Allah’s Mercy has preceded His Anger

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radiyallaahu `anhu), The Prophet of Allah (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said,

“When Allah created the creations, He wrote with Him on His Throne: ‘My Mercy has preceded My Anger.”

Sahih Bukhari. Volume 9, Book 93, Number 545.