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May 6, 2026 · 2:02 am

Allah’s mercy. The eternality of the hellfire and other questions.

“And they say, “Never will the Fire touch us, except for a few days.” Say, “Have you taken a covenant with Allah? For Allah will never break His covenant. Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” Yes, whoever earns evil and his sin has encompassed him – those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.” (Qur’an 2:80-81)

“Allah effaces whatever He wills and retains whatever He wills. With Him is the Mother of the Book.” (Qur’an 13:39)

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Some questions/objections that are raised by some on this particular subject.

For us the matter is clear, crystal clear.

  1. The hellfire is eternal for who ever enters it.
  2. Our creed is taken from clear verses and not verses subject to multiple interpretations.
  3. Objections are based upon interpretations or emotive in nature.
  4. There is not a single verse anywhere in the Qur’an that believers (mumin) enter the hellfire.
  5. There is not a single verse anywhere in the Qur’an that the ungrateful (kafir) enter heaven.
  6. The Qur’an has to be in harmony with all its verses.

Allah has prescribed mercy for himself.

You often see this quoted in discussions about the eternal suffering of the kafir. However, you usually do not see the verse quoted in its fullness.

“When the believers in Our revelations come to you, say, “Peace be upon you! Your Lord has taken upon Himself to be Merciful. Whoever among you commits evil ignorantly then repents afterwards and mends their ways, then Allah is truly All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 6:54)

“Say, “Unto whom belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and on the earth?” Say, “Unto Allah. He has prescribed Mercy for Himself. He will surely gather you on the Day of Resurrection, in which there is no doubt. Those who have lost their souls, they do not believe.” (Qur’an 6:12)

They will also quote the following hadith:

“Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When Allah had finished His creation, He wrote over his Throne: ‘My Mercy preceded سَبَقَتْ (sabaqat) = preceded My Anger.’

Source: (https://sunnah.com/bukhari:7422)

When Allah created the creation as He was upon the Throne, He put down in His Book: Verily, My mercy predominates تَغْلِبُ (taghlibu) = prevails over / overcomes My wrath.

Source: (https://sunnah.com/muslim:2751a)

First, it should be noted that none of those texts promise an eventual exit or release from hell at all. Neither do any of those texts promise anything about the punishment of hellfire being diminished.

This is completely subjective. There is no measurable scale. One could just as easily argue that Allah sparing no one from eternal hell is still an act of mercy relative to what sinners deserve.

You can see a distinction in the two hadith that are usually quoted.

تَغْلِبُ (taghlibu) = prevails over / overcomes

سَبَقَتْ (sabaqat) = preceded / has gone before

This is exactly why the lone narrator’s reports are not used to produce certainty in matters of creed. However, if we were to offer an interpretation and one interpretation is as good as any other, it would be this. That mercy preceded wrath in the form of sending prophets, scriptures, and warnings. Whoever rejects that mercy after it has come deserves the wrath.

“If Allah were to punish people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left a single living being on earth. But He delays them for an appointed term. And when their time arrives, they cannot delay it for a moment, nor could they advance it.” (Qur’an 16:61)

You can read tafsir on the verse here:

https://quranx.com/Tafsirs/16.61

In a single act of defiance of our Sovereign Majestic Lord deserves utter destruction right then and there. Allah’s forbearance is mercy. His restraint is mercy.

Much of what is addressed here are old discussions that were discussed back and forth at a forum here:

https://www.gawaher.com/topic/168655-is-hell-in-islam-eternal/

“And they say, “Never will the Fire touch us, except for a few days.” Say, “Have you taken a covenant with Allah? For Allah will never break His covenant. Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” Yes, whoever earns evil and his sin has encompassed him – those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.” (Qur’an 2:80-81)

And this alone should be sufficient.

Why would this be true only for Jews and not for every believer? On what consistent basis is this claim made?

“While the wicked will be in Hell. They will roast on the Day of Judgment. And they will never be absent from it.” (Qur’an 82: 14-16)

This verse above is also clear. It says that they will never be absent from it. Not that they will be there forever and one day maybe not. Never. It is as clear as it may get.

However we will entertain the comments from the forum: https://www.gawaher.com/topic/168655-is-hell-in-islam-eternal/

“And when the appointed Day comes, no one shall even dare to speak except by the leave of Allah. Then some will be declared wretched, others blessed. As for the wretched, they shall be in the Fire, and in it they shall sigh and groan. They shall abide in it as long as the heavens and the earth endure, unless your Lord may will otherwise. Surely your Lord does whatsoever He wills. And as for those who are blessed, they shall abide in the Garden as long as the heavens and the earth endure, unless your Lord may will otherwise. They shall enjoy an unceasing gift.” (Qur’an 11:105-109)

So the main point of one of the commenters is as follows:

Notice God says “…your Lord carries out whatever He wills…” after the description of potential release from Hell, as if to support this possibility. Yet, after the same statement made in reference to Heaven, God says “…an unceasing gift”. He doesn’t say “…whatever He wills”, which would support the statement that Heaven will end, but rather “unceasing gift” supports the continuation of Heaven.

Point 1.

Nothing happens except by the will of Allah who has full and total control over all things.

“As for the Righteous, they will be in bliss; And the Wicked – they will be in the Fire, Which they will enter on the Day of Judgment, And they will not be able to keep away therefrom. And what will explain to you what the Day of Judgment is? Again, what will explain to you what the Day of Judgment is? (It will be) the Day when no soul shall have power (to do) aught for another: For the command, that Day, will be (wholly) with Allah.” (Qur’an 82:13-19)

When does the command stop being with Allah?

The clause, except what Allah wills

Point 2.

They shall abide in (hellfire) it as long as the heavens and the earth endure, unless your Lord may will otherwise.

they shall abide in the Garden as long as the heavens and the earth endure, unless your Lord may will otherwise.

These people are clearly overlooking the eternality of the garden and hell based upon the eternality of the new heaven and earth itself.

“On the day when the earth is changed into another earth, as well as the heavens, and they emerged before Allah, the One, the Subduer.” (Qur’an 14:48)


Now let us do a thought experiment. What would be the reason or purpose for someone to leave paradise? Is there any text suggesting that a person would be expelled from or leave paradise after entering it?

“Then We said, “O Adam, you and your wife, both dwell in the Garden and eat to your hearts’ content where from you will, but do not go near this tree otherwise you shall become transgressors” After a time Satan tempted them with that tree to disobey Our Command and brought them out of the state they were in, and We decreed, “Now, go down all of you from here; you are enemies of one another. Henceforth you shall dwell and provide for yourselves on the Earth for a specified period.” At that time Adam learnt appropriate words from his Lord and repented, and his Lord accepted his repentance, for He is very Relenting and very Merciful.” (Quran 2:35-37)

Point 3.

The proponents of the idea that people will leave hell seem fixated on the the following endings:

After mentioning hellfire : Surely your Lord does whatsoever He wills.

After mentioning paradise, they shall enjoy an unceasing gift.


Yet, they seem to forget that both statements are preceded by: unless your Lord May will otherwise.

They wish to only focus on ‘They shall enjoy an unceasing gift’ and ignore that the text is preceded by ‘unless your Lord May will otherwise’ as well as ‘as long as the heavens and earth pass’.

For example, in the English language one may say:

Except as I will, you children may have all the chocolates on the table.

Or

You children may have all the chocolates on the table, except as I will.

Both sentence structures indicate that the children may enjoy as long as I will.

Point 4.

Inconsistent methodology.

So, using their logic, and if one was to be consistent, we would need to understand under what circumstances would those believers who go to heaven not enjoy heaven any longer? In the same vein, those who are sent to hellfire under what circumstances would they leave?

Allah (swt) could have removed the “unless your Lord may will otherwise” statement. That would have given the proponents the same weight as that verse. Yet, they would still need to contend with the numerous verses in the Qur’an in which Allah (swt) clearly indicated his will regarding those in hellfire.

“While the wicked will be in Hell. They will roast on the Day of Judgment. And they will never be absent from it.” (Qur’an 82: 14-16)

Point 5.

Lastly, on that text above. It would not indicate who would leave the hell fire.

Remember, there is a belief among Sunni Muslims that believers can enter the hellfire and then be taken out.

They cannot bring a single verse of the Qur’an to substantiate this. So if we are to use the logic of those who believe that hellfire is not eternal for its inhabitants (contrary to what Allah clearly says), it would mean that the polytheist, mushrik, anyone will eventually leave hell.

For us the matter is clear, crystal clear.

  1. The hellfire is eternal for who ever enters it.
  2. Our creed is taken from clear verses and not verses subject to multiple interpretations.
  3. Objections are based upon interpretations or emotive in nature.
  4. There is not a single verse anywhere in the Qur’an that believers (mumin) enter the hellfire.
  5. There is not a single verse anywhere in the Qur’an that the ungrateful (kafir) enter heaven.
  6. The Qur’an has to be in harmony with all its verses.

The next text that was discussed in that forum actually works against them.

https://www.gawaher.com/topic/168655-is-hell-in-islam-eternal/

“To those who reject Our Signs and treat them with arrogance, no opening will there be of the gates of Heaven, nor will they enter the Garden, until the camel can pass through the eye of the needle: such is Our reward for those in sin.” (Qur’an 7:40)

In the Tafsir attributed to Ibn Abbas (ra) Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs it says:

(Lo! they who deny Our revelations) Muhammed (pbuh) and the Qur’an (and scorn them) scorn believing in them, (for them the gates of Heaven will not be opened) to receive their works or souls (nor will they enter the Garden until the camel goes through the needle’s eye) they will not enter Paradise just as a camel cannot pass through the eye of a needle; it is also said that this means: they will not enter Paradise until a rope goes through a needle’s eye. (Thus do We requite the guilty) the idolaters.”

Source: (https://quranx.com/Tafsirs/7.40)

Even our teacher, Shaykh Hilal Al Wardi (hafidulah), favours the understanding of rope instead of camel.

Even then, as the Shaykh says, it means a big rope and not the thin thread that easily passes through the eye of the needle. The big rope is impossible.

Let us follow through logically.

ALL SUNNI Muslims believe that, at the very least, the unbelievers will go to hellfire. So, if the above verse is to be understood as something possible, a rope that can go through the eye of a needle, then no one will go to hellfire at all!

Now we know that this verse is clear. Allah (swt) has made it clear when he states: “Surely your Lord does whatsoever He wills.” That Allah (swt) has not willed for these people anything other than for them to remain in hellfire.

We know that Allah’s (swt) promise and statements are true.

“But the ones who believe and do righteous deeds – We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever. It is the promise of Allah , which is truth, and who is more truthful than Allah in statement.” (Qur’an 4:122)

The only other possible straw for these people to clutch is the evil and heinous position that Allah (swt) can lie. So then when Allah (swt) says:

“While the wicked will be in Hell. They will roast on the Day of Judgment. And they will never be absent from it.” (Qur’an 82: 14-16)

or

“To those who reject Our Signs and treat them with arrogance, no opening will there be of the gates of Heaven, nor will they enter the Garden, until the camel can pass through the eye of the needle: such is Our reward for those in sin.” (Qur’an 7:40)

We have refuted that vile and godless position here:

A difference with Deoband. Can Allah lie?

You may also wish to read the following:

Proof from the Qur’an: The punishment of hellfire is ever lasting.

May Allah Guide the Ummah.

May Allah Forgive the Ummah.

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August 15, 2025 · 3:40 am

Ramadan Day 21

“Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 39:53)

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Ramadan Day 21:  So many loved ones who have departed us who wished they could be in the last 10 days of Ramadan.

*21th of Ramadan*
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*Heart Illness: Human Interaction*

Often we as human beings need to be in our own bodies with the silence of our own thoughts. We need to tune out the world around us and reach out to the heart with in. The Blessed Prophet (saw) would spend extended periods in the mountains alone. So, if that is the case you can say it is a Sunnah.

Often we need periods of isolation to protect ourselves from the chaos and instability of others and to protect others from periods of chaos and instability from ourselves.


    The benefits of periods of isolation:
    Leisure time to contemplate, supplicate and to reorient.
    To get rid of sins
    To avoid trials and disorders

    The benefits of contacting people:
    To learn and teach
    To benefit the people
    Fellowship
    Reward from Allah for doing obligatory things like congregation prayers
    To invite people to good deeds

    So the Muslim should balance between isolation and mixing with people to maximise their rewards in this life and the hereafter.

    *The pillars of the religion*
    The pillars are the strongest element of a building.

    And in this metaphor the religion is like a building, and the pillars of this building are:

    To Accept. To Delegate. To Submit and to Trust. These four things are the strong parts of the religion. These four pillars do not assemble in a soul except for one that’s sincere to Allah.

    Acceptance: To accept the decree of Allah: It’s to accept everything from Allah, from command and prohibition, ease and hardship, so that the soul doesn’t find any problems in following the rule of Allah.

    Delegation: It’s to be satisfied with the choice of Allah, as Allah knows best for his servants.

    Submission: It’s to have complete obedience and submission for Allah without objection.

    Trust: It’s to to have full trust in your creator and in what he has, and to not trust what is with the people, Allah says: “And whoever puts their trust in Allah, then He ˹alone˺ is sufficient for them.” (Qur’an 65:3), and this doesn’t mean that the person doesn’t need reasons, as that’s not trust, but it’s laziness and ignorance, as Allah has obligated linked matters with their reasons.

    Some may ask: What is the difference between the fundamentals of the religion and the pillars of the religion?

    The fundamentals are the base which the religion is built on, and the pillars are what strengthen the building to stand, so the pillars are built over the fundamentals.

    You may wish to read the following:

    The Mercy, Love and Forgiveness of Allah

    *Janaza prayer (mourning)*
    The Janaza prayer is a prayer with no Ruku’ or Sujud, it starts with the Takbir of Ihram (Allahu Akbar) to start the prayer, then we say Isti’atha (Authu Billahi Minash shaitan Ar-ragim) and recite Al Fatiha، Then the Imam says the Allahu Akbar, and we send blessings upon the Noble Prophet Muhammed (saw) by saying (Allahuma Sali Ala Muhammed Wa’ali Muhammed Kama Sallaita Ala Ibrahim, Wabarik Ala Muhammed Wa’ali Muhammed Kama Barakta Ala Ibrahim Wa’ala ‘ali Ibrahim Fil Alamin Inaka Hamidun Majeed).

    The above Arabic transliteration in English would be:

    “O Allah, send your grace, honour and mercy upon Muhammed and the people of Muhammed, as You sent Your grace, honour and mercy upon Ibrahim. O Allah, bless Muhammed and the people of Muhammed, as you blessed Ibrahim and the people of Ibrahim. You are indeed Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.”

    After this the the Imam says Allahu Akbar, then we pray for the dead person if he was from the people of Walayah. If he was not from the people of Walayah w pray for the Muslims in general, then after the final Takbir we do Taslim to the right and to the left.

    May Allah Forgive the Ummah.

    May Allah Guide the Ummah.

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    July 31, 2024 · 4:06 am

    The Mercy, Love and Forgiveness of Allah

    “But My mercy encompasses everything. I will ordain mercy for those who shun evil, pay alms-tax, and believe in Our revelations.” (Qur’an 7:156)

    “And He is the All-Forgiving, All-Loving.” (Qur’an 85:14)

    “Do you not love to be forgiven by Allah? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 24:22)

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    I will begin this article by sharing a perspective that may seem counter intuitive to the very article that I am writing.

    For me one of the biggest signs of Allah’s Love and Mercy is the Creation of Hellfire and the Creation of the Worst Possible Planets for any life to exist.

    I was reading this article on the worst possible planet and it certainly made me very thankful to be on Earth!

    https://www.newscientist.com/article/2399028-what-would-it-take-to-make-the-most-inhospitable-planet-for-life/

    In the above transcript we read:

    “Leah Crane: The planet I think is the worst also happens to be my least favourite planet, which is Mercury. It’s really close to the sun, and when we think about a planet being bad for life, a lot of the time we think about it either being very hot or very cold. Mercury is both. It is tidally locked, so one side always faces the sun, and that side, which we call the day side, is about 800° Fahrenheit, which is 430° Celsius, all the time – absolutely awful.”

    Leah Crane: A little too hot. Also, you’d get a lot of cancers from all of the radiation. And then there’s the other side which always faces away from the sun, which is -290° Fahrenheit or -180° Celsius, equally unpleasant.

    From the diversity and beauty of the animal kingdom to the various landscapes on Earth the first thought that certainly does not come to my mind is: “This Creator wants the absolute worst for us.”

    From left to right: Kirkjufell Mountain located in Iceland. Credit to David Stanfield. Moraine Lake Banff National Park Canada. Credit to Nicole Seidl. Maya Bay Phi Phi Leh Thailand. Credit to Silent Sightseer. All photos taken from pexels.com

    One of the means of knowing something is through contrast.

    We know when something is unpleasant and thus we know what is pleasant. We know what it is to not to love and not to receive love. We know what it is not to be merciful or to receive mercy. We know what it is not to forgive or to be forgiven.

    So in order to truly know Allah’s love, mercy and forgiveness we are shown its opposite.

    “If Allah should take men to task for their injustice, He would not leave on the earth one single living creature; but He is deferring them to a term stated; and when their term is come they shall not put it back by a single hour nor put it forward.” (Qur’an 16:61)

    This is to be contrasted with the Biblical characterization of the Creator.

    “And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.” (Exodus 32:14)

    “The Lord regretted making human beings on the earth, and his heart was grieved. So the Lord said: I will wipe out from the earth the human beings I have created, and not only the human beings, but also the animals and the crawling things and the birds of the air, for I regret that I made them.” (Genesis 6:6-7)

    The clear distinction here is that in the Qur’an where Allah (swt) is simply telling us that if he were to give us our just desserts (what we really deserve) the extent of his wrath would essentially be scorched earth.

    Where as in the Bible we are presented with a being who thinks to do evil to his creation, and even regrets making them.

    Another huge difference between the portrayal of the divine in the two faiths is that in Christianity God is never sated or satiated unless there is pain or suffering. The running of a blade across the throat of an animal satiates God’s wrath.

    “And without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” (Hebrews 9:22)

    Where as in Islam a contrite human heart is what is needed before a Loving and Merciful Creator.

    “The Day when neither wealth will be of any use nor sons, except to one who will come to Allah with a sound heart.” (Qur’an 26:88-89)

    The blueprint for forgiveness was initiated by our Creator let us not forget this!

    In Islam Allah forgives the first human being who erred and it was Allah who initiated the reproach between Creator and created!

    Allah did not wait for Adam to approach him, in fact Allah inspired and taught him the words to seek forgiveness.

    “Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.” (Qur’an 2: 37)

    a) Allah taught Adam the very words to seek reconciliation with him.

    b) He accepted those words; because they are from him to begin with.

    c) Allah accepts repentance.

    Allah loves those who repent and purify themselves.

    “Surely Allah loves those who always turn to Him in repentance and those who purify themselves.” (Qur’an 2:222)

    Seeking forgiveness for our sins is an act of obedience and worship itself!

    “Turn to Allah in repentance all together, O  believers, so that you may be successful.”  (Qur’an 24:31)

    “O you who believe! Turn unto Allah in sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will remit from you your evil deeds and bring you into Gardens underneath which rivers flow, on the day when Allah will not abase the Prophet and those who believe with him. Their light will run before them and on their right hands; they will say: Our Lord! Perfect our light for us, and forgive us! Lo! You have power over all things.” (Qur’an 66:8)

    Allah (swt) has promised that he will forgive your sins.

    “And whoever does evil or acts unjustly to his soul, then asks forgiveness of Allah, will find Allah Forgiving, Merciful.” (Qur’an 4:110)

    “The Forgiver of sin and Accepter of repentance, the Severe in punishment, and Infinite in bounty. There is no god except Him. To Him is the final return.” (Qur’an 40:3)

    Your sins are not greater than Allah’s mercy.

    Disbelieving in Allah’s mercy and/or willingness to forgive sins is a major sin. A trap of Shaitan.

    “He said, “And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord except for those astray?” (Qur’an 15:56)

    “”O my sons! go and enquire about Joseph and his brother, and never give up hope of Allah’s Soothing Mercy: truly no one despairs of Allah’s Soothing Mercy, except those who ungrateful disbelievers.” (Qur’an 12:87)

    “Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 39:53)

    “O believers! Do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Whoever follows Satan’s footsteps, then he surely bids immorality and wickedness. Had it not been for Allah’s grace and mercy upon you, none of you would have ever been purified. But Allah purifies whoever He wills. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” (Qur’an 24:21)

    Allah (swt) forgives all sins via repentance. This includes shirk as shirk is a sin.

    Please see our article here that explains this. Al hamduillah our school is upon the haqq concerning this matter. May Allah (swt) guide the ummah to the truth.

    Allah forgives all sins except Shirk? Qur’an 4:48 explained.

    We have no one else to turn to or efface our sins except Allah. Only Allah forgives Sins.

    “Those who, upon committing an evil deed or wronging themselves, remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins—and who forgives sins except Allah?—and they do not knowingly persist in wrongdoing?” (Qur’an 3:135)

    “Once you make a decision, put your trust in Allah. Surely Allah loves those who trust in Him.” (Qur’an 3:159)

    Allah (swt) loves those who trust and rely upon him. Are we not trusting and relying upon Allah -alone when we ask him and him alone to forgive us? The answer is yes. Therefore in that condition we are among those who Allah (swt) loves!

    How do I know that my repentance is sincere?

    “O you who have believed, repent to Allah with sincere repentance.” (Qur’an 66:8)

    “And whoever repents and does good has truly turned to Allah properly.” (Qur’an 25:71)

    The fact that you desired to repent in and of itself is an act of sincerity. Second that you follow up your incorrect conduct with correct conduct.

    Remorse is repentance.

    1. Leaving the sin
    2. Having remorse after committing the sin, which can only
      happen if our nature is not sinful to begin with.
    3. Resolve to not return to the sin
    4. If you sinned against Allah ask Allah to forgive you.
    5. If you sinned against another person return their rights
      or seek reconciliation.
    6. If you sinned against yourself, forgive yourself.

    How do we know that our repentance is accepted?

    “But whoever repents after his wrongdoing and reforms, indeed, Allah will turn to him in forgiveness. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” (Qur’an 5:39)

    “As for those who repent, mend their ways, and let the truth be known, they are the ones to whom I will turn to for I am the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 2:160)

    “But I am truly Most Forgiving to whoever repents, believes, and does good, then persists on guidance.” (Qur’an 20:82)

    “As for those who repent, believe, and do good, it is they who will be admitted into Paradise, never being denied any reward.” (Qur’an 19:60)

    “Only for those who do wrong. But if they later mend evil with good, then I am certainly All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 27:11)

    The act of repentance in and of itself is a good. Than you follow up your repentance by continuing to do good deeds and trusting in Allah (Qur’an 3:159) by doing such is a sign that you have truly repented. It is also a sign that Allah has forgiven you.

    Allah actually wants to accept our repentance!

    “Allah wants to make clear to you [the lawful from the unlawful] and guide you to the [good] practices of those before you and to accept your repentance. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.” (Qur’an 4:26)

    “Allah wants to accept your repentance, but those who follow their passions want you to digress into a great deviation.” (Qur’an 4:27)


    “And it is He who accepts repentance from his servants and pardons misdeeds, and He knows what you do.” (Qur’an 42:25)

    When we do a sin repent and start on the course of good we can know that Allah (swt) loves us.

    “And do good, for Allah certainly loves the good-doers.” (Qur’an 2:195)

    “And Allah loves the good-doers.” (Qur’an 3:134)

    1. Allah loves those who are a doers of good.
    2. Repentance is an act of worship and obedience.
    3. Repentance is an act of good.
    4. Therefore Allah loves us.

    The angels keep a record of all our actions. For those who die upon faith and die upon Islam all the good is kept. The minor sins they are turned into good.

    “This, Our record, speaks about you in truth. Indeed, We were having transcribed whatever you used to do.” (Qur’an 45:29)

    A HUGE MISUNDERSTANDING. ALLAH’S FORGIVENESS IS NOT ARBITRARY.

    To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. He forgives whoever (liman) He wills, and punishes whoever He wills. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Qur’an 3:129)

    First of all. If you take this verse in isolation of other verses it means that those people who sincerely repent Allah (swt) may not forgive them. Then those people whom Allah (swt) says he would not forgive it means Allah (swt) would might them. Far above Allah (swt) to ascribe to him a capricious nature.

    Second of all.  There is no such thing as Allah can forgive your sins but not 100% otherwise it would be vain. Allah is far above this!

    What is the benefit of Allah forgiving a servant of some of his sins and then leaving them alone? We accuse Allah (swt) of fooling around, while Allah Almighty is far above this.

    You will often note that those verses that have the phrase: “He forgives whoever (liman) He wills, and punishes whoever He wills.” are in connection to asserting Allah’s authority over the claim of Jews or Christians who claim salvation is solely for them. Or, even in the context of Allah (swt) asserting authority over that of the Blessed Prophet (saw).

    Some examples:

    “The Jews and the Christians each say, “We are the children of Allah and His most beloved!” Say, “Why then does He punish you for your sins? No! You are only humans like others of His Own making. He forgives whoever He wills and punishes whoever He wills. To Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and everything in between. And to Him is the final return.” (Qur’an 5:18)

    “You ˹O Prophet˺ have no say in the matter. It is up to Allah to turn to them in mercy or punish them, for indeed they are wrongdoers. To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. He forgives whoever He wills, and punishes whoever He wills. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 3:128-129)

    Allah (swt) put conditions on receiving forgiveness.

    “But indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver of whoever (liman) repents and believes and does righteousness and then continues in guidance.” (Qur’an 20:82)

    Whoever dies without repenting from shirk, unlawful sexual intercourse, killing a soul without right. Allah will not forgive them.

    “And those who do not invoke with Allah another deity or kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed], except by right, and do not commit unlawful sexual intercourse. And whoever should do that will meet a penalty. Multiplied for him is the punishment on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide therein humiliated -Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.” (Qur’an 25:68-70)

    Anyone who sincerely repents will be like one who did not do any sins.
    This is correct. However, will that person recover and repent before the Angel of Death surprises him? This is a huge risk!

    SINS CAN BE FORGIVEN FOR YOUR AFTERLIFE YET HAVE EFFECTS FELT IN THIS LIFE.

    Another point is that there are effects of the sins and transgressions that we have done. For example if we sincerely repent this means that Allah (swt) has forgiven us in the afterlife. However, you will suffer from the effects of your sins in this world. May Allah (swt) forgive us in this life and the afterlife. So let us not take risk!

    In other words Allah (swt) may hasten your punishment in this life and forgive you in the afterlife if you are sincere in your repentance.

    This does not necessarily apply to every time you sin or every type of sin and Allah knows best. Some of the scholars mention that Allah (swt) says he is Forgiving and Forgiving.
    Why did he simply not say Forgiving?
    They say that forgiveness means pardoning you for the effects of this sin in this world and forgiveness means erasing the sin itself!

    This is seen in Allah’s name: Al-Afuww -The one who not only forgives sins but also eliminates their negative impact, as if they never occurred.

    Two examples:

    Example A: Person is forgiven but the effects of sin are felt.

    A person commits illicit sexual intercourse. This person is very remorseful and turns in sincere repentance to Allah. Allah (swt) forgives them. No punishment awaits them in the next life. However, the person finds out they have contracted HIV. This will impact the person for the rest of his/her life. Even knowingly being intimate with a person whom is unaware of your HIV status can lead to criminal charges, such as attempted murder.

    Example B: Person is forgiven but the effects of sin are not felt.

    A person was in a rush and was negligent in their wudhu. Not having a proper wudhu nullifies and invalidates the prayer. The person then realizes this. They do their wudhu with care and consideration and pray with devotion and sincerity. They ask Allah (swt) to forgive them. They are forgiven. No punishment awaits them in the next life nor are there any negative effects felt from the sin.

    “As for those who repent, believe, and do good deeds, they are the ones whose evil deeds Allah will change into good deeds. For Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 25:70)

    “Surely good deeds wipe out evil deeds. That is a reminder for the mindful.” (Qur’an 11:114) -how you know your sins are forgiven.

    “IF (but) eschew the evilest of the things which you are forbidden to do, We shall expel out of ( Saiyiatikum) YOU ALL THE EVIL IN YOU, and admit you to a gate of great honor.” (Qur’an 4:31)

    Allah loves those who purify themselves.

    “Surely Allah loves those who always turn to Him in repentance and those who purify themselves.” (Qur’an 2:222)

    Repentance itself is an act of purification. It is the initial process to cleanse the heart and soul of the sin committed and therefore Allah loves those who initiate this process.

    Allah loves those who are just.

    “And whoever does evil or acts unjustly to his soul, then asks forgiveness of Allah, will find Allah Forgiving, Merciful.” (Qur’an 4:110)

    “Surely Allah loves those who uphold justice.” (Qur’an 49:9)

    When you sin you act unjustly to your soul -you are condemning yourself to possible damnation. Therefore when you seek forgiveness to Allah (swt) you are doing justice to yourself, to your own soul and as you are upholding justice via your repentance your among those beloved to Allah (swt).

    The Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) is to seek forgiveness as instructed by Allah (swt).

    “And seek Allah’s forgiveness. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 73:20)

    “So be patient ˹O Prophet˺, ˹for˺ Allah’s promise is certainly true. Seek forgiveness for your sin. And glorify the praises of your Lord morning and evening.” (Qur’an 40:55)

    “We sent no messenger save that he should be obeyed by Allah’s leave. And if, when they had wronged themselves, they had but come to you and asked forgiveness of Allah, and asked forgiveness of the messenger, they would find Allah Forgiving, Merciful.” (Qur’an 4:64)

    “If you should love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” (Qur’an 3:31)

    The Blessed Messenger (saw) used to ask Allah (swt) to forgive him. That is part of his Sunnah. It is a major part of his Sunnah to ask Allah (swt) to forgive him, have mercy and compassion upon him.

    By doing this we to follow and emulate the Blessed Messenger (saw) thus becoming the people mentioned in (Qur’an 3:31). Allah will love us and forgive us -1) for following the sunnah in general. 2) especially for following the sunnah of asking for forgiveness.

    Allah responds to our prayers!

    This simple fact is above all else. It in and of itself is the cause for the elation of the soul and the hope for the penitent.

    When My servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about Me: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond ˹with obedience˺ to Me and believe in Me, perhaps they will be guided ˹to the Right Way˺ (Qur’an 2:186)

    “Your Lord has proclaimed, “Call upon Me, I will respond to you. Surely those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell, fully humbled.” (Qur’an 40:60)

    “To the tribe of Thamud We sent their brother Salih. He said, “My people, worship God. You have no God other than Him. He created you out of the earth and made you inhabit it. Ask Him to forgive your sins, and turn towards Him in repentance. My Lord is near, and ready to answer.” (Qur’an 11:61)

    Holy Angels That Are Beings of Pure Light Pray Constantly and Continuously for your Forgiveness and Guidance!

    “Those (angels) who carry the Throne and those around it glorify the praises of their Lord, have faith in Him, and seek forgiveness for the believers, (praying) “Our Lord! You encompass everything in (your) mercy and knowledge. So forgive those who repent and follow Your Way, and protect them from the torment of Hellfire. Our Lord! Admit them into the Gardens of Eternity which You have promised them, along with the righteous among their parents, spouses, and descendants. You (alone) are truly the Almighty, All-Wise. And protect them from (the consequences of their) evil deeds. For whoever You protect from the evil of their deeds on that Day will have been shown Your mercy. That is the ultimate triumph.” (Qur’an 40:7-9)

    Prima Qur’an comments:

    Imagine that Allah (swt) created a group of angels that specifically are tasked with praying for the forgiveness and protection of the believers. Those who follow the way of Allah. Not only are they praying for you specifically, they are praying for your parents , and the wife or husband that you have not even met or married yet! The one who is currently your parent and for the children you have not even had born yet! As well as those who currently are your children!

    There is tremendous amount of love and mercy that is directed towards the believers! That is why those who reject all this love and mercy are kafir (ingrates) -(ungrateful) such a people are without question and without doubt deserving of the hellfire because it is the path they pro actively choose.

    NOT TO MENTION THE MONTH OF RAMADAN.

    This can be a whole entry in and of itself. However, in particular this is to the Muslim reader. You know the amount of mercy and forgiveness and spiritual upliftment that is contained with in the month of Ramadan! It is an entire month that comes every year that is a means of spiritual training and gaining proximity and closeness to Allah (swt).

    Imagine if in Ramadan you were to continuously pray to Allah (swt) for forgiveness and protection from the hellfire. Imagine even if you prayed that du’a with sincerity even once and it was granted!

    A WARNING TO THE BELIEVERS.

    Dear brothers and sisters, respected ummah of Muhammed (saw). All that has gone before is to show you that the deck has not been stacked against us. Quite the opposite. The fact that we are have been commanded to pray five times a day. That those five daily prayers are a continuous means for us to draw night and ask forgiveness from the Supreme Sovereign of this Universe. The gift of the month of Ramadan. Angelic beings of light praying for us and our spouses and children that we ourselves potentially haven’t even met! This is supreme love, supreme grace, supreme care and supreme mercy.

    That being said we have to want this mercy and this love and this grace. In light of all that has been said those who end up going to hellfire are those among us who are actively participating in our own self destruction. You actually have to want to go to hellfire. How does one want this? By disobeying Allah (swt), by avoiding the commands of a Sovereign Creator and indulging in that which The Creator has prohibited. Most of all by shunning repentance

    Ask Allah to forgive you quickly.

    “Allah only accepts the repentance of those who commit evil ignorantly ˹or recklessly˺ then repent soon after Allah will pardon them. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.” (Qur’an 4:17)

    “And hasten towards forgiveness from your Lord and a Paradise as vast as the heavens and the earth, prepared for those mindful ˹of Allah˺” (Qur’an 3:133)

    Delaying repentance is a sign of arrogance and ingratitude. Here you have a Lord that wants to forgive you and you shun this forgiveness. It is an act of disobedience. It is a sign that you are not recalcitrant and that you deem your action or style of living as something of light consequence.

    Very sobering verse from the Qur’an.

    Why should we not delay repentance?

    “However, repentance is not accepted from those who knowingly persist in sin until they start dying, and then cry, “Now I repent!” nor those who die as disbelievers. For them We have prepared a painful punishment.” (Qur’an 4:18)

    Are you guaranteed to live after reading this very sentence? Are you guaranteed to live the next few minutes or even the next hour? So considering that repentance is not accepted by the one who waits to be besieged by the angel of death when is the best time to repent?

    Now!

    “Indeed, whoever commits misdeeds, and becomes besieged by his iniquities—these are the inmates of the Fire, wherein they will dwell forever.” (Qur’an 2:81)

    Any Muslim who sins it is the duty of the believing Muslim to admonish his brother/sister in a good way. Help them to save face. Do not humiliate them. Advise them in a good manner.

    However, if a Muslim continues to persist in sin that person is to be shunned. To continue to walk in fellowship with them is walking in fellowship to the one who insults Allah (swt) , shuns his mercy and forgiveness and guidance.

    “Cooperate with one another in goodness and righteousness, and do not cooperate in sin and transgression. And be mindful of Allah. Surely Allah is severe in punishment.” (Qur’an 5:2)

    Remember that Allah (swt) only accepts from those of us who do our level best to live a righteous a life.

    “Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous [who fear Him]” (Qur’an 5:27)

    If any person Muslim or not dies as a fasiq (a person committing major sins), does not repent, is unjust Allah will refuse his/her all his deeds and that one will be in hell.

    “That is because they followed what angered Allah and disliked [what earns] His pleasure, so He rendered worthless their deeds.” (Qur’an 47:28)

    “Those who disbelieved, and prevented (others) from Allah’s way, He (Allah) has rendered their deeds vain.” (Qur’an 47:1)

    “And those who do not invoke with Allah another deity or kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed], except by right, and do not commit unlawful sexual intercourse. And whoever should do that will meet a penalty. Multiplied for him is the punishment on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide therein humiliated –Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.” (Qur’an 25:70)

    The question has been put forward to you dear brothers and sisters and sincere truth seekers.

    “Will, they not turn with repentance to Allah and ask His forgiveness? For Allah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful” (Qur’an 5:74)

    “And He is the All-Forgiving, All-Loving (Qur’an 85:14)

    May Allah (swt) guide the Ummah.

    May Allah (swt) forgive the Ummah.

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