He said: O my people! why do you seek to hasten on the…
“He said: O my people! why do you seek to hasten on the evil before the good? Why do you not ask forgiveness of Allah so that you may be dealt with mercifully? They said: We have met with ill luck on account of you and on account of those with you. He said: The cause of your evil fortune is with Allah; nay, you are a people who are tried.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage urges seeking divine forgiveness and trusting God's mercy rather than blaming misfortune on others.
In simple terms: Ask for forgiveness and trust God's mercy instead of blaming others.
Key Takeaway
Seek forgiveness, trust divine mercy.
Themes
faith
patience
trust
divine_will
accountability
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serene
Type
scriptural
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- community conflict
- spiritual seeking
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual_resilience
moral_reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when faced with repeated misfortune?
- What role does forgiveness play in your life?
A Different Perspective
It assumes belief in Allah and may not apply to non‑theistic perspectives.