Respite
5 sayings
And if Allah had destroyed men for their inequity, He would not leave on the earth a single creature, but He respites them till an appointed time..."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 109; Surah Nahl 16:61 link
"And I grant them respite; surely My scheme is effective." Besides, Imla proves to be the Grace of Allah for the pious. It gives them time to reflect upon their behaviour, realise their mistakes, repent, and make a firm intention not to repeat their sins. Allah's indulgence thus helps them to achieve the good in this world and the hereafter. On the other hand indulgence shown to unrepentant sinners only makes them heedless of the fact that eventually they will be accountable for their deeds. They continue to commit one sin upon another and when their corruption reaches a limit, a sudden punishment descends upon them.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 110; Surah Araf 7:183 link
The Glorious Quran quotes thus,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 110; Surah Aale Imran 3:178 link
(O Allah). Give me such a life that my (long) life is spent in obedience to you. And when my life becomes a field of Satan take away my soul towards you (before I become eligible for Divine retribution).
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 110; Dua-e-Makarimul Akhlaq link
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
By Allah, they have not been punished with anything more severe than Imla (respite).
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 110; Safinatun Behaar link
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