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WHAT HAPPENS IF PEOPLE DO NOT LIVE BY THE QUR'ANIC UNDERSTANDING OF MERCY?

and a clean and comfortable environment, no matter
whether they are rich or poor.
Hence, the only way to be saved from the chaos and
the cruelty which is caused by irreligion is to live by stan-
dards of mercy described in the Qur'an and the Sunnah of
the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.
Moreover, turning away from cruelty to mercy is just
a matter of reforming one's intentions. This will bring the
individual a blissful life both in this world and beyond.
Indeed, this change will make him recognise the perfec-
tion of the values of the Qur'an. Besides, Allah promises
to forgive the wrongdoings of those who decide to es-
chew cruelty and live by the values of the Qur'an:

But if anyone repents after his wrongdoing and puts
things right, Allah will turn towards him. Allah is
Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat al-Ma'ida: 39)