Please describe from Quran and Ahadith about Allah's Rahma (Mercy) on his servants.
Question
Assalam Alaikum. We spend a lot of time learning about and listening to various Quranic Verses and Ahadith about the Wrath of Allah on the Day of Judgement upon the transgressors. We need to hear more on the reality that Allah (SWT) is oft-forgiving and most merciful. Please explain in as much detail so as to bring comfort to those who truly seek HIS mercy, Inshallah!
Answer
Allah is Most Gracious and Most Merciful. He says in the Noble Qur'aan, 'Oh My Slaves! Do not despair. Verily Allah will forgive all sins.'
In one Hadith, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said, 'If a person has sins equivalent to the foams of the sea and pebbles on a desert, Allah's mercy is so encompassing that He will forgive every sin.' In another narration, it is mentioned that Allah will speak secretly to one of His slaves on the day of Qiyaamat and remind him of all his sins. After the person will confess his sins, Allah will say to him, 'I concealed your faults in the world, today too, I will conceal your faults. Go in Jannah, I have forgiven you.'
The above mentioned are few of many Ahaadith explaining the extent of Allah's Mercy. However, Allah says, 'Verily Allah will not forgive a person who ascribe partners (commit Shirk) with Him.' The only sin that is unforgivable is Kufr (disbelief) and Shirk (ascribing partners). Accepting Islam is the only atonement for the sin of Kufr and Shirk.
If one fulfils the conditions of repentance, i.e. regret and make firm intention to reform, then surely Allah Ta'ala is Tawwaab (Most Forgiving)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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