Forgiving others is a key teaching of the Quran and this act brings us spiritual peace.
In the Holy Quran, the concept of forgiveness is emphasized repeatedly, and believers are encouraged to take steps in this direction. In Surah An-Nur, verse 22, it says: "And let not those among you who are blessed with bounty and wealth swear not to give to their relatives, the needy, and the immigrants in the way of Allah; and let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you?" This verse highlights the importance of forgiveness in Islam and encourages believers to bear others' faults. Furthermore, in Surah Al-Imran, verse 134, it is mentioned: "And those who spend in the way of Allah during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people – and Allah loves the doers of good." Again, this verse reminds believers that forgiveness and endurance through hardships are beloved traits to Allah. Thus, forgiving others not only brings peace to our hearts but also strengthens our connection with God. Negative feelings such as resentment and anger always have a detrimental effect on our relationships, and by remembering that humans make mistakes, we can maintain a loving and compassionate heart. To translate this concept into practice, in our daily lives, we should implement these principles and learn that forgiving others is not just a good deed but a fundamental necessity for our inner peace.
And let not those among you who are blessed with bounty and wealth swear not to give to their relatives, the needy, and the immigrants in the way of Allah; and let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
And those who spend in the way of Allah during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people – and Allah loves the doers of good.
One day in a village, a man named Hassan was sitting with his friend Ali. Hassan was always angry at a person who had hurt him. Ali said to Hassan, 'Why are you angry? You know that nothing except Allah is infinitely perfect?' Hassan lowered his head and thought. He realized that he needed to open his heart and let go. Thus, Hassan decided not only to forgive that person but also to talk to him and build a better relationship. This decision not only calmed his spirit but also brought a new friendship into his life.