You’re drowning in guilt. The sins pile up. The mistakes haunt you. You wonder: “Can Allah ﷻ really forgive me after everything I’ve done?”
The answer is written 57 times throughout the Quran in one name alone: Ar-Rahman – The Entirely Merciful.
The 99 Parts You Haven’t Seen Yet
Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه reported in Sahih al-Bukhari (6469) and Sahih Muslim (2752): The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Allah ﷻ has divided mercy into 100 parts. He kept 99 parts with Him and sent down one part to Earth. From that single part comes all the mercy you see among creation – so much so that a horse lifts its hoof away from its foal lest it should harm it.”
Think about that. Every act of kindness you’ve ever witnessed. Every moment of compassion. Every parent protecting their child. Every stranger helping another. Every doctor saving a life. Every mercy, every gentleness, every drop of love in the entire universe across all of history—
That’s ONE part of Allah’s mercy.
The other 99 parts? He’s keeping them. For the Day of Judgment. For believers who will desperately need His mercy when nothing else can save them.
If one part of His mercy makes a mother throw herself into fire to save her baby—imagine what 99 parts will do for you on Judgment Day when He wants to save you from Hellfire.
He Calls Himself “Merciful” More Than Anything Else
Out of Allah’s 99 Beautiful Names, eight of them directly relate to mercy and forgiveness:
- Ar-Rahman – The Entirely Merciful (mentioned 57 times)
- Ar-Raheem – The Especially Merciful (mentioned 114 times)
- Al-Ghaffar – The Repeatedly Forgiving (mentioned 91 times)
- Al-Ghafoor – The All-Forgiving (mentioned 73 times)
- Al-Afuww – The Pardoner (mentioned 5 times)
- At-Tawwab – The Acceptor of Repentance (mentioned 11 times)
- Ar-Ra’oof – The Most Kind (mentioned 10 times)
- Al-Haleem – The Most Forbearing (mentioned 15 times)
Add them up. That’s 376 times Allah ﷻ reminds you of His mercy and forgiveness in the Quran.
Compare that to His names of punishment:
- Al-Muntaqim (The Avenger) – mentioned 3 times
- Ash-Shadeed Al-‘Iqab (Severe in Punishment) – mentioned 7 times
He wants you to know His mercy way more than His punishment. He’s reminding you over and over: “I forgive. I’m merciful. I accept repentance. Come back to Me.”
The Hadith That Should Make You Cry With Hope
Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه reported in Sahih Muslim (2751): The Prophet ﷺ said:
“When Allah ﷻ created the creation, He wrote in His Book—which is with Him above the Throne—’Indeed My mercy precedes My wrath.'”
His mercy comes first. Before His anger. Before His punishment. Before His justice.
Think about it: You sin. You know you deserve punishment. But Allah’s first instinct—if we can say that about Allah ﷻ—is mercy, not wrath.
And in another beautiful hadith in Sahih Muslim (2754), the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Allah ﷻ is more merciful to His servants than a mother is to her child.”
Watch a mother with her newborn. Watch how she responds to every cry. How she sacrifices sleep, comfort, everything for that baby. How she’d die for that child without hesitation.
Now multiply that mercy by infinity. That’s Allah’s mercy toward you.
When you sinned last night and felt terrible this morning—He already knew you’d sin. He already planned how He’d forgive you. He’s just waiting for you to ask.
“But My Sins Are Too Big”
No, they’re not.
[Surah Az-Zumar, Ayah 53]
“Say: ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah ﷻ. Verily, Allah ﷻ forgives ALL sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'”
ALL sins. No exceptions listed. No categories excluded. Just: ALL.
Zina? Forgiven if you repent.
Drinking alcohol? Forgiven if you repent.
Years of abandoning prayer? Forgiven if you repent.
Lying, stealing, hurting people? Forgiven if you repent sincerely and make amends.
Even shirk—associating partners with Allah ﷻ, the gravest sin—if you repent from it before you die, Allah ﷻ forgives it.
Imam Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said: “Allah ﷻ forgives all sins for the one who repents, even shirk.”
The only unforgivable sin is dying while committing shirk without repenting. As long as you’re alive—as long as you have breath—the door of repentance is wide open.
What “Repentance” Actually Means
You don’t need complicated rituals. You don’t need a middleman. You don’t need to wait for a special day or go to a special place.
True repentance (tawbah) has four simple elements:
- Stop the sin – Don’t stay in it while saying “I repent.”
- Feel genuine regret – Not just “I got caught” but “I disappointed Allah ﷻ.”
- Commit to never returning to it – Make a real decision to change.
- If you wronged people, make it right – Apologize. Pay back what you owe. Seek their forgiveness.
That’s it. Do those four things sincerely, and Allah ﷻ promises to forgive you. No matter what you did. No matter how many times.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The one who repents from sin is like one who has no sin.”
Your past erased. Your record cleaned. A fresh start. Right now. Today. This moment.
The Barakah Waiting in Your Life
But Allah’s mercy isn’t just about forgiving past sins. It’s about blessing your present life with barakah—divine blessing that multiplies everything.
You know those days when you accomplish so much with so little time? That’s barakah in your time.
You know when your money shouldn’t be enough but somehow it covers everything? That’s barakah in your wealth.
You know when you feel at peace despite chaos around you? That’s barakah in your heart.
The Prophet ﷺ taught us how to attract barakah:
Wake up early. He ﷺ said: “O Allah ﷻ, bless my nation in their early mornings.” (Sunan Ibn Majah) The barakah is in Fajr time. That’s why successful people wake up early.
Be grateful constantly. Allah ﷻ says in Surah Ibrahim (14:7): “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you.” Say “Alhamdulillah” for everything—even difficulties. Watch your blessings multiply.
Maintain family ties. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever wants his provision increased and his lifespan extended should maintain family ties.” (Sahih al-Bukhari) Visit your relatives. Call your parents. Text your siblings. Allah ﷻ literally adds years to your life and increases your rizq.
Give charity regularly. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Sahih Muslim) It seems impossible mathematically, but you’ll experience it. Your wealth stretches further. Unexpected money comes. Needs are met.
Make constant dhikr. Remembering Allah ﷻ brings peace to the heart. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Shall I not tell you of the best of your deeds, the purest with your Lord, which raises your ranks most, and is better for you than spending gold and silver? Dhikr of Allah ﷻ.” (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi)
The Mercy That Changes Everything
Here’s what you need to understand: Allah ﷻ wants to forgive you. He wants to bless your life. He wants you in Paradise.
He didn’t create you to punish you. He didn’t give you life just to watch you fail. He created you to show you His mercy.
Every time you wake up—that’s His mercy. Every breath you take—His mercy. Every bite of food—His mercy. The health you have—mercy. The family, the shelter, the safety—all mercy.
Even the calamities that befall you? The scholars say those are mercy too—erasing your sins, elevating your rank, testing you so you turn back to Him.
And when you finally stand before Him on Judgment Day, covered in sins, terrified of His justice—He will ask you in private, “Do you remember this sin? And that sin?”
And you’ll admit: “Yes, my Lord.”
And He’ll say: “I concealed them for you in the world, and today I forgive you for them.” (Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim)
Private conversation. Private forgiveness. No public humiliation. Just mercy upon mercy upon mercy.
Start Right Now
Stop letting guilt paralyze you. Stop thinking you’re too far gone. Stop believing you’ve run out of chances.
You haven’t.
As long as you’re breathing, Allah ﷻ is waiting. His mercy is greater than your sins. His forgiveness is faster than your repentance. His love for your return is stronger than your shame.
Say right now: “Astaghfirullah. O Allah ﷻ, forgive me. I’m sorry. Help me change. I want to come back to You.”
That’s it. That’s all He needs to hear.
And He’ll respond—not with punishment, not with rejection—but with the mercy He’s been holding for you since before you were born.
Ar-Rahman. The Entirely Merciful.
Ar-Raheem. The Especially Merciful.
Al-Ghaffar. The Repeatedly Forgiving.
At-Tawwab. The Acceptor of Repentance.
These aren’t just names. They’re promises. They’re His nature. They’re what He’s offering you right now.
Take it. Accept His mercy. Repent sincerely. Start fresh. Live in His barakah. And look forward to the 99 parts of mercy He’s saving just for you.
Because no matter how far you’ve fallen, His mercy can lift you. No matter how dark your past, His light can guide you. No matter how hopeless you feel, His hope can save you.
He is Ar-Rahman. And He is waiting for you.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for general educational and informational purposes only, presenting authentic hadith from Sahih collections and Quranic verses about Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. Readers are advised to consult qualified Islamic scholars for detailed interpretations. The content reflects classical and contemporary Islamic scholarship and should not replace personal consultation with knowledgeable religious authorities.