Which name of Allah means ‘The Forgiving’ and reflects His willingness to pardon the sins of those who repent?
AAl-Halim
BAl-Ghaffar
CAs-Sabur
DAl-Wadud
Explanation
– Al-Ghaffar, meaning ‘The Forgiving,’ or more specifically ‘The Repeatedly Forgiving,’ reflects Allah’s willingness to continuously pardon the sins of those who sincerely repent.
– This name emphasizes that Allah’s mercy and forgiveness are available regardless of how frequently a person may fall into sin, provided their repentance is sincere.
– For exams, remember that Al-Ghafur, a closely related name, similarly emphasizes forgiveness, with subtle linguistic distinctions in emphasis and intensity.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Names of Allah
- Subtopic: Asma-ul-Husna

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