Ghafir (غافر) - Surah Details

40. Ghafir (غافر)

Meaning: The Forgiver

Total Ayahs: 85

Place of Revelation: Mecca

Summary

Surah Ghafir opens with Allah's attribute as the Accepter of Repentance (Ghafir). It recounts Pharaoh's destruction despite his magicians' faith, highlighting divine justice. The Surah establishes that Allah's signs operate through natural laws and history, while also describing the believers' noble character in adversity.

Core Message

Divine forgiveness awaits the repentant. Tyrants are destroyed by their own arrogance. Natural laws reflect Allah's mercy.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) would recite it for hope in Allah's mercy. Its verses on Pharaoh's magicians (40:28-45) are studied for lessons in courageous faith.

Famous Verses

40:7 "ٱلَّذِينَ يَحْمِلُونَ ٱلْعَرْشَ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهُۥ..." - 'Those who carry the Throne and those around it...'
40:60 "وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ٱدْعُونِىٓ أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ..." - 'Your Lord said: Call upon Me; I will respond to you...'
40:84 "فَلَمَّا رَأَوْا۟ بَأْسَنَا قَالُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ..." - 'When they saw Our punishment, they declared: We believe in Allah alone!'

Moral Lesson

True power lies in submission, not domination. Supplication activates divine response. Late repentance may be accepted but lacks merit.

Divine Attributes

Ghafir (The Forgiver), Al-Hafiz (The Preserver), Al-Mujeeb (The Responder)

Keywords

Pharaoh's Arrogance Magicians' Faith Divine Forgiveness Natural Laws