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What recourse does one have who, despite his attempts at reconciliation, continues to be insulted and wronged by another party ?

Dated: 06/08/1985

Location: The London Mosque

Language: English

Audience: General

What recourse does one have who, despite his attempts at reconciliation, continues to be insulted and wronged by another party ?

If one family says rude things against another family, we are told we should be kind and try to make friends with them. But if they do not agree and keep on insulting this family, what actions can we take against them? Well, the best action, as advised in the Holy Quran, is a serious attempt to reform things. And if you cannot reform, and if you are not given enough strength by Allah to hold your temperament, then if you kick back only to the extent that you are wrong, that will not be considered a crime by Allah.

The Holy Quran, describing such situations, says that Allah does not like foul language, loudly spoken foul language, yet those who have been wronged, if they take their revenge only to the degree that they have been wronged, they are within their rights, Allah will not stop them, because Allah is so just. But Allah advises you to avoid such situations. And the best way He has expressed His will, His wish to us, is by saying, As far as Allah goes, Allah doesn’t like it. The permission given to you is not because He likes this, because if you must insist demanding your right, then Allah will give you your right.

But Allah wouldn’t like it still. But in certain situations, this is made incumbent upon prophets to indulge in strong language, to give a taste to the opponents, and this is how it hurts. Like the Holy Quran, for instance, has used strong language in some places. That would not be categorized with your question, so keep this very clear in your mind.

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Updated on November 16, 2024

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