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Allah's mercy is vast beyond imagination. In every moment of our lives, we are blessed to be enveloped in His loving care and forgiveness. However, there is always more we can do to tap into this infinite ocean of guidance, hope and blessing as a means to enrich our lives, in this world and the next.
This practical guide shows us how to increase the mercy of Allah in our lives through seeking forgiveness, acts of worship to Allah and acts of kindness to others. Above all, it is a book of comfort and advice, healing and optimism.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
The Truth about Sinning
The Concept of Sin
Why Sinning is Inevitable
Concealment of Sin
No Sin is Unforgivable
Sins Already Forgiven
Forgiveness for Major Sins
An Expiation for Every Sin
Chapter 2
Allah's Mercy and Compassion
How Divine Mercy Overcomes Punishment
Allah's Infinite Mercy and Compassion
Allah Alone Forgives Sins
Allah's Eagerness to Forgive
Allah's Mercy in Recording Deeds
Stories of Forgiveness from the Era of Earlier Prophets
Those Forgiven at the Time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Chapter 3
The Importance and Manner of Seeking Forgiveness
The Difference Between Seeking Forgiveness and Repentance
The Value of Repentance
Allah's Promise of Forgiveness
Glad Tidings for the Repentant
How to Seek Forgiveness from Allah
Du'a
Salat at-Taubah
Legal Redress
Preferred Timings for Seeking Forgiveness
The Prophets' Supplications for Forgiveness
Specific Supplications for Divine Mercy
Chapter 4
Deeds that Wipe out Sins
How Good Deeds Remove Evil Deeds
Acts that Merit Forgiveness
Struggling for Allah's Cause
Showing Compassion to Others
Legal Expiation
Attributes that Warrant Forgiveness
Standing for Truth and Justice
Following a Bad Deed with Good
Sacrificing for Allah's Cause
Following the Sunnah
Patience
Goodness to Parents
Consciousness of Allah
The Merit of Forgiving Others
Seeking Forgiveness from those Wronged
Chapter 5
Acts of Worship as a Means of Attaining Mercy
Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)
Testimony (Shahadah)
Daily Prayers (Salah)
Giving (Zakah and Sadaqah)
Fasting (Sawm)
Pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah)
Chapter 6
Allah's Mercy in the Hereafter
Death and Beyond
On the Day of Judgement
The Great Rescue
A Life of Eternal Bliss
Conclusion
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