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Alternatively, it is suggested that in Allah’s infinite justice [35] and mercy, [36] He will judge justly according to each individual's intentions and deeds. This line of reasoning follows the idea that we are incapable of fathoming what this decision will be as we are imperfect as humans and cannot attain Allah's perfection.
Al Haleem has been explained to mean that Allah is forbearing and clement, where He gives an individual respite, or time to ask Him for forgiveness. Allah is not in haste to punish an individual for his sins. He even at times overlooks sins due to His attribute of Haleem. Al Ghaffur has been described as meaning Allah is "The Most Forgiving One ...
The use of the verse "In the name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful" at the beginning of every sura (except one) further testifies to this fact. According to the Quran and Hadith, Allah's overarching mercy permits even the gravest sins to be pardoned by Him, provided the wrongdoer intends a sincere tawba. [citation needed]
Thematically, Ar-Rahman can be divided into roughly three units. [20] Verses 1-30 expound upon natural displays of Allah's creative power and mercy in showering those who inhabit the earth with blessings. Verses 31-45 describe the final judgment and the terrible punishment that will be inflicted upon sinners.
Abu Hamid al-Ghazali categorized non-Muslims into three categories: 1. People who never heard of the message, who live in far away lands, such as the Byzantines ("Romans"). These will be forgiven. 2. People who were exposed to a distorted understanding of Islam and have no recourse to correct that information. These too will be forgiven. 3.
Examples of the attributes are the name of "ar-Rahman" contains the attributes "mercifulness in general", [3] or "fundamental mercy". [20] According to Sahih Bukhari and Muslim, God has 100 kinds of rahmah (grace/godsend), whereas only one of them already revealed to this world, while the other 99 still withheld for the afterlife.
"Nothing will ever befall us except what Allah has destined for us" (Q.9:51). [90] "Allah leaves whoever He wills to stray and guides whoever He wills." (Q.14:4). [90] Of course, the fate of human beings in the Afterlife is especially crucial. It is reflected in Quranic verses such as Had We willed, We could have easily imposed guidance on ...
"May Allah's mercy be upon him" in Arabic. Some honorifics apply to highly-revered Islamic scholars and people thought to be of high spiritual rank. When that person has died, honorifics ask for Allah's mercy upon or pleasure with him or her. When that person is still living, honorifics customarily ask for Allah's preservation or relief. [85] [86]