It involves a person’s viewpoint, disposition, and heart condition. A sinner must be repentant if he is to receive mercy.
(‏ رؤ ٣ :‏ ٣‏ )‏ وَيَجِبُ أَنْ يَكُونَ ٱلْخَاطِئُ تَائِبًا لِيَنَالَ ٱلرَّحْمَةَ .‏