[65] 20 Is Allah a God of forgiveness or a God of murder? Question The Bible says in many places that God is merciful and forgiving, and that He is the Most Merciful. Is Allah a God of forgiveness or a God of slaying? Answer A. Allah is Merciful The Scriptures read a lot that says Allah is a merciful God. What? In fact, the 14 chapters of the Bible (except chapter 9) begin with the words, "In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate." B. Allah is Forgiving The Scriptures also say a lot that Allah is Forgiving, as in Chapter 4, paragraph 25 and chapter 5, paragraph 74: D 74: "And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful." C. Allah punishes those who deserve to be punished.