Mercy

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This is far better than any wealth they can accumulate

The Quran is All We Need

[12:111] In their history, there is a lesson for those who possess intelligence. This is not fabricated Hadith; this (Quran) confirms all previous scriptures, provides the details of everything, and is a beacon and mercy for those who believe.

God’s guidance to us is a great mercy to keep us from being misled by the devil.

[4:83] When a rumor that affects security comes their way, they spread it. Had they referred it to the messenger, and those in charge among them, those who understand these matters would have informed them. If it were not for GOD’s grace towards you, and His mercy, you would have followed the devil, except a few.

God does not punish us every time we mess up. He could wipe us out, but instead He gives us chance after chance. [6:133] Your Lord is the Rich One; possessor of all mercy. If He wills, He can remove you, and substitute whomever He wills in your place, just as He produced you from the progeny of other people.

Out of His mercy He sends messengers to help us find the way:

 

The Messenger’s Kindness

[3:159] It was mercy from GOD that you became compassionate towards them. Had you been harsh and mean-hearted, they would have abandoned you. Therefore, you shall pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and consult them. Once you make a decision, carry out your plan, and trust in GOD. GOD loves those who trust in Him.

There are many prayers for mercy in the Quran. We should recite these often to remember God’s mercy.

[3:8] “Our Lord, let not our hearts waver, now that You have guided us. Shower us with Your mercy; You are the Grantor.

[7:23] They said, “Our Lord, we have wronged our souls, and unless You forgive us and have mercy on us, we will be losers.”

[10:86] “Deliver us, with Your mercy, from the disbelieving people.”

[11:47] He said, “My Lord, I seek refuge in You, lest I implore You again for something I do not know. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be with the losers.”

[23:118] Say, “My Lord, shower us with forgiveness and mercy. Of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful.”

Previous scriptures also mention God’s mercy often. In the Psalms:

(Psalm 103:8) “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
(Psalm 136) “For His mercy endureth forever.” (repeated 26 times)
In the New Testament: (Matthew 5:7) “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

The Guru Granth Sahib, the central scripture of Sikhism, describes God as the ocean of mercy (Dyal). It has verses like, “He is Merciful to the meek, forever Compassionate.” (Ang 1142)

For believers, His mercy is such a blessing. And the best mercy is for those who can make it to Paradise.

[3:107] As for those whose faces are brightened, they will rejoice in GOD’s mercy; they abide therein forever.

[9:21] Their Lord gives them good news: mercy and approval from Him, and gardens where they rejoice in everlasting bliss.

[9:71] The believing men and women are allies of one another. They advocate righteousness and forbid evil, they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they obey GOD and His messenger. These will be showered by GOD’s mercy. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.

Faiz