The higher ranks come from Him, as well as forgiveness and mercy. God is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
دَرَجٰتٍ مِنهُ وَمَغفِرَةً وَرَحمَةً وَكانَ اللَّهُ غَفورًا رَحيمًا
darajaatim minhu wa maghfiratanw wa rahmah; wa kaanal laahu Ghafoorar Raheema
The higher ranks come from Him, as well as forgiveness and mercy. God is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
دَرَجٰتٍ مِنهُ وَمَغفِرَةً وَرَحمَةً وَكانَ اللَّهُ غَفورًا رَحيمًا
darajaatim minhu wa maghfiratanw wa rahmah; wa kaanal laahu Ghafoorar Raheema