Fear of Death and Its Relationship to Despair of Allah's Mercy
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Question:
If a person fears death with intense fear, and he is among the worshippers, and he thinks that he will be punished, is this considered despair of the mercy of Allah the Exalted?
Answer:
Yes, one should have a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and not despair of the mercy of Allah. Yes.
If a person fears death with intense fear, and he is among the worshippers, and he thinks that he will be punished, is this considered despair of the mercy of Allah the Exalted?
Answer:
Yes, one should have a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and not despair of the mercy of Allah. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وفي محاسبة النفس عدة مصالح — islamhouse.com (53:12)
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