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Forgiveness
المغفرة (Maghfirah)
Forgiveness in the Quran covers both Allah's mercy toward those who seek it and the forgiveness believers are urged to extend to one another.
Verses on Forgiveness
Quran 39:53 — Surah Az-Zumar
Allah's servants are told never to despair of His mercy, as He forgives all sins for those who turn back to Him.
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Quran 3:135 — Surah Aal-i-Imraan
Those who fall into sin and remember Allah, seeking forgiveness, are described among the righteous.
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Quran 42:40 — Surah Ash-Shura
Repaying harm is permitted in kind, but choosing to forgive and reconcile is described as more rewarding.
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Quran 7:199 — Surah Al-A'raaf
Believers are instructed to take the easy way, enjoin what is right, and turn away from the ignorant rather than retaliate.
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Quran 24:22 — Surah An-Noor
Believers of means are urged to forgive and overlook rather than withhold support out of anger.
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Quran 4:110 — Surah An-Nisaa
Anyone who does wrong and then seeks Allah's forgiveness will find Him forgiving and merciful.
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