In
Islamic context, Ghafara (غفر) (v. past tense) or maghfira (''forgiveness'') is one of three ways of
forgiveness, as written in the
Qur'an
The Quran (, ; Standard Arabic: , Quranic Arabic: , , 'the recitation'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized in 114 chapters (pl.: , s ...
and one of
Allah's characteristics. It is to forgive, to cover up (
sins
In a religious context, sin is a transgression against divine law. Each culture has its own interpretation of what it means to commit a sin. While sins are generally considered actions, any thought, word, or act considered immoral, selfish, s ...
) and to
remit (
absolution
Absolution is a traditional theological term for the forgiveness imparted by ordained Christian priests and experienced by Christian penitents. It is a universal feature of the historic churches of Christendom, although the theology and the pr ...
).
External links
The Concept of Forgiveness in Islam Islamic ethics
Islamic terminology
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