Divine Forgiveness
مغفرة
Divine Forgiveness, known as *Maghfirah* (مَغْفِرَة) in Arabic, is a cornerstone of the Islamic faith, representing Allah's boundless mercy and willingness to pardon His servants' sins. It is a profound expression of hope, assuring believers that despite their human fallibility, the door to redemption remains open. The Quran frequently describes Allah with attributes like *Al-Ghaffar* (The Oft-Forgiving) and *Ar-Rahim* (The Especially Merciful), highlighting His immense compassion and readiness to forgive. This divine pardon is often granted to those who turn to Allah with sincere repentance (*Tawbah*), recognizing their wrongs and seeking to amend their ways. As Allah says, [do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful]. Forgiveness also extends to those [who believe in Allah and His messengers and do not discriminate between any of them], emphasizing faith and unity as paths to divine favor. While the Quran warns that Allah [will never forgive those who disbelieve and commit wrong] without repentance, the overarching message is one of divine clemency, encouraging believers to constantly seek His grace and strive for righteousness, ever seeking a return to Allah's [straight path].
Quran 2 verses
وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِۦ وَلَمْ يُفَرِّقُوا۟ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّنْهُمْ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ سَوْفَ يُؤْتِيهِمْ أُجُورَهُمْ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا
Wallazeena aamanoo billaahi wa Rusulihee wa lam yufarriqoo baina ahadim minhum ulaaa'ika sawfa yu'teehim ujoorahum; wa kaanal laahu Ghafoorar Raheema
But they who believe in Allah and His messengers and do not discriminate between any of them - to those He is going to give their rewards. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.
اور جو لوگ خدا اور اس کے پیغمبروں پر ایمان لائے اور ان میں سے کسی میں فرق نہ کیا (یعنی سب کو مانا) ایسے لوگوں کو وہ عنقریب ان (کی نیکیوں) کے صلے عطا فرمائے گا اور خدا بخشنے والا مہربان ہے
Commentary
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَظَلَمُوا۟ لَمْ يَكُنِ ٱللَّهُ لِيَغْفِرَ لَهُمْ وَلَا لِيَهْدِيَهُمْ طَرِيقًا
Innal lazeenakafaroo wa zalamoo lam yakkunillaahu liyaghfira lahum wa laa liyahdiyahum tareeqaa
Indeed, those who disbelieve and commit wrong [or injustice] - never will Allah forgive them, nor will He guide them to a path.
جو لوگ کافر ہوئے اور ظلم کرتے رہے خدا ان کو بخشنے والا نہیں اور نہ انہیں رستہ ہی دکھائے گا
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