How do I know if Allah is displeased with me?
Question
Assalamo Alaikum. Dear respected Imam I have made mistakes in the past. I am regretful for the sins I have commited. I try endlessly to become a better muslim but as you know we can always be better. My situation is that I have been hurt deeply. After so many years why do I still feel this pain as strong as I did then. I have attempted to correct all that I have done wrong to people and I don't know what much I can do except make dua for us all. I want you to know that I wish good for all. Do I feel this pain as a result of Allah being displeased with me and that is my worry? If Allah is not displeased with me then I have no problem. How can I know if I am displeasing Allah?
Answer
Kindly refer below.
If you have exhausted every possible avenue to change yourself and fulfil the rights of people, then you should not worry. Leave the rest to Allah.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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)
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