Ahmed Mahmoud Farrag

The term “prodigal son” comes from a parable told by Jesus in the Bible. It describes a younger son who impatiently demands his inheritance from his father before the father’s death. He then squanders the money on wasteful living. When he hits rock bottom, he returns home expecting to be punished, but his father receives him with open arms and throws a celebratory feast.
The parable has become a powerful symbol of forgiveness and unconditional love. It represents how God welcomes back repentant sinners, just like the father in the story embraces his wayward son.
The term “prodigal son” is also used more generally to describe someone who makes a serious mistake, suffers the consequences, and then seeks forgiveness or reconciliation. It emphasizes the possibility of redemption and a fresh start, even after a significant transgression.