Hadith 2622M

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ إِسْمَاعِيل الْبَغْدَادِيُّ ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ ، فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ .
With this chain also, Hammam has narrated a similar hadith.
Hadith Reference سنن ابن ماجه / كتاب الديات / 2622M
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Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:


Both fear of Allah’s displeasure and His punishment, and hope in Allah’s mercy, are included in faith.


The heart of the person contained fear of Allah, which is why he tried to find out how his repentance could be accepted.


If a person is feeling fear of Allah, then the scholar should instill in him certainty of Allah’s mercy, so that he does not become deprived of repentance by losing hope in mercy. However, if someone, due to a mistaken concept of mercy, has become reckless in committing sins, then he should be reminded of Allah’s wrath and punishment. It is necessary for the scholar to give an appropriate fatwa, taking into account the circumstances of the questioner.


Through sincere repentance (tawbah), even major sins (kabirah), including the sin of murder, are forgiven.


One method of reform is also to abandon a corrupt environment and adopt a pure environment.


The statement made by Iblis probably means an expression of joy that this criminal will certainly go to Hell; therefore, in response, the angels mentioned his repentance, expressing hope for his forgiveness.
And Allah knows best.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 2622