Al- Ghafour The Forgiving Al- Adl The Just, Glorified be He

1. Al-Ghafour The ForgivingAl-Adl The Just, Glorified be He و لله الأسماء الحسنى فادعوه بها الأعراف 180

2. Pg. no. 35 • The reasons for calling the names of Allah ‘most beautiful’. • Ans: The names of Allah have been mentioned in Quran as the beautiful names because they describe the unique attributes of Allah very well. • What is meant by ‘’whoever preserves them”? • Ans: Whoever memorizes the names of Allah, calls Him with His great attributes & acts according to them has the great reward from Allah.

3. Pg. no. 36 • The meaning of “The Forgiving” Ready and willing to forgive. Merciful, lenient, compassionate, mild, soft-hearted, forbearing, tolerant, easy-going.

4. Pg. no. 37 He has to repay his debt, Allah will not grant forgiveness about the rights of people. Allah & His messenger taught us that the rights of people to be paid justly.

5. Pg. no. 38 If the criminal would not be punished on his crime then he will be encouraged to do more and other people will also do the crimes without having the fear of punishment. Allah’s mercy is great & He is the Forgiving, though He gives the punishment on wrong doings but His mercy & forgiveness above of all.

6. Pg. no. 39 • What could happen if man were able to see microscopic germs by his naked eye? • Ans: If the people were able to see the microscopic germs by their naked eyes, they would not be able to do anything (eating, drinking, sleeping or sitting anywhere). Pg. no. 40 • The justness of Allah in making fasting obligatory. • Ans: This is the great justness of Allah that He has made the fasting obligatory so we can feel the hunger & thirst of a poor person. • Allah has set man and not beast the task of populating earth. • Ans: The reason is that Allah has given the ability to think to the human beings also humans are dignified among all of His creations.

7. Pg. no. 40 • “No bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another” (The Cattle: 164) • Ans: Everyone has to answer for his/her deeds, no one will be responsible or answerable of each other on the day of judgement.

8. Pg. no. 41 The one who forgives & covers the sins and grant us the favors. The one restores the matters to their correct positions. Judging fairly. No partiality. No discrimination.

9. Pg. no. 43 The one who forgives & covers the sins and grant us the favors. The one restores the matters to their correct positions. We have to avoid seven grave sins, as they are heinous crimes who destroy the society. He has granted us ease in Shari’a. He will grant us according to our deeds.

10. Pg. no. 43 He has to ask Allah’s mercy & forgiveness and make a promise not to repeat his mistake. If the person has agreed upon on a thing then he should be particular & regular on his duty. Apologize and keep the good conduct with his neighbor along with asking forgiveness from Allah.

11. Pg. no. 44 Allahumma anta rabbee la ilahailla ant, khalaqtaneewa-anaAAabduk, wa-anaAAalaAAahdikawawaAAdika mas-tataAAt, aAAoothubika min sharri ma sanaAAt, aboo-o lakabiniAAmatikaAAalay, wa-aboo-o bithanbee, faghfir lee fa-innahu la yaghfiruth-thunoobailla ant. ‘O Allaah, You’re my Lord, none has the suitable to be worshipped besides You, You created me and I’m You servant and I abide to Your covenant and promise as finest I can, I take refuge in You from the evil of which I dedicated. I acknowledge Your favour upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin besides You.’