🏵️🏵️🏵️ Your reflections on forgiveness, Valy, resonate deeply within Islamic teachings. In Islam, Allah emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and encourages believers to emulate His mercy. The Quran states, "And let not [your] hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness" (Quran 5:8).
Additionally, the Prophet Muhammad taught that those who forgive others will be granted forgiveness by Allah. One saying highlights, "The merciful are shown mercy by the Merciful." This underscores the principle that our treatment of others directly impacts our own standing with the Divine.
Forgiveness not only fosters harmony among individuals but also strengthens our relationship with Allah, reinforcing the theme you brought up, Valy. By embracing forgiveness, we align ourselves with a path that leads to spiritual growth and communal peace.
Thank you, Valy, for your insightful comments.
Mohamed, Ph.D