Qalam Institute Podcast Qalam Qiyam : EP 2 – The mercy of Allah and our deeds
Mar 17, 2026
Mufti Muntasirul Zaman, an Islamic scholar and mufti, reflects on Allah's mercy, repentance, and key hadith and Qur'anic themes. He contrasts finite human deeds with infinite divine mercy. He explores worship as gratitude, trials as hidden mercy, and why seeking Allah's pleasure transcends desires for paradise. The talk centers on hope, remorse, and the overwhelming nature of divine compassion.
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Mercy, Not Deeds, Determines Final Admission
- Admission to Jannah depends ultimately on Allah's mercy, not the finite amount of our deeds.
- Mufti Muntasir Zaman explains that worship is finite while paradise's reward is infinite, so mercy fills the unbridgeable gap.
Hermit Who Boasted Faced His Blessings Audit
- A man who secluded himself his whole life boasted at judgment but his worship was traced back to Allah's blessings.
- Mufti Muntasir Zaman recounts the Tabarani story showing even extreme devotion remains indebted to Allah's gifts.
Seek Forgiveness Immediately After Prayer
- Do not rely solely on your actions; follow the Prophet's practice of istighfar immediately after prayer.
- Qalam Institute cites the Prophet's routine of seeking forgiveness even after intense worship as a model of humility.