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youssef4342:

Peace everyone :group:
I would like to highlight one of the lovely teachings of Jesus' Doctrine, which has been noted by Jafar, and maybe a few other members, about Forgivness.
I would think that the best modern description of this doctrine would be, getting a taste of your own medicine~
To Quote:

"....Forgive, and you will be forgiven." (luke 6:37)
 "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7)
 "If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will also refuse to forgive your sins." (Mathew 6:14-15)

Now this methodology conforms perfectly with the Quranic Values, as we note that:
"To God belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. He will requite those who commit evil for their works, and will reward the righteous for their righteousness. (Quran 53:31)
"...we decreed for them (Children of Israel) in it that: the life for the life, the eye for the eye, the nose for the nose, the ear for the ear, the tooth for the tooth, and an equivalent injury for any injury. If one forfeits what is due to him as a charity, it will atone for his sins" (Quran 5:45])
" If the debtor is unable to pay, wait for a better time. If you give up the loan as a charity, it would be better for you, if you only knew ( Quran 2:280)
"...Pardon and overlook. Do you not love that God should forgive you?” (24:22)
 

Thus it might seem be  lucrative ($$$) to sue your offendor/aggressor for whatever reason under the sun-- it is even more wise to forgive him, because 1) the Almighty will more likely forgive you 2) and show you his mercy 3) and show you His Goodness, and the list goes one. After all His Most Supreme, High Majesty commands us to be/act nice (2:195) and retaliate evil with good (13:22), and to say in retaliation what is better/nicer (17:53 & 23:96) so much so that your enemy might become your own friend (41:34).
You might want to also read God's system of Righteousness
http://free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9602900

~ Peace  :sun:

~Blessed is his Most Blessed, Supreme, Serene, High Majesty, YHWH; The Everlasting, Merciful Lord & king of All ~
~ Hallel YAH! ~

Jafar:
Nice summary Youssef..  shukron..


--- Quote from: youssef4342 on November 01, 2011, 10:27:30 AM ---After all His Most Supreme, High Majesty commands us to be/act nice (2:195) and retaliate evil with good (13:22), and to say in retaliation what is better/nicer (17:53 & 23:96) so much so that your enemy might become your own friend (41:34).

--- End quote ---

There's an ancient chinese sayings on war which said:
"The true objective of war is to conquer the enemy's heart, as long as the enemy's heart has not yet been conquered then the war is far from over".

Salam / Peace

QuietlyWaiting:
On this same topic, you might consider reading through Proverbs also.

Proverbs 11:17  The merciful man does good for his own soul,but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

youssef4342:
and also in the NT
- Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy - Matthew 5:7

AK85:
Thank your posting this. My experiences, circumstances and personality make forgiving a hard thing for me. Especially when I see a person whom I forgive or who's nefarious deeds I allow to slide do them again. As such I simply cut these people off after a while. Mercy and forgiveness is difficult for me, perhaps I have ego and mercy problems mixed with bitter experiences and a sensitive personality which create feelings of mercilessness but thank you for posting this reminder, I hope that Allah will give me the strength to forgive and my enemies the strength and wisdom to correct their behavior after I forgive them whenever this situation may occur. Thank you once again for this reminder of the benefits of forgiveness and mercy.

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