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ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF EASE

obeying the morals Allah approves of, know to forgive when they
face malevolence and how to banish wickedness with kindness.
Without a doubt, to overlook wickedness by being patient and
not be vindictive by forgiving the wrongdoer are qualities specific
to a pious person. And the recompense for this behavior is Allah's
approval and love. Allah informs us in one of His verses:
Those who give alms in times of both ease and hardship,
those who control their rage and pardon their fellow
man—Allah loves the charitable. (Surah Al 'Imran: 134)
By responding to wrong-doing with goodness, the person
forgiving would also be creating a place full of peace and com-
fort for himself and others. Of course, such an environment is
vastly superior in terms of ease, comfort, and peace to one ruled
by continuous revenge, grudge, hatred, and animosity. Of
course, the individual may have to control himself and exercise
great patience for some time to rid himself of the anger and feel-
ings of resentment which at first well up him, but in return he
will achieve an environment and soul full of friendship, love, re-
spect, and peace. This is what Allah tells believers in His verses:
A good action and a bad action are not the same.
Requisite evil with good and, if there is enmity between
you and someone else, he will become like a bosom
friend. But none will obtain this save those who are truly
steadfast. None will attain this save those who have great
good fortune. (Surah Fussilat: 34-35)
As a reward for good morals, Allah gives people a good and
an easy life. Around a person who doesn't forgive, there are al-
ways enemies who hate and despise him, whereas one who for-
gives is blessed with a life full of comfort and peace in this world
and warm friends.

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