 Even you and I have been instructed to try to take on the character traits of Allah when the prophet says so the law of remedy was unknown. Take on the character traits of God to the extent that is humanly possible. In other words, Allah is merciful. We are to try to be merciful. Allah is just, so we are to try to be just. Allah is the one who is forbearance. We are to try to be forbearant, etc., etc.