And (there are) others who have acknowledged their sins, they have mixed a deed that was righteous with another that was evil. Perhaps Allah will turn unto them in forgiveness. Surely, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Verse 102 in surah Altawba is absolutely beautiful. It is full of hope and aspiration. This chapter in the previous verses has been speaking about the hypocrites who were causing mischief and who were secretly plotting against the believers, while faking their own faith. It really exposed their lies and humiliated them, making believers aware of their treason. Amidst this talk, God knows there may have been a few who were stuck in the middle. They may have had true faith at times but at other times, they may have partaken with the wrongdoers. God did not leave them alone to sit in their worry. He acknowledged them. Immediately he recognizes these people and says, yes some of you may have had 2 sides, you have had doubts, you have mixed evil with good. But with all of that, KNOW that God may forgive you, for He is the one with the vast characteristic of forgiveness and mercy. What a statement to these people who had doubts. Or to anyone who has doubts today in fact. You do bad and good? You have hope. Never lose faith in God's mercy! This is what this verse is all about. Read it, embody it, believe.
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