Page 262 - Learning from the Qur'an

Or do they say, 'He is a man possessed,' when he has brought the
truth to them? But most of them hate the truth. (Qur'an, 23:70)
They said, 'We see you, and those with you, as an evil omen.' He
said, 'No, your evil omen is with Allah; you are merely a people
undergoing a trial.' (Qur'an, 27:47)

HE IS GENTLE WITH THE BELIEVERS
AND FIERCE WITH THE UNBELIEVERS
AMessenger has come to you from among yourselves. Your
suffering is distressing to him; he is deeply concerned for you; he
is gentle and merciful to the believers. (Qur'an, 9:128)
And take the believers who follow you under your wing. If they
disobey you, say, 'I am free of what you do.' (Qur'an, 26:215-216)

HE ASKS THE FORGIVENESS
OF ALLAH FOR THE BELIEVERS
O Prophet! When women who believe come to you pledging
allegiance to you on the grounds that they will not associate
anything with Allah or steal or fornicate or kill their children or
give a false ascription of paternity—making up lies about their—
or disobey you in respect of anything right, then accept their
pledge and ask forgiveness for them. Allah is Ever-Forgiving,
Most Merciful. (Qur'an, 60:12)
We sent no Messenger except to be obeyed by Allah's permission.
If only when they wronged themselves they had come to you and
asked Allah's forgiveness and the Messenger had asked
forgiveness for them they would have found Allah Ever-Returning,
Most Merciful. (Qur'an, 4:64)
It is a mercy from Allah that you were gentle with them. If you
had been rough or hard of heart, they would have scattered from
around you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and
consult with them about the matter. Then when you have reached
a firm decision, put your trust in Allah. Allah loves those who put
their trust in Him. (Qur'an, 3:159)

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