May’s theme: Compassion

Almighty Allah is Merciful and Compassionate to His creatures. He is Just and will treat everyone according to what they deserve. But He is also compassionate. That means His justice is tempered with mercy and kindness. Human beings are weak creatures and if they are given only justice from Allah they would be in a sorry state. Thus we ask Him to not only treat us with justice but to go beyond that and treat us with grace and compassion.

Allah’s compassion can be seen in His willingness to forgive us, in His inviting us to ask Him and His promise to answer. He rewards us ten times for one good deed while an evil deed is only taken as one deed. He assists and strengthens those who have faith. All throughout life on earth, human beings are surrounded by His mercy and compassion so the path towards Him becomes easier.

Human beings must reflect God’s names. If we believe in a compassionate God, we must also be compassionate to others. We don’t only treat them as they deserve. Rather, we act kindly and mercifully to others. We can overlook, pardon, forgive, return good for evil, etc. All this is done with faith and the desire to reflect God’s qualities.