Allah is Most Merciful, Most Forgiving but He is also Most Severe in Punishment. Balance lies in knowing when to focus on which quality. In general, focusing on Allah's punishment can prevent us from committing many sins.
Eventually, when we do fall into sin, our focus needs to shift to the Mercy of Allah and Hope in His Forgiveness so that we can pull ourselves up and repent.
At this point, Shaytaan tries to trick us into despairing of Allah's Mercy and thinking that we are not worthy of forgiveness. Ignore all such thoughts and remember that Allah has forgiven people for far greater sins in the past.
Focus on His Mercy, and ask Him to forgive you and think good of your Lord. Do not allow Shaytaan to trick you into despair, because despairing of Allah's Mercy is worse than the sin itself.
- Ustadh Abu Muawiyah Ismail Kamdar
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SpiritualAssalaamu 'wlaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu brothers and sistes in Islam. :) I made this compilation of stories/articles/posts that I have read and, Alhamdulillaah, taught me something. So I want to share them to you. May Allaah S.W.T. guide...
