Rights Of Other And Forgiveness By Allah
Dear Dr. Shahzad, Thank you for your detailed explanation. I fully understand and respect the importance of adhering to principles when evaluating hadiths. However, I’d like to seek some clarification on a related point. Suppose someone wronged another person, realized their mistake later, genuinely regretted it, and sincerely turned to Allah asking for forgiveness—does that mean they won’t be forgiven? From my understanding, Allah’s mercy is vast and covers all sins for those who sincerely repent. For example, in Surah Al-Furqan (25:70), Allah says: “Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.” Additionally, in Surah Az-Zumar (39:53), Allah clearly states: “Say, O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.” And in Surah Al-A’raf (7:156), He says: “My mercy encompasses all things.” These verses reinforce my hope that if someone repents sincerely—even after hurting someone—Allah’s mercy can still reach them. I would really appreciate your insights on this.