Explanation of the author's statement: The chapter on saying, "O Allah, forgive me if You will"

The Shaykh : He said, "The chapter on saying, 'O Allah, forgive me if You will'". What is the meaning of "Allah"? It is "O Allah," but they say that because of its frequent use, the "ya" was omitted and replaced with a "mim," and the replacement was placed at the end to seek blessing in beginning with the mention of Allah. Yes.
And his saying, . It has been mentioned previously that the meaning of forgiveness is covering the sin and passing over it, because its derivation from "maghfir" indicates this, as the "maghfir" is what covers the head to protect from arrows. This is not possible except with something that covers and protects. If you wore a cap on your head, would it be called a "maghfir"?
The student: No.

The Shaykh : No, it covers but it does not protect. Yes, so the intended meaning of forgiveness is covering the sin and passing over it. This is also indicated by the fact that Allah, Mighty and Majestic, will be alone with His believing servant on the Day of Resurrection, will confront him with his sins, and will say to him, , meaning, I will also cover them for you, just as I covered them for you in this world and protected you from the punishment.
And his saying, . This wording suggests several cautions, as will come in the hadiths, if Allah wills. Yes, for this reason, yes.

The questioner : ...

The Shaykh : No, the "mim" is a replacement for the "ya." Yes, but the "mim" was chosen over other letters. They did not say "Allahil" or "Allahil" or "Allahim" or "Allahib," because the "mim" is said to indicate gathering more than others.