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Because Allah is the One Who removes difficulties for His
servants, is most forgiving, is full of mercy and has complete
power and knowledge. Every incident that people may re-
gard as a reason for despair, including all impediments, un-
expected obstacles, diseases, accidents or mistakes, in fact
occurs under the complete control of Allah. Allah is All-
Knowing and nothing is absent from His knowledge. Being
aware that one's destiny is designated by His endless knowl-
edge is the greatest comfort one can ever have. Knowing this
fact, one can never give way to despair.
Besides this, believers, knowing that it is possible that
their mistakes may be remitted in this world, do not lose
hope. Indeed, people are commanded in the Qur'an not to
despair of the mercy of Allah:

… Do not despair of solace from Allah. No one de-
spairs of solace from Allah except for those who dis-
believe. (Surah Yusuf: 87)
Say: "My servants, you who have transgressed
against yourselves, do not despair of the mercy of
Allah. Truly Allah forgives all wrong actions. He is
the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Merciful." (Surat az-

Zumar: 53)

10. Is being sentimental approved of in the
Qur'an?

Being sentimental is not approved of in the Qur'an, al-
though being a man of "wisdom" is essential. Allah bestows
intelligence and understanding upon those who heed Him.
Believers who possess wisdom consider all events within
the framework of absolute truths specified in the Qur'an.

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