Exploring the Depths of Allāh’s Mercy for the Believers
ALLĀH’S MERCY TO THE BELIEVERS
ALLĀH says:
وَكَانَ بِالْمُوْمِنِينَ رَحِيمًا
And HE is Ever Most Merciful to the believers.
That is, by HIS mercy and kindness towards the believers, by means of HIS blessings and praise for them, and the prayer and supplication of HIS angels. HE brings them forth from the dark depths of sin and ignorance to the light of faith, guidance, knowledge and good deeds. This is the greatest blessing that He bestows upon HIS obedient slaves, which should make them be grateful and remember ALLĀH a great deal, for HE has shown kindness and mercy to them, and HE causes the bearers of HIS Throne, the best of the angels, and those who are around the Throne, to glorify and praise their Lord and pray for forgiveness for those who believe, so they say: “Our Lord, YOU encompass all things in YOUR mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who repent and follow YOUR path, and protect them from the punishment of the blazing fire. OUR Lord, and admit them to gardens of perpetual abode which YOU have promised them, and [admit] the righteous among their forebears, their spouses and their offspring. Verily, YOU are the Almighty, the Most Wise. And protect them from the evil consequences [of their sins], for whomever YOU protect from evil consequences on that day, YOU will indeed have bestowed mercy upon him, and that is the supreme triumph.”(40: 7-9)
This is the mercy and blessing that HE bestows upon them in this world.
As for HIS mercy towards them in the hereafter, it is the greatest of mercy and the best reward, namely attaining the pleasure and greeting of their Lord, listening to HIS noble words, gazing upon HIS beautiful Countenance, and attaining immense rewards of which no one knows the extent except those to whom HE gives them.
{Tafsir As-Sa’di}