In Islam, the concept of turning the other cheek is similar to the concept of forgiveness and non-retaliation. 🏵️🏵️
Muslims are encouraged to forgive those who wrong them and to respond with kindness, even in situations where they have been hurt or mistreated.
This is rooted in the teachings of the Quran and Hadith.

The Quran teaches, "The repayment of a bad action is one equivalent to it. But whoever pardons and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah" (42:40). This verse emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, encouraging believers to take the higher moral ground and seek reconciliation with those who have wronged them.

Additionally, the Quran reminds Muslims, "And the retribution for an evil act is an evil one like it, but whoever pardons and makes reconciliation, his reward is [due] from Allah. Indeed, He does not like wrongdoers" (42:40).
This verse emphasizes the reward that comes with forgiveness, further encouraging Muslims to choose the path of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Furthermore, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in a Hadith, "The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger" (Bukhari).
This Hadith emphasizes self-control and restraint as a strength that Muslims should strive to possess, even in the face of adversary or provocation.

In another Hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Shall I not inform you of something more excellent in degree than fasting, prayer and charity?" The people replied: "Yes, indeed." He (peace be upon him) said, "It is to reconcile among people, for discord and bad feelings are shavers (destroyers)" (Tirmidhi).
This Hadith highlights the importance of reconciliation and repairing relationships between individuals as a highly esteemed virtue in Islam.

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However, this does not mean that Muslims are expected to be passive or weak in the face of adversity.
Islam acknowledges the right of individuals to defend themselves and their property when threatened.
The Quran says, "And if you are attacked, defend yourselves and your property" (2:190). In the case of self-defense, Muslims have the right to protect themselves and their loved ones.

In the end, the Islamic perspective on the concept of turning the other cheek teaches forgiveness, non-retaliation, and peaceful behavior, but also allows for self-defense and standing up against oppression and tyranny.
Muslims are encouraged to respond to conflict with wisdom and kindness, seek reconciliation with those who have wronged them, and to always strive for peace and justice in their interactions with others.
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