" He who comes with goodness, there are in store for him ten like those and even more than those: 'And he who comes with vice, ' it is only for that that he is called to account. I even forgive him (as I like) and he who draws close to Me by the span of a palm I draw close to him by the cubit, and he who draws close to Me by the cubit I draw close to him by the space (covered) by two hands, and he who walks towards Me I rush towards him, and he who meets Me in the state that his sins fill the earth, but not associating anything with Me, I would meet Him with the same (vastness) of pardon (on My behalf)." This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Waki'.
Narrated by Abu Dharr reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying that Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, stated:
Context
This hadith conveys the message of divine mercy and the rewards of good deeds. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares Allah's promise of multiplying the rewards for good actions while also emphasizing the importance of sincere repentance for sins. This highlights the compassionate nature of Allah towards His creation.
Modern Application
In everyday life, the concept of divine mercy encourages individuals to strive for goodness and seek forgiveness. This principle can inspire people to engage in charitable acts and foster a sense of community, knowing that their efforts are valued.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Mercy and Reward of Deeds because it illustrates Allah's promise of mercy and the rewards associated with good actions.
Whoever comes [on the Day of Judgement] with a good deed will have ten times the like thereof [to his credit], and whoever comes with an evil deed will not be recompensed except the like thereof; and they will not be wronged.
Whoever comes [on the Day of Judgement] with a good deed will have better than it; and whoever comes with an evil deed - then those who did evil deeds will not be recompensed except [as much as] what they used to do.
Race toward forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden whose width is like the width of the heavens and earth, prepared for those who believed in Allah and His messengers. That is the bounty of Allah which He gives to whom He wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.
This hadith is #6668 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Dharr reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying that Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, stated:.
