক্ষমাশীল
Russian (Русский)
Прощающий
Chinese (中文)
宽恕者
Portuguese (Português)
O perdão
Italian (Italiano)
Il Perdonatore
Dutch (Nederlands)
De vergevingsgezinde
Swahili (Kiswahili)
Mwenye Kusamehe
Somali (Soomaali)
Cafiska
Hausa (Hausa)
Mai Gafara
These names share a thematic connection with Al Ghaffaar:
