and offspring, and are granted many other blessings.

Allah’s
mercy envelops them to the point that because of one single
portion of Allah’s mercy sent to earth, “...His creatures are
therefore follow it and protect yourself (against evil), that
mercy may be shown to you.” Qur’an 6.155
The Mercy
merciful to each other, so that even the mare lifts up its
hoof away from its baby animal, lest it should trample
• “Keep up prayer and pay the compulsory charity (to the of
ALLAH (God)
needy) and obey the Messenger, so that mercy may be
on it.” The Merciful Creator ensures that every creation is
shown to you.” Qur’an 24:56
looked after - from the fish in the depths of the ocean, to
the insects in the earth, and the birds in the skies – all are
sustained by Him. • Sincerely asking for Mercy from God. “Our Lord! Make not
our hearts to deviate after you have guided us aright,
how to increase and grant us mercy from Yourself; surely You are The
Bestower.” Qur’an 3:8
ALLAH’s MERCY
upon us
“Indeed, the MERCY &
mercy of Allah is near
to the doers of good. ”
Due to God’s Mercy, He has promised
to forgive and pardon whosoever
ACCOUNTABILITY
follows the appropriate means as Alongside Allah’s attribute of Mercy is His attribute of Justice.
Qur’an 7:56 mentioned in the following verse: “And “Verily, for the Righteous, are Gardens of Delight, in the
surely, I am indeed forgiving to him Presence of their Lord. Shall We then treat the People of
who repents, believes (in My Oneness, Faith like those who do not believe? What is the matter
and associates none in worship with Me) and does with you? How do you judge?” Qur’an 68:34-36
righteous good deeds, and then remains constant in
doing them.” Qur’an 20:82 Part and parcel of having the Allah is the Most-Merciful, however, He is also Swift in
correct belief is believing and obeying the final Messenger, Reckoning. One cannot try to deceive Allah and take
Muhammad (peace be upon him). advantage of His Mercy by constantly committing the same
sins without sincere repentance or resolving never to go back
In short, the people who receive more of Allah’s mercy are to the sin again. “And of no effect is the repentance of
those who have acknowledged His blessings and favours; those who continue to do evil deeds until death faces
used them in a way which pleases God; spent their God-given one of them and he says: ‘Now I repent;’ nor of those
wealth in charity and to look after the needy; employed their who die while they are disbelievers.” Qur’an 4:18
hands to care for orphans; utilised their gift of speech to speak
good; and performed other honourable acts ordained by God. Muslims are encouraged to have hope of reward for good
deeds, while being concerned about sins they may perform.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Allah will show When they commit sins, they repent sincerely, and are hopeful
mercy to those who show mercy to people. Show mercy of being forgiven. And finally, they feel content with the words
to those who are on earth - the One Who is in Heaven of their Creator, and keep it close to their heart: “Surely Allah
will show mercy to you.” is Most Gentle, Ever Compassionate to people.” Qur’an
Below, are some ways to attain God’s Mercy. 22:65

• “Obey Allah and the Messenger that you may obtain

mercy.” Qur’an 3:132 “Allah has promised those who believe and do good deeds that
for them there is forgiveness and a mighty reward.” Qur’an 5:9 learn
the
• By following the teachings of mercy and justice found in the
Qur’an: “And this is a blessed Book We have revealed;
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 “Limitless is your Lord in His mercy…” their outright denial of Him. Their very existence would not • “Kindness is not found in anything except that it
Qur’an 6:147 be, were it not for the Mercy of Allah. adds to its beauty, and is not withdrawn from anything
except that it makes it deficient.”
God Almighty is full of love and kindness to His creation. All Ultimately, everyone has the free will to acknowledge their • “The most perfect of believers in belief is the best of
blessings and goodness in this world and the next are clear blessings, use them in a manner ordained by Allah (the them in character.”
proofs of His Mercy. Indeed, Islam teaches that God is more Lord of mankind) and worship Him alone. Below, we have • “He is not a perfect Muslim who eats his fill while his
merciful toward us than our own mothers. How can it be outlined a glimpse of such blessings, because “... if you neighbour goes hungry.”
otherwise, when some of God’s names and attributes include: were to try and count the favours of Allah, you could • “Allah will not show mercy to him who does not show
not enumerate them. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and mercy to others.”
• The Acceptor of Repentance; Merciful.” Qur’an 16:18
• The Compassionate; How desperately do we, as a society, and in these times,
• The Loving; Guidance Through Divine need such beautiful advice?
• The Forbearing One; Scriptures & Prophets
• The Most Gracious; Mercy Towards The Creation
• The Most Merciful; From the beginning of creation,
• The Source of Goodness; man was not left to face The creation of human beings and all their faculties is a great
“It is He Who
• The Most Generous; the struggles of life mercy in itself. The fact that we can get out of bed, work, eat,
has sent down the Book (the alone. Due to God’s play and sleep should make us grateful. “And out of His
• The Bestower
Qur’an) to you (Muhammad) with mercy, man received mercy He made for you the night and the day that you
These names all indicate that God is characterised by truth, confirming what came before it. revelation through may rest therein and [by day] seek from his bounty and
mercy, goodness and generosity. They testify to the And He sent down the Taurah and the Prophets, who [that] perhaps you will be grateful.” Qur’an 28:73
vastness and perfection of His mercy, which He blesses all conveyed and
Injeel (the original revelations revealed
of His creation. This same creation is addressed by God, taught it to their A spouse is one of the greatest of mercies, a means to
to Prophets Moses and Jesus people to guide tranquillity and affection. “And of His signs is that He
when He says, “O son of Adam, were you to come to Me
with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then respectively).” and protect them. created for you, from yourselves, mates that you may
to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you The most perfect and find tranquility in them; and He placed between you
Qur’an 3:3
forgiveness nearly as great as the earth.” merciful of revelations was the affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a
Qur’an and the last of the prophets people who give thought.” Qur’an 30:21
examples of was Muhammad (peace be upon him).

ALLAH MERCY
Another mercy is the fact that He created us sinless and will
’s The Qur’an – the final revelation – superseded and abrogated not hold us to account until the age of maturity and decision

& blessings
previous revelations, and is the ultimate mercy and guidance making. This is in stark contrast to the “Original Sin” concept
for mankind. Just as God sent Messengers in the past, He in Christianity.
also sent mankind a living, perfect and practical example of
“Then which of Throughout life, people continually how the Qur’an’s teachings of mercy Forgiveness of sins is another example of Allah’s mercy, as
the Blessings of your receive Allah’s blessings, be it good and justice should be practically Allah knows we are imperfect and commit mistakes. Allah
“And We (God) knows we are imperfect and consequently commit mistakes
health, sight, hearing, nourishment, applied in our daily lives.
Lord will you deny?” have not sent you
clean air, children, wealth and This example was Prophet throughout life. The fact that believers commit sins does not
Qur’an 55:13 countless others. Some use their God- Muhammad (peace be upon (Muhammad) except as a mean that we should lose hope of Allah’s mercy or that we
given gifts of intelligence and reasoning him) - a mercy to mankind. mercy for mankind.” have exhausted Allah’s forgiveness. “O My servants who
to acknowledge these blessings, grasp the have transgressed against their souls! Do not despair
purpose of their existence, and thereby submit themselves to Following are just some of the Qur’an 21:107 of the Mercy of God: for God forgives all sins: for He is
Allah. Others, however, do not appreciate the mercy of Allah Prophet’s sayings which are Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Qur’an 39:53
toward their own selves, even though He feeds and sustains indicative of his mercy, kindness,
them despite their disobedience toward Him. They are given tolerance and beautiful teachings: Even animals are not exempt from Allah’s Mercy. They have
mobility, enjoyment, freedom of thought and action, despite faculties of hearing and sight, are provided with sustenance