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Riyad as-Salihin 614 (Book) #38999
Allah's Mercy and Punishment

SUMMARY: Allah is the ultimate judge and He will show mercy to those whom He wishes, while punishing those who deserve it.

Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet said, "There was a dispute between Hell and Jannah, and Hell said: 'The haughty and proud are in me'. The Jannah said: 'In me are the weak and the humble'. Thereupon Allah, the Exalted, judged between them saying: 'You the Jannah are My Mercy, and through you I shall show mercy to those whom I wish'. (And addressing the Hell) He said: 'You are My punishment to punish whom I wish amongst My slaves, and each one of you will have its fill"'. Muslim.
وعن أبى سعيد رضي الله عنه، عن النبى قال‏:‏ “احتجت الجنة والنار، فقالت النار‏:‏ في الجبارون والمتكبرون، وقالت الجنة‏:‏ في ضعفاء الناس ومساكينهم‏.‏ فقضى الله بينهما‏:‏ إنك الجنة رحمتي، أرحم بك من أشاء، وإنك النار عذابي أعذب بك من أشاء ولكليكما علي ملؤها” ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
mercy  *  punishment  *  judgment  *  rahmah  *  adhab  *  hukm  *  allah

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive for humility and kindness in order to receive blessings from God .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks of the power of judgement that belongs to only God. It tells us that God is merciful and will show mercy to those whom He wishes, while punishing those who deserve it. The hadith also teaches us that we should not be proud or arrogant as this can lead us away from God's mercy. We should instead strive for humility and kindness in order to receive His blessings. Furthermore, this hadith reminds us that no matter how powerful we may think we are, ultimately our fate lies in the hands of God alone.

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