Page 206 - Allāh’s Mercy and Forgiveness

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 117-121, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf highlights Allāh’s عَزَّوَجَلَّ immense mercy in forgiving the Prophet ﷺ, the Muhājireen, and the Anṣār after their moment of hesitation during the hardship of Tabūk. The verses also recount the story of the three companions who were left behind, facing deep remorse until Allāh accepted their repentance. Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ then urges the believers to stand firm in truth and sacrifice, assuring them that no hardship endured in His cause, be it thirst, fatigue or facing the enemy, will go unrewarded. Even the smallest acts, such as spending in His path or stepping onto enemy territory, are recorded as righteous deeds, reaffirming that Allāh never lets the efforts of the righteous go to waste.