Your Lord has prescribed mercy on Himself that whoever of...

Your Lord has prescribed mercy on Himself that whoever of you does evil in ignorance, and thereafter repents and amends (himself), then verily He is forgiving, Merciful '." 55. "And thus do We explain the Signs so that (the Truth be distinguished) and the way of the sinners be manifest." It is cited in the occasion of revelation of this verse that a group of the sinners went to the Prophet (S) and said that they had committed many faults.

The Holy Prophet (S) kept silence; and this verse was revealed. **"** And when those who believe in Our Signs come to you, say: Peace be on you. Your Lord has prescribed mercy on Himself that whoever of you does evil in ignorance, and thereafter repents and amends (himself), then verily He is forgiving, Merciful '." In this Surah, Allah has repeated twice the phrase:…