Riyad as-Salihin, 640
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) was given a choice between two matters, he would (always) choose the easier as long as it was not sinful to do so; but if it was sinful he was most strict in avoiding it. He never took revenge upon anybody for his own sake; but when Allah's Legal Bindings were outraged, he would take revenge for Allah's sake. <b>[Al- Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: ما خير رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بين أمرين قط إلا أخذ أيسرهما، ما لم يكن إثماً، فإن كان إثماً، كان أبعد الناس منه، وما انتقم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لنفسه في شئ قط، إلا أن تنتهك حرمة الله، فينتقم لله تعالى. ((متفق عليه))
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 640
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<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Islam is a religion that revolves around the principle of facilitation, removal of difficulty, and adopting what is easier and compliant with the Shariah in all worldly and religious matters.<br>
2) We should keep away from sins and evil deeds and not make the facilitation of the Shariah a reason for abandoning our duties or engaging in prohibitions or taking the sanctities of the Shariah lightly.<br>
3) We are urged to show forgiveness and forbearance, endure harm patiently, and support the religion of Allah when the sanctities are violated. Allah Almighty loves such jealousy on the part of His servants.<br>
4) Imāms and judges and all those in authority are recommended to assume this noble manner. They should not take revenge for themselves nor neglect the rights due to Allah Almighty.