"My slaves!I have forbidden injustice for Myself and I have made it forbidden amongyou, so do not wrong one another."My slaves! You err by night and day and I forgive wrong actions and do not care. Ask me for forgiveness and I will forgive you."My slaves! All of you are hungry unless I have fed you, so ask Me to feed you, and I will feed you. All of you are naked unless I have clothed you, so ask Me to clothe you and I will clothe you."My slaves! If all of you, the first of you and the last of you, the jinn among you and the men among you, were to be as godfearing as the most godfearing heart of any one of you, that would not add anything to My kingdom. If they were to be as corrupt as the most corrupt heart of any one of you, that would not decrease anything in My kingdom. If they were to join together in one place and then ask of Me, and I gave every man among them what he asked for that, that would not reduce My kingdom at all, except as the sea is decreased if a needle is dipped into it."My slaves! It is only your actions which I have appointed for you. Whoever finds good should praise Allah. Whoever finds other than that should only blame himself.'"
The Prohibition of Injustice
Allah Almighty begins by declaring His own transcendence above injustice, establishing it as divinely forbidden for both Himself and His creation. This establishes the fundamental Islamic principle that injustice (zulm) is absolutely prohibited in all its forms.
Divine Mercy and Forgiveness
The Lord emphasizes His boundless capacity for forgiveness, reminding servants that despite their continuous errors, His mercy encompasses all wrong actions. This demonstrates the principle that no sin is too great for Allah's forgiveness when sincerely sought.
The repetition of "My slaves" (Ibādī) emphasizes the intimate relationship between Creator and creation, highlighting both Allah's sovereignty and His compassionate care for humanity.
Divine Provision and Human Dependence
Allah clarifies that all provision ultimately comes from Him alone. The instruction to "ask Me" establishes the proper channel for seeking sustenance while affirming human dependence on the Divine.
This teaching reinforces the concept of tawakkul (trust in Allah) while encouraging active du'a (supplication) as the means through which Allah's provisions are sought and received.
The Divine Kingdom's Immensity
Allah demonstrates the absolute perfection and self-sufficiency of His dominion. Neither human righteousness increases it nor human corruption decreases it.
The analogy of the needle in the ocean powerfully illustrates how granting all creation's requests would not diminish Allah's kingdom in the slightest, emphasizing His infinite power and resources.
Human Responsibility and Accountability
The conclusion establishes the principle of individual responsibility. Good deeds should lead to gratitude to Allah, while evil deeds warrant self-blame rather than blaming others or circumstances.
This final teaching completes the spiritual framework: while Allah is the ultimate Provider and Forgiver, humans remain accountable for their choices and actions in this earthly life.