Al-Ghaffār: meaning
Name of Allah no. 14 of 99 · The Ever-Forgiving
ٱلْغَفَّارُ
Al-Ghaffār is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Ever-Forgiving". He forgives again and again, however often a person turns back, and covers their faults.
- Arabic
- ٱلْغَفَّارُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Ghaffār
- Meaning
- The Ever-Forgiving
- Number
- 14
Explanation in Arabic: كثير المغفرة لذنوب عباده
Al-Ghaffār in the Quran
وَإِنِّي لَغَفَّارٞ لِّمَن تَابَ وَءَامَنَ وَعَمِلَ صَٰلِحٗا ثُمَّ ٱهۡتَدَىٰ ﴿٨٢﴾
Wainnee laghaffarun liman taba waamana waʿamila salihan thumma ihtada
But indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver of whoever repents and believes and does righteousness and then continues in guidance
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Ghaffār.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Ghaffār mean?
Al-Ghaffār (ٱلْغَفَّارُ) means "The Ever-Forgiving". He forgives again and again, however often a person turns back, and covers their faults.
Where is Al-Ghaffār in the Quran?
For example in Surah Ta-Ha 20:82. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Ghaffār among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Ghaffār is number 14.