in which the sleeper sees it, none other. The Prophets, peace be upon them, and the friends of God, may God be pleased with them, share this rank. Here it is valid that mercy encompasses everything. This divine form within this presence is among things, and so God’s mercy must encompass it, if you understand.
Vengeance is part of the avenger’s mercy toward himself within creation. God is “Mighty,” beyond the like of this, “Possessor of Vengeance” [Al ʿImran 3:4]. “The fifth: that God’s wrath be upon her if he is among the truthful” [al-Nur 24:9], and, “God is angry with him, has cursed him, and has prepared for him a tremendous torment” [al-Nisa 4:93].
When God grants His servant success in repentance, He grants him success in what brings God joy. For in the authentic report God rejoices in His servant’s repentance. That is from God’s mercy. Prophetic reports concerning this are too numerous to count.
The Presence of Kingship and Dominion, Which Is the Name the King
The Sovereign is mighty, so through Him be
a king over enemies until you possess.
When you restrain the soul from directing itself
according to its desires, through Him you are a fine king.
Also:
The Sovereign is mighty, so through Him
and for Him be a king: at the Resurrection you will be felicitous.
Were there nothing of His kingship but what
you witness in felicity on the Day of Resurrection.
(Kingship’s Effectiveness in the Outward and Inward)
Know that kingship and dominion have the Names the Outward and the Inward. It is the world of the unseen and the world of the witnessed, the world of creation and the world of command. It is property under subjugation. If it is not subjugated beneath the King’s authority, it is not property.
If someone’s control over his property depends upon his property’s choice, not his own choice, there is neither a king nor property,
