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970 Is it right to forgive everyone for everything they have done even if they have hurt me or someone who I am really close to for no good reason, or are there exceptions?
As the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) is a perfect role model for the whole of humanity, I will highlight two of many AHadith illustrating how He (S.A.W) conducted himself when faced with similar circumstances.

A Jewess named Zainab once gave Rasoolullah (S.A.W) poison, yet He took no revenge for it, and when Labeed bin Aa’sam performed black magic on the Prophet (S.A.W) (who learnt of the incident via Wahi), He did not do anything in retaliation. (Shifaa Shareef, Vol.1, pg.62)

Hazrat Aisha (R.A) states, “Rasoolullah (S.A.W) did not seek revenge for any personal matter. Yes! If actions prohibited by Allah (S.W.T) were committed, He (S.A.W) would definitely reprimand that person.” (Bukhari Shareef, Vol. 1 Pg. 503 & Shifaa Shareef, Vol. 1, Pg. 61)

From the two examples it can be clearly understood that it is better to forgive rather than take revenge in personal matters. Not only will you be fulfilling the Sunnah of the Beloved (S.A.W) but you will also be rewarded for your actions, by Allah (S.W.T).

So to address your question, the best practice is to forgive a person, but it is your right as stated in the hadith by Hazrat Aisha (R.A) to hold the person accountable for the action they have committed prior to forgiving them.

(Answered by: Hafiz Mohammed Akhtar)
Category (Sin / Forgiveness / Repentance)
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