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Al Ghafoor
The Great Forgiver
மகா மன்னிப்பாளன்
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Al Ghafoor (الْغَفُورُ) is one of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It translates to “The Great Forgiver” in English and “மகா மன்னிப்பாளன்” in Tamil (தமிழ்).
Is the One who forgives immensely over and over again.
Found in Quran
Verses: (2:173)(8:69)(16:110)(41:32)
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 Ghafoorhelps deepen our understanding of Allah's infinite attributes. When we call upon Allah by this name, we acknowledge that He is truly The Great Forgiver. 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 الْغَفُورُ
“Ya Al Ghafoor” — O The Great Forgiver
Arabic Script
الْغَفُورُ
Transliteration
Al Ghafoor
English Meaning
The Great Forgiver
Tamil Meaning
மகா மன்னிப்பாளன்
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English
The Great Forgiver
Tamil (தமிழ்)
மகா மன்னிப்பாளன்
EN
The Great Forgiver
French (Français)
Le Tout-Pardon
Urdu (اردو)
عظیم بخشنے والا
Persian (فارسی)
بخشنده بزرگ
Malay (Melayu)
Maha Pengampun
Indonesian (Indonesia)
Maha Pengampun
Turkish (Türkçe)
Büyük Bağışlayıcı
German (Deutsch)
Der große Vergebende
Spanish (Español)
El gran perdonador
Hindi (हिन्दी)
महान क्षमाशील
Bengali (বাংলা)
মহান ক্ষমাশীল
Russian (Русский)
Великий прощающий
Chinese (中文)
伟大的宽恕者
Portuguese (Português)
O Grande Perdoador
Italian (Italiano)
Il Grande Perdonatore
Dutch (Nederlands)
De grote vergever
Swahili (Kiswahili)
Msamehevu Mkuu
Somali (Soomaali)
Dambi dhaafka weyn
Hausa (Hausa)
Babban Mai gafara
These names share a thematic connection with Al Ghafoor:
