h-f-w

Description

The Arabic root ح-ف-و (ḥ-f-w) carries the core meaning of detailed knowledge, graciousness through overlooking faults, and urgency or insistence. In the Quranic context, this root reflects both divine attributes—where Allah is described as al-ʿAfw (the Pardoning/Gracious One) who overlooks human shortcomings despite His complete knowledge—and human interactions involving thoroughness in inquiry or pressing insistence. The semantic range demonstrates how comprehensive awareness can lead either to merciful pardon (when applied to Allah) or to demanding accountability (when applied to human behavior).