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WHAT TO DO TO THE PERSON WHO TREATED YOU UNJUSTLY
As for the person who was unjust to you in words or deeds, if
he did so knowingly and intentionally [then forgiveness is more
suitable to you, because it will weed out the enmity between
you two. And further, there are many people like him in this
world, and it is better to deal with them with good grace.
Allah says:
“And whosoever defends himself after his being oppressed, then
there is no way to blame him. The way (to blame) is only against those who oppress men and transgress in the earth
unjustly; these shall have a painful chastisement. And indeed
whosoever remains patient and forgives then that most surely is
(an act of) great resolution. ”then you should forgive him. But if you know that forgiveness will be
harmful then you may avenge yourself. Allah, the Blessed, the Sublime,
says:…”
(The Qur’an 42:41-43)
And again He, the Mighty, the Great, says:
“And if you punish, then punish as you were afflicted; and if you
be patient, certainly it is best for the patient ones.”13 All this
concerns a person who did that injustice to you intentionally.
But if it was not intentional, then you should not afflict him by
taking your revenge purposely; otherwise, it will mean that you
avenged an unintentional mistake with an intentional
punishment. Be patient with him and turn him away [from his
mistake] in the most graceful manner.
(RISALATUL-HUQUUQ)
Contributed by ✍🏼Ado Isah Guda.
(08137925034)
8th February, 2021/ 27th Jimada-Saaniy, 1442.