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ٱلْعَفُوُّ

Al-'Afuww

The Pardoner, The Effacer

معاف کرنے والا (مٹانے والا)
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Erasing faults
Complete pardon
What this Name means

The One who wipes away sins entirely, erasing them as if they never were: 'And Allah is Pardoning and Forgiving' (Quran 4:43). To pardon is to erase the record, not merely to leave it unpaid.

Qur'anic references (examples)

Quran 4:43 · Quran 4:99 · Quran 22:60

Explanations here are concise summaries. Scholarly interpretation of the Names may vary — where it does, this platform points to the difference rather than presenting one view as settled fact.

Reflection questions
  • 1.What 'record' are you still holding against yourself that the Effacer has wiped?
  • 2.How would your relationships change if you pardoned like this Name — cleanly, fully?
Suggested habit for today

Pardon one debt (of money or of offence) completely today — erase it from your ledger.

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A gentle reminder

Studying the Names is a way to know Allah and shape your character — it is not a formula, a charm, or a tool to predict the future. Reflect, act sincerely, and consult qualified scholars for deeper questions.