The Meaning of 'Afw in the Supplication of the Night of Decree

Question:
This questioner referred to the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to Aisha regarding the supplication on the Night of Decree, saying: . He asks: What is the meaning of "al-'Abd" here? Is it al-Maghfirah (forgiveness) or not? Or is there a difference between them?

Answer:
This is among the names of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Al-'Afw and al-Ghafur are among the names of Allah. As for al-'Afw, with the waw and the fa' both having a sukun (short vowel), its meaning is leaving off the punishment, leaving off the punishment and showing leniency. Al-'Afw is leniency and leaving off the punishment of the sinner. This is al-'Afw. As for al-'Afw with the shaddah (emphasis), this is among the names of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.