What is the difference between seeking forgiveness and seeking mercy?
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Question:
Shaykh Salih (may Allah preserve him), I would like to ask about the difference between seeking forgiveness and seeking mercy?
Answer:
Forgiveness is for sins, while mercy is broader. The mercy of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) includes tenderness toward the servant and kindness to him, because the servant needs his Lord in every moment of his moments; he cannot do without Allah (Mighty and Majestic) for the blink of an eye. Yes.
Shaykh Salih (may Allah preserve him), I would like to ask about the difference between seeking forgiveness and seeking mercy?
Answer:
Forgiveness is for sins, while mercy is broader. The mercy of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) includes tenderness toward the servant and kindness to him, because the servant needs his Lord in every moment of his moments; he cannot do without Allah (Mighty and Majestic) for the blink of an eye. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 10 من 29|أسئلة شرح كتاب التوحيد|توحيد الألوهية|ما الفرق بين طلب المغفرة وطلب الرحمة؟|صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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