. At first, in Islam we say:
Allah is our Lord, man is the viceregent (khalifa) on earth and
Allah is the All-Merciful (ar-raHmaan), man is the servant of Allah ('abd)
the seldom thankful servant
So, instead of love towards man, we speak of Allah's Mercy and Great Bounty
2. Secondly, when punishment ('adhaab) is due,
it is because the harmony and balance of things have been upset
a) The purpose of punishment in this world (dunyaa):
to rescue man from the chain of his evil thoughts, words and actions and
to lead him back to the right path
b) The purpose of punishment in the coming life (aakhira):
to purify the soul of man from the consequences of his evil and godless thoughts, words and actions, and finally to prepare him for unending peace .
3. Concerning the obstinate unbelievers (kaafiruun) however, Allah will not make them grow nor increase them in anything (la yuzakkiihim)
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