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The Depth of Mercy

The Depth of Mercy

April 02, 2025 • Est 9 minutes

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Ever found yourself reading a translation, thinking "that seems pretty simple"?

Sadly, something profound gets lost between languages.

Here’s what we have for you today:

🧠 The Depth Of Mercy
👶 SunnahStories
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🌍️ Ummah Spotlight:
🍉 WatermelonWatch: Day 542
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🤲 Du’a for

What is Rahma?

When we translate it as "mercy," we're like someone describing the ocean as "wet."

The richness of this concept goes far deeper than our English vocabulary allows.

As many of us know, the Arabic word "rahma" shares the same three-letter root as "rahim" - the womb of a mother.

A mother's womb doesn't merely show mercy; it provides complete care, protection, nourishment, warmth, and unconditional love.

No mortgage, no utility bills, temperature-controlled, and room service 24/7.

The womb is the first home where we experience Allah’s total provision and safety.

When we genuinely understand Allah as Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem, we recognize that His care for us in every moment extends beyond that.

It is the comprehensive, nurturing love that sustains our very existence.

While the names and attributes of Allah are unique and incomparable in their perfection, they can be reflected in creation.

He allows certain qualities to manifest in His creation in limited ways.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stands as the supreme embodiment of rahma.

Even for those who don't accept his message, the Prophet ﷺ remains a source of rahma through the establishment of principles that protect human dignity, prevent bloodshed, and guard against injustice.

His teachings institutionalized rights and protections that benefit humanity regardless of faith.

He was the first to articulate that verbal violence counts as genuine violence.

When visitors greeted him with veiled hostility rather than peace, and Aisha (RA) was ready with a comeback, he gently corrected her:

"Allah rewards for kindness and does not reward for violence."

He recognized the power of words on others and ourselves centuries before our modern discourse on psychological harm.

The Prophet ﷺ also taught us that killing any creature without reason would require answering for it on the Day of Judgment. (May Allah forgive us and accept our reasons for the mosquitoes.)

His compassion extended to animals, plants, and even inanimate objects.

The prophetic stories include beautiful examples of environmental stewardship and respect for nature:

Prohibitions against polluting water sources and roads.

The encouragement to plant trees even as the world is ending.

His remembrance of and relationship with stones that had "greeted" him.
Documentation of the Prophet ﷺ hugging a tree.

These teachings provide a framework that encompasses the entire creation.

Alhumdullilah, we were given the perfect standard to actively do good and show beauty in our interactions with everything around us.

When we give freely, whether through love, care, or wealth, we begin to internalize that all provision comes from Allah, opening the door to even more blessings in our lives.

Like the tree that responds to stones thrown at it by dropping fruit, we're also called to respond to harm with kindness.

Rahma is our path toward lasting connection, unity, and healing.

May we move forward on this journey with open hearts.

Reflect on this:

In what areas of your life could you extend rahma beyond justice into excellence?

Consider your family relationships, work interactions, and how you treat your physical environment.

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👶 SunnahStories:

The Talking Cave

Across the desert, hot and wide,

A merchant walked with boastful pride.

His heart desired riches bright,

More gold, more wealth, more shining light.

A shepherd sat with peaceful air,

With simple clothes, with truth so rare.

"O merchant, see this cave so tall—"

"It speaks to those who truth recall!"

The shepherd spoke with voice sincere,

"O noble cave, let me come near!"

"I've spoken truth, I've done no wrong,"

And gold appeared—not much, not long.

"Alhamdulillah!" the shepherd smiled,

And walked away, so meek, so mild.

The merchant grinned—*"I'll take much more!"*

"This cave is mine, its hidden store!"

He stood before the rocky gate,

And spoke with greed, but not so great.

"O noble cave, let me come through,

I've always spoken what is true!"

But truth was absent from his ways,

And lies had filled his nights and days.

The cave then shook, the rocks fell tight,

And darkness swallowed all his light!

He sat in fear, he prayed, he cried,

"O Allah, change my heart inside!"

And mercy came—a light so new,

A path was shown, the way broke through.

With humbled steps, the merchant swayed,

His heart now pure, his greed now laid.

For truth, he learned, can save the brave,

And lies will trap just like the cave.

Reflection Questions:

1️⃣ Why did the cave open for Zayd but not for Jafar?

2️⃣ What mistake did Jafar make because of his greed?

3️⃣ What does Islam teach us about honesty and lying?

4️⃣ Can you think of a time when telling the truth helped you?

5️⃣ How can we make sure we always choose honesty over greed?

What did you think of today's SunnahStories?

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🌎️ Ummah Spotlight:

May Allah Reward Him

📚DeenDigest

🍉 WatermelonWatch: Day 542

🚩 First Hamas operation since IOF resumed Gaza onslaught — blew up IOF tank in Khan Younis & pounded area w/ mortal shells

🇵🇸 80 Palestinians killed, 305 injured in Gaza in 48 hrs

‼️ Israel issued immediate expulsion orders for all of Rafah & 2 Khan Younis neighborhoods. Many forced to flee on foot (👆🎥) — quadcopters open fire, injuring 10+

⛑️ Gaza Health Ministry: bodies of 15 executed health workers found buried deep in a mass grave in Rafah to prevent their identification, some handcuffed & shot in the chest

🇵🇸 IOF fighter jets bombed & destroyed home in Gaza City's Tuffah (north), massacring 10+ Palestinians incl. 3 kids — 1 victim's body reduced to flesh, transferred in a plastic bag

🪖 Axios: Israeli official says IOF will expand ground invasion to occupy 25% of Gaza over next 2-3 weeks

🇵🇸 70-day Jenin siege: 22-hour raid of Qabatiya as IOF mass-abducted Palestinians, released them after raiding homes incl. 10-hour detainment & interrogation of mother of ‘wanted’ Palestinian man

🍞 All bakeries in Gaza City & north Gaza to shut down tomorrow due to lack of flour; WFP-supported bakeries in south Gaza to shut down today

🇵🇸 IOF bombed tent housing displaced in “safe zone” al-Mawasi, killing 2 people. Targeted 2 homes in Khan Younis killing 9+ Palestinians incl. 2+ kids

“م” of the Day

🤲 Make Dua for Hassam Shabat

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Ya Allah, Most Merciful and Just, we ask You to accept Hassam Shabbat, our brave brother and a courageous voice for the oppressed, as a martyr in Your path. He was only 23, yet he stood with truth and bore witness to injustice — Ya Rabb, reward him for his bravery, his sacrifice, and his unwavering courage.

Raise him to the highest ranks of Jannatul Firdaus, in the company of the prophets, the righteous, and the shuhada. Make his grave a garden of peace and light, and let his soul be embraced by Your eternal mercy.

Ya Allah, let his sacrifice not be in vain. Grant patience and strength to his loved ones, and let justice and truth prevail for the people of Palestine.

Ameen, Ya Rabb al-'Alamin.

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