Mercy

Shaikh “Umar was heard to say, “Anyone who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy. Anyone who does not forgive will not be forgiven. Anyone who does not turn in repentance will not be turned to nor will he be protected or guarded.” (Bukhari)

Shaikh Abu Hurayra said, “I heard the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, the truthful confirmed one, Abu”l-Qasim, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say, “Mercy is only removed from the one who is destined for wretchedness.” (Bukhari)

Shaikh Abu Hurayra said, “A man came to the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, with a child which he began to embrace. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said. “Do you show mercy towards me?”“Yes,” the man replied. He said, “Allah is more merciful towards you than you are towards this child. He is the Most Merciful of the merciful.;: (Bukhari)

Shaikh Jarir ibn “Abdullah reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Whoever is denied compassion is denied good.” (Bukhari)

Shaikh Anas reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “If there is roughness in anything it is bound to disgrace it. Allah is compassionate and loves compassion.” (Bukhari)