To practice kindness, we can engage in small acts of kindness and help others. Additionally, praying for the ability to be kind is important.
In the Holy Quran, there are numerous verses highlighting the importance of kindness and doing good to others. Specifically, in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 177, Allah reminds us that being righteous is not solely about spending wealth, but also includes loving others, establishing prayer, and giving zakat. This verse emphasizes that kindness should be a fundamental principle of our lives. Furthermore, in Surah An-Nahl, verse 90, Allah commands us to act with justice and benevolence: 'Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice.' This indicates Allah's call to uphold fairness and compassion. To practice kindness, we can engage in small acts of kindness every day. For instance, we can help others, assist the sick, or show respect to parents and elders. Moreover, we can pray for guidance to be more compassionate. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said, 'Behave with kindness and love.' Doing good not only positively impacts others’ lives but also enriches our own. Ultimately, kindness needs to be rooted in our hearts, and our words and actions should reflect love and compassion.
Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of his love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; [and he who] establishes prayer and gives zakah; [those who fulfill their promise when they promise] and [those who are] patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous.
Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.
On a sunny day, Ali decided to embrace kindness more in his life. He began his day by smiling at everyone he met and resolved to do one good deed each day. He remembered learning from the Quran that emphasizes kindness. The services he provided to his neighbors and friends not only brought joy to them but also gave him a greater sense of satisfaction and peace. This journey of kindness taught him that a better world begins with small actions.