“The speaker commences the lecture by explaining the importance of repenting to Allah without despairing from His Mercy and forgiveness. The main topic of this talk is about the recent unforgetfull true story of a man called Ahmad, who struggled to live a normal life after committing a major sin. The speaker takes us on a rollercoaster ride with Ahmad on his quest for forgiveness, sharing with us his joy and sadness and details the lessons that can be learnt from this emotional, heartbreaking story.” – Dhikrullah.com
Subhanallah, after listening to this lecture, it would be despicable if I do not implement the lessons in my own life. Anyone who listens to this lecture and does not change their ways surely has not taken benefit. This is a serious matter indeed. It is indeed true that Allah (swt) is Ar-Rahman (Most Merciful) and Ar-Rahim (Most Kind) and Al-Ghafur (Most Forgiving). Yet, Allah (swt) is also most severe in punishment. There has to be a balance between Hope and Fear of Allah (swt). I remember from watching a lecture by Sheikh Khalid Yasin in which he stated that if one should say Itaqillah! (Fear Allah) and the person is not affected, then his/her heart is dead. May Allah (swt) grant us all the ability to be mindful of Allah (swt) constantly and soak in the knowledge we acquire and apply it in our daily lives, Ameen.
Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi, former President of the Islamic Society of North America, states:
“Allah (Mighty and Exalted Be He) is indeed very Merciful, Loving and Compassionate, but He is also Just and Severe in punishment. According to the Qur’an, Allah is “Forgiver of sins, Accepter of repentance, the Stern in punishment, the Powerful…” (Ghafir: 3). It is wrong to accept only some aspect of Allah and ignore or negate some other aspects. When people believe only in the love of Allah and ignore His justice and power they become careless and do whatever they wish. When people believe in the justice and power of Allah and ignore His love and compassion they become hermits and monks and run away from the world and its enjoyments. Islam teaches us a balanced life and so it teaches us both aspects of Allah’s Being.
Allah created human beings and He gave them everything for their existence. He guided them through His Prophets and Messengers and gave them all the possibilities to be good and faithful, but if they still reject Him and turn away from Him, then He does not care for them. Such people by their own actions have made themselves unworthy of His love and compassion. He warned them again and again that the consequences of their sins and rebellion will be severe, but if they did not pay any attention to Him, so why should He show any mercy to such ungrateful, stubborn, and evil creatures. Allah says in the Qur’an: “O human being, what has deceived you about your Lord Most Beneficent? Him Who created you, fashioned you in due proportion, and made you right; and in whatever form He willed for you, He set you. But no, you do deny the Day of Judgment! Indeed over you are keeping watch the honorable beings; writing down (your deeds). They know what you do. The Righteous will be in Bliss; and the Wicked will be in the Fire, which they will enter on the Day of Judgment.” (Al-Infitar: 6-15) And Allah says, “We wronged them not, but they it was who did the wrong.” (Az-Zukhruf: 76)”
…Be Mindful of Allah and Allah will be Mindful of You…
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