English Translation of Al-Quran
[7]. Surah Al-Araaf [The Heights]
Ayat 182. Those who reject Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), We shall gradually seize them with punishment in ways they perceive not.
Ayat 183. And I respite them; certainly My Plan is strong.
English Translation of Hadith
Hazrat Abu Hurairah
(May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLAH
said, "If a believer had full knowledge of the chastisement of ALLAH
, none would covet His Jannah; and were an infidel to know the Mercy ALLAH
has, none would despair of His Jannah".
[Muslim].
Lesson:
As mentioned above in Surah Al-Araaf Ayat 182 "We shall gradually seize them with punishment in ways they perceive not".
1. This Hadith mentions the torments which one will have to suffer in consequence of Divine wrath. These are described to enable a sinner to save himself from them. It also tells about the infinite Mercy of ALLAH
so that one will always be hopeful of.
2. Only such people will receive ALLAH's
Grace and Mercy who are obedient to Him, while the disobedient will suffer the consequences of His Wrath.