Islam As It Is
Islamic Character
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over him. His enemy may be in a position of
weakness, but this weakness lies under the
protection of Almighty God. If one gloats over the
weakness of an enemy, one must also cringe before
the power of God. Consciousness of God’s all-
embracing power leads the victor to forgive his
vanquished enemy, despite the latter’s helplessness,
for the victor knows that in so doing, he is grasping
a golden opportunity to win God’s forgiveness for
himself.
Moses once asked the Lord which of His servants
was dearest to Him. The Lord replied: “One who
forgives even when he has the power to do
otherwise.”
ANGER
Of all the human emotions, the most destructive is
anger. It tears apart human relationships, shatters
the harmony of the environment and destablizes
whole communities. It must be recognized as one of
the worst negative forces in society, and, as such, be
kept under strict control.
Alas, it is an emotion, which affects all human
