Consider what God Almighty says in His Book, for He does not mention an attribute of oppression and severity unless there is an attribute of gentleness and gentleness alongside it wherever it is found in the Book of God. Then, if He singles out an attribute of it and does not mention next to it what is equivalent to it, seek it, you will find its counterpart in another place singular as well, so that singular opposite is for this singular. The opposite and the majority is the association. God Almighty said, “Inform my servants that I am the Forgiving, the Merciful.” Then he added the opposite, and the Almighty said, “And indeed, my punishment is the painful punishment,” and He said, “Indeed, your Lord is quick in punishment.” Then he added the opposite, and he said, “And indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful,” and He said, “And indeed, the Most Merciful.” Through you there is forgiveness for people for their wrongdoing. Then he added and said, “Indeed, your Lord is severe in punish