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Riyad as-Salihin 645 (Book) #39030
Forgiveness in the Face of Adversity

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was forgiving and merciful even when he was wronged and hurt by his people.

Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I can see the Messenger of Allah look like one of the Prophets of Allah whose people beat and made him bleed while he was wiping the blood from his face and supplicating: "O Allah, forgive my people because they know not". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ كأنى أنظر إلى رسول الله يحكى نبياً من الأنبياء، صلوات الله وسلامه عليهم، ضربه قومه فأدموه وهو يمسح الدم عن وجهه، ويقول‏:‏ “اللهم اغفر لقومى فإنهم لا يعملون” ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
mercy  *  forgiveness  *  adversity  *  supplication  *  unawareness  *  rahmah  *  afw  *  mashaqqah  *  dua  *  jahl

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive to forgive those who have wronged you no matter how difficult it may be .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the mercy and forgiveness of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ even when he was wronged and hurt by his own people. He showed compassion for them despite their actions towards him, supplicating to Allah for their forgiveness as they were unaware of what they were doing. This hadith teaches us that we should always strive to forgive those who have wronged us no matter how difficult it may be. We should also remember that Allah is the Most Merciful and will forgive us if we ask Him sincerely with a contrite heart. Furthermore, this hadith reminds us that we should never take revenge on someone who has wronged us but instead leave it up to Allah's justice system which is far more perfect than ours could ever be.

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