His Mercy is Vast - A Practical Guide to Seeking Allah's Forgiveness

Allah’s mercy is vast beyond imagination. In every moment in our lives, we are blessed to be enveloped in His loving care and forgiveness. However, there is always more we can do to tap into this infinite ocean of guidance, hope, and blessing as a means to enrich our lives in this world and the next. This practical guide shows us how to increase the mercy of Allah in our lives through seeking forgiveness, acts of worship to Allah, and acts of kindness to others. Above all, it is a book of comfort and advice, healing and optimism.

Standout Features

• Well-structured and practical guide on how to seek forgiveness from Allah.
• Emphasizes Allah’s mercy and compassion, and offers hope.
• List of deeds that wipe out sins.
• Ways to earn Allah’s mercy.
• Importance of forgiving others and seeking their forgiveness.

Size:

15 x 21 x 0.8 cm

Pages:

136

Binding:

Softcover

Table of Contents

The book contains the following chapters and segments:

Chapter 1: The Truth about Sinning

1. The Concept of Sin
2. Why Sinning is Inevitable
3. Concealment of Sin
4. No Sin is Unforgivable
5. Sins Already Forgiven
6. Forgiveness for Major Sins
7. An Expiation for Every Sin

Chapter 2: Allah’s Mercy and Compassion

1. How Divine Mercy Overcomes Punishment
2. Allah’s Infinite Mercy and Compassion
3. Allah Alone Forgives Sins
4. Allah’s Eagerness to Forgive
5. Allah’s Mercy in Recording Deeds
6. Stories of Forgiveness from the Era of Earlier Prophets
7. Those Forgiven at the Time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Chapter 3: The Importance and Manner of Seeking Forgiveness

1. The Difference Between Seeking Forgiveness and Repentance
2. The Value of Repentance
3. Allah’s Promise of Forgiveness
4. Glad Tidings for the Repentant
5. How to Seek Forgiveness from Allah
6. Preferred Timings for Seeking Forgiveness
7. The Prophets’ Supplications for Forgiveness
8. Specific Supplications for Divine Mercy

Chapter 4: Deeds that Wipe out Sins

1. How Good Deeds Remove Evil Deeds
2. Acts that Merit Forgiveness
3. Attributes that Warrant Forgiveness
4. The Merit of Forgiving Others
5. Seeking Forgiveness from those Wronged

Chapter 5: Acts of Worship as a Means of Attaining Mercy

1. Remembrance of Allah
2. Testimony (Shahadah)
3. Daily Prayers (Salah)
4. Giving (Zakah and Sadaqah)
5. Fasting (Sawm)
6. Pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah)

Chapter 6: Allah’s Mercy in the Hereafter

1. Death and Beyond
2. On the Day of Judgement
3. The Great Rescue
4. A Life of Eternal Bliss

About the Author

Ammar Awais is a resident of Islamabad, Pakistan. In addition to being an expert on Islamic finance and capital markets, he is an active researcher of the Quran and Sunnah. He manages IslamExplained.info and also writes regularly for other Islamic publications with the intent to reawaken the spirit of studying authentic Islamic texts firsthand and promoting practical implementation of their teachings. He keenly believes in using quizzes and similar engaging techniques to educate young Muslims about Islam.