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THE MERCY OF BELIEVERS

believers that they will attain goodness when they repel
evil with good. He further points out that even in situa-
tions of enmity, the relationship between foes turns into a
warm friendship.
This is also what believers' understanding of mercy
entails. When believers witness an attitude that does not
please Allah, they primarily approach the offenders
humbly and with tolerance, without falling a prey to
pride. That is because they know that arrogance would
have an adverse effect on their lives in the hereafter.
Unlike those who do not observe Qur'anic morality, they
do not hold a flawed rationale and say, "He is the one who
has done wrong; he should act humbly", or "Let him do
whatever he wishes". They recognise that Allah loves
those who display the best attitude and showing a good
attitude even when one is subjected to wickedness is act-
ing in compliance with the Qur'an. This being the case,
they know that acting humbly is not a loss but a great
gain in the sight of Allah.
Believers encounter various different people through-
out their lives. Yet, they never deviate from their moral
code because of others' attitudes. Some people may speak
derisively and be offensive in their words. They may show
anger, enmity or do harm. However, a believer always
perseveres in modesty, graciousness and compassion; he
never responds to evil words in a similar vein. He does not
mock people who mock him or display anger to someone
who is angry with him. He remains calm when subjected
to ignoble treatment. He even assumes a compassionate
and tolerant attitude towards a person who has done him