Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
4. Sublime Character
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and those who have migrated for the cause of
God. Rather, let them pardon and forgive. Do
you not wish God to forgive you? He is
Forgiving, Merciful.
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That is, a person who is in need should not be
denied financial assistance because of his
misconduct. Rather one should pardon him and
continue to help him.
A man came up and insulted Abu Bakr one day
when he was sitting with the prophet. Abu Bakr
listened but remained silent. The man continued to
abuse him. Again Abu Bakr still held his peace.
When the man kept on repeating his foul tirade,
Abu Bakr could contain himself no longer, and
answered back. On hearing this, the Prophet
immediately got up and left. “Why have you left
your place, Prophet of God?’ Abu Bakr enquired.
“As long as you remained silent, Abu Bakr,’ the
Prophet replied, “God’s angel was answering for
you. But as soon as you burst out, the angel left.’
Thus the Prophet illustrated that God requites any
wrong done to one, as long as one does not oneself
retaliate. To one who seeks revenge God turns a
