What is the difference between al-'afw (forgiveness), as-safḥ (overlooking/pardoning), and al-maghfira (absolution) mentioned in Surat At-Taghabun: "And if you pardon and overlook and forgive, then indeed Allah is Forgiving and Merciful"?
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Pardoning means overlooking their mistakes, while forgiveness means turning away and not reproaching them. As for maghfirah (forgiveness), it means concealing them.
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