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Hadith · EXCERPT

Allah’s mercy overcomes His anger

Source

Sahih al-Bukhari 7404

Book 97, Hadith 33

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What It Means: Reading in Context

In this hadith qudsi, the Prophet reports words Allah wrote concerning Himself when He created creation. The first-person words refer to Allah. This entry quotes that statement of mercy from the longer narration; it is a hadith, not a verse of the Qur’an. This entry comes from Sahih al-Bukhari 7404. The displayed text is an excerpt, not the complete narration. Follow the source link to read the narrator, full wording and in-book reference together. A hadith number identifies the source used here; numbering systems can differ between editions. Being able to inspect a source is important when a short statement is shared outside its original setting. The accompanying reflection is an editorial prompt for everyday conduct. It is not part of the hadith and does not replace explanation from qualified scholarship. Avoid extending a short reminder into a religious ruling that the entry itself does not establish.

REFLECTION · EDITORIAL

When you recognise a wrong, respond with sincere repentance and an effort to repair it. Hold on to hope while taking responsibility for your actions.

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Qur’an

۞ قُلْ يَٰعِبَادِىَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا۟ مِن رَّحْمَةِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ ٱلذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

Say: O My slaves who have been prodigal to their own hurt! Despair not of the mercy of Allah, Who forgiveth all sins. Lo! He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.

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Hadith

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ تُوبُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ فَإِنِّي أَتُوبُ فِي الْيَوْمِ إِلَيْهِ مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ

O people, seek repentance from Allah. Verily, I seek repentance from Him a hundred times a day.

Sahih Muslim 2702b · Source checked

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Hadith · EXCERPT

أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَىَّ وَأَبُوءُ لَكَ بِذَنْبِي، فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ

I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I admit my sins. So forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.

Sahih al-Bukhari 6306 · Source checked

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