Mercy And Forgiveness In The Quran

Quran Passages

1:1 In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.

1:3 The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

2:37 Then Adam received words from his Lord, and He accepted his repentance. He is the Acceptor of Repentance, the Merciful.

2:52 Yet, We pardoned you afterwards so that you might be grateful.

2:54 Moses said to his people, “O my people, you’ve wronged yourselves by adopting the calf. So repent to your Maker and kill yourselves; this is better for you before your Maker.” Then, He accepted your repentance. He is the Acceptor of Repentance, the Merciful.

2:58 When We commanded, “Enter this town, and eat freely from it wherever you wish, but enter the gate humbly, and say words of humility. We will forgive your sins and will increase the good-doers.”

2:64 Yet, you turned away after that. Were it not for Allah’s grace and mercy upon you, you would’ve been among the losers.

2:105 Neither the unbelievers among the People of the Scripture nor the polytheists desire any blessings for you from your Lord. However, Allah selects for His mercy whom He wills, for Allah is of boundless grace.

2:109 Many among the People of the Scripture, out of envy, wish to turn you back into unbelievers after you have believed, even after the truth has become clear to them. Nevertheless, forgive and overlook until Allah brings His command. Allah has power over all things.

2:128 Our Lord, make us submissive to You, and make from our descendants a nation submissive to You. Show us our rites, and accept our repentance; You are the Acceptor of Repentance, the Most Merciful.

2:143 We made you a balanced community, so that you may be witnesses over humanity, and the Messenger may be a witness over you. We established your former prayer direction to differentiate those who follow the Messenger from those who turn back on their heels. It was indeed significant, except for those whom Allah has guided. Allah won’t let your faith be wasted. Indeed, Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful.

2:157 Upon them are blessings and mercy from their Lord, and these are the guided ones.

2:160 Except for those who repent, reform, and declare. These—I will accept their repentance. I am the Acceptor of Repentance, the Most Merciful.

2:163 Your God is One God. There is no god but He, the Cracious, the Merciful.

2:173 He forbade you carrion, blood, pork, and food consecrated to anyone other than Allah. However, if anyone is compelled by necessity—without desire or transgression—there is no sin upon him. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

2:175 These are the ones who have purchased error at the price of guidance and punishment at the price of forgiveness. How will they withstand the Fire?

2:178 O you who believe, retribution is prescribed for you in cases of murder: the free for the free, the enslaved for the enslaved, and the female for the female. However, if one is pardoned by his counterpart, grant any reasonable demand and compensate him amicably. This is a leniency and a mercy from your Lord. Whoever transgresses after that will have a severe punishment.

2:182 If one fears wrongdoing or bias from a testator and mediates peace among them, he does not sin. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

2:192 But if they cease, then Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

2:199 Then disperse from where the people disperse, and ask for Allah’s forgiveness. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

2:218 However, those who have faith, emigrate and strive in Allah’s path can hope for Allah’s mercy. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

2:221 Don’t marry polytheistic women until they believe. A believing maid is better than a polytheist, even if she appeals to you. Likewise, don’t marry polytheistic men until they believe. A believing servant is better than a polytheist, even if he appeals to you. These invite to the Fire, while Allah invites to Paradise and to forgiveness, by His leave. He makes His verses clear for people, so they may reflect.

2:222 They ask you about menstruation. Respond, “It is harmful; so keep away from women during menstruation, and don’t approach them until they are pure. Once they are pure, approach them as Allah has directed you.” Allah loves those who repent and those who purify themselves.

2:225 Allah won’t hold you accountable for unintentional oaths, but He will hold you responsible for what your hearts intend. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.