Forgiveness is an Islamic virtue. Prophet Yusuf and Muhammad ﷺ forgave their oppressors. In the revolution, forgive those who harmed without bloodshed.
Forgiveness is a Quranic concept, an Islamic virtue, and a human etiquette. Forgiveness should be exercised when one has the power to retaliate.
Examples:
- The story of Prophet Yusuf’s (Joseph’s) brothers who, out of jealousy, threw him into a well. Later, Yusuf became Egypt’s finance minister, powerful and influential. When his brothers came to seek his help, unaware of his identity, he responded with forgiveness and kindness. Allah said on Yusuf’s tongue to his brothers: "No blame will there be upon you today. Allah will forgive you; and He is the most merciful of the merciful."
- The story of the man who tried to kill Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while he was sleeping under a tree, holding a weapon. The Prophet stopped him by saying "Allah, Allah," causing the weapon to fall, then forgave him.
- The Prophet’s forgiveness of prisoners at the Battle of Badr, the people of Ta’if, and during the conquest of Mecca.
Today, in our revolution for dignity, justice, and honor, we must embody forgiveness, especially towards those who wronged us—provided they did not shed blood or cause severe harm, but only committed lesser offenses like insults or slander.