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Why does Allah delay punishment for some sinners?

I begin in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Alhamdulillah, by the grace of Allah Almighty, we are beginning Statement No. 10. Our aim is to learn and teach from the Quran and Sunnah, understand the rulings, reflect on history, and seek solutions to problems with divine guidance. May Allah Almighty make this statement beneficial and a source of light for all hearts.

Today we will be describe, That Why does Allah delay punishment for some sinners?

Allah Almighty in His infinite wisdom sometimes delays the punishment of sinners, and this reality is repeatedly explained in the Qur’an and Hadith. The delay in punishment is not a sign of Allah’s negligence or weakness—rather, it is an expression of His mercy, His justice, and His plan to give people time to repent and correct their mistakes. Allah Himself declares in Surah Ibrahim verse 42:“And never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them until a Day when eyes will stare in horror.” This verse makes it clear that Allah Almighty is fully aware of every sin and act of injustice, but He postpones punishment for reasons rooted in His wisdom. One reason is to allow the sinner an opportunity to repent. If Allah punished people immediately for their sins, no one would survive, but out of His mercy, He gives them time to return to Him. As Allah Almighty says in Surah An-Nahl verse 61:“And if Allah were to impose blame on the people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left upon the earth any creature, but He defers them for a specified term. And when their term has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede it.” This shows that Allah’s postponement of punishment is a chance for the sinner to repent before the fixed time of death or the Day of Judgment.

Another wisdom behind the delay is that Allah’s Sunnah (divine law) is to test people in this world, giving them both blessings and time so that their inner reality becomes clear. Sometimes, when people sin and no immediate harm befalls them, they wrongly assume that Allah is pleased with them, whereas in reality, it is part of a divine plan. In Surah Al-Imran verse 178:“And let not those who disbelieve think that Our granting them respite is good for them; We only give them respite so that they may increase in sin, and for them is a humiliating punishment.” Here, Allah clarifies that delay is not always mercy, but at times it is a way of letting the sinner accumulate sins so that his punishment will be greater and more humiliating in the Hereafter. This is similar to the hadith reported in Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 4686) where the Prophet (PBUH) said: “Allah gives respite to the oppressor, but when He seizes him, He does not let him escape.” Then he recited the verse from Surah Hud verse 102:“And such is the seizure of your Lord when He seizes the towns while they are committing wrong. Indeed, His seizure is painful and severe.” This shows that the delay should never be mistaken for escape; rather, when Allah finally punishes, it is swift and severe.

Furthermore, the delay in punishment is also linked to Allah’s attribute of being Al-Haleem (The Forbearing). Unlike humans who react hastily when wronged, Allah withholds immediate punishment even though He has full power to destroy instantly. This attribute gives people the chance to mend their ways. The Prophet (PBUH) highlighted this when he said in Sunan Ibn Majah (Hadith 4239):“There is no one more patient in bearing offensive words he hears than Allah. They ascribe a son to Him, yet He grants them health and provision.” This demonstrates that Allah continues to provide life, sustenance, and opportunities even to those who insult Him, giving them ample chance to repent. Such forbearance is meant to open the door of mercy until death, after which there is no repentance.

Delaying punishment also serves as a trial for others, testing whether they will remain steadfast in righteousness despite seeing wrongdoers enjoying temporary ease. In Surah Yunus verse 11: Allah says: “And if Allah were to hasten for the people the evil [they invoke] as He hastens for them the good, their term would have been ended for them. But We leave those who do not expect the meeting with Us, in their transgression, wandering blindly.” Here, Allah indicates that His wisdom involves not rushing punishment but leaving people to their free will, which makes their accountability more just on the Day of Judgment. This also teaches believers patience, as the apparent delay of justice in this world is only temporary, for ultimate justice will be delivered in the Hereafter.

In conclusion, Allah delays punishment for sinners because He is merciful, giving them time to repent and seek forgiveness; because He is just, allowing their deeds to be completed before judgment; and because He is wise, testing both sinners and believers in the process. The delay should never be misunderstood as approval or forgetfulness, for Allah has promised in Surah Ghafir verse 3:“The Forgiver of sin, Accepter of repentance, severe in punishment, Owner of abundance. There is no deity except Him; to Him is the destination.” Thus, while sinners may enjoy temporary respite, they must remember that accountability is inevitable. For the believer, this is a reminder to repent without delay, for the time given by Allah is an opportunity for salvation before the final reckoning.

We conclude today's discourse with this humble supplication: O Allah, purify our hearts, accept our deeds, forgive our sins, and include us among Your grateful servants. Bless us in our time, our families, and our faith, and gather us under the shade of Your mercy on the Day of Judgment. Amen

Allah Hafiz

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