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Chapter 16: About Acting upon Sunna

Chapter Introduction

١٦ ـ باب فى الأمر بالمحافظة على السنة وآدابها

Translation: [ A Muslim should submit and respond to whatever is imposed by the Noble Koran and Sunna, even if that matter contradicts his personal wishes and whims. He must respond to the commandments of Allah and His Messenger. A believer finds it easy to say:

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ النُّورِ (24:51)
إِنَّمَا كَانَ قَوْلَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذَا دُعُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ لِيَحْكُمَ بَيْنَهُمْ أَن يَقُولُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۚ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ
( سُورَةُ النُّورِ (24:51) )

Translation: 9 Sunna, the traditions conveyed to us from the Prophet Muhammad comprising his sayings, deeds, and his tacit approval of some actions. It explains and integrates with the Noble Koran., so no one can understand Islam, except through Sunna. The duties of Islam are mentioned generally in the Noble Koran, but Sunna explains how to perform them. The Noble Koran does not explain to us how to perform the prayer, how to pay zakat (i.e. what articles of properties are subject to zakat), etc. (Dr. Reda if this is not a translation, it needs tidying up!)

Translation: " The only saying of the faithful believers, when they are called to Allah (His Words, the Koran and Sunna) and His Messenger (Sunna), to judge between them, is that they say: " We hear and we obey. " And such are the prosperous ones (who will live forever in Paradise). * " (24:51)

Thus, the behavior of a Muslim should comply with the instructions of Islam and he is to abandon whatever contradicts them. He should dress in the way ordered by Islam, eat in the way ordered by Islam, sleep in the way ordered by Islam, etc.

This guarantees that his actions would be acts of worship, which deserves reward from Allah even if they were done to satisfy a human desire.

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ وَأَبُو زُرْعَةَ وَغَيْرُ وَاحد قَالُوا أَخْبَرَنَا قَبيصَةُ عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ عَنْ هِلَالٍ ابْنِ مِقْلاص الصَّيْرَفِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي بِشَرِ عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلِ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوَلَاللَّهِ صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ أكَلَ طَيِّبًا وَعَمِلَ فِي سُنّة وَأَمَنَ النَّاسُ بَوَائِقَهُ دَخَلَ الْجُنَّةٌ فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَََََّّّّّْ هَذَا الْيَوْمَ فِي النَّاسِ لَكَثِيرٌ قَالَ وَسَيَكُونُ فِي قُرُونِ بَعْدِي قَالَ أَبو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لا نَعْرِفُهُ إِلَّا مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ مِنْ حَدِيثٍ إِسْرَائِيلَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّاسُ الدُّورِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي بُكَيْرٍ عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ وَسَأَلْتُ مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ إِسْمَعِيلَ عَنْ هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ فَلَمْ يَعْرِفْهُ إِلَّا مِنْ حَدِيثِ إِسْرَائِيلَ وَلَمْ يَعْرِفِ اسم أبي بشر * الترمذى

Translation: For such an end, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

Hadith

Narrated Abu-Sa'eed Al-Khudri: ' The Messenger of Allah said: " He that earned (his livelihood) lawfully, behaved in accordance with Sunna, and the people are rendered safe from his harm, would be admitted into Paradise. " A man said:

" There are many people who do so? " The Messenger of Allah ﷺ .said: “ And it will be existent in generations after me "

Based on this, we should comply with Sunna so that our deeds will be accepted.

Now, let us see what Imam Al-Nawawi compiled to explain this topic.] Allah said:

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ الحَشۡرِ (59:7)
مَّا أَفَاءَ اللَّهُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِهِ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْقُرَىٰ فَلِلَّهِ وَلِلرَّسُولِ وَلِذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَالْيَتَامَىٰ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَابْنِ السَّبِيلِ كَيْ لَا يَكُونَ دُولَةً بَيْنَ الْأَغْنِيَاءِ مِنكُمْ ۚ وَمَا آتَاكُمُ الرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَاكُمْ عَنْهُ فَانتَهُوا ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ ۖ إِنَّ اللَّهَ شَدِيدُ الْعِقَابِ
( سُورَةُ الحَشۡرِ (59:7) )

Translation: " What Allah gave as booty (Al Fay¹10) to His Messenger from the people of the townships, it is for Allah, His Messenger, the kindred (of Messenger), the orphans, the needy, and the wayfarer, in order that it may not become a fortune dealt with by few of the rich people among you. And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it). And fear Allah, verily Allah is Severe in punishment. * " (59: 7) And

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ النَّجۡمِ (53:3-4)
وَمَا يَنطِقُ عَنِ الْهَوَىٰ (3) إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا وَحْيٌ يُوحَىٰ (4
( سُورَةُ النَّجۡمِ (53:3-4) )

Translation: " Nor does he (the Prophet Muhammad) speak of (his own) desire. It is only a Revelation revealed. * " (53: 3-4) And 10 ° Al Fay ' differs from booty. The former comprises any revenue that came to the Muslim public treasury without any fighting. Booty is what is taken from the enemies through war.

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ (3:31)
قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ
( سُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ (3:31) )

Translation: " Say (O Muhammad!): " If you (truly) love Allah then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. * " (3:31) And

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ الأَحۡزَابِ (33:21)
لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ
( سُورَةُ الأَحۡزَابِ (33:21) )

Translation: " Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes for (meeting with) Allah, (for him who believes in) the Last Day, and for him who remembers Allah much. * " (33:21) And

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ (4:65)
فَلَا وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّىٰ يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ ثُمَّ لَا يَجِدُوا فِي أَنفُسِهِمْ حَرَجًا مِّمَّا قَضَيْتَ وَيُسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا
( سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ (4:65) )

Translation: “ But no, by your Lord, they can have no faith, until they make you (O Muhammad!) a judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission. * (4: 65) And

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ (4:59)
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ ۖ فَإِن تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ إِن كُنتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ وَأَحْسَنُ تَأْوِيلًا
( سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ (4:59) )

Translation: " O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger) Muhammad ﷺ and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority. (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ if you believe in Allah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination ** S: 4-59.

Translation: Commenting on the last verse, the people of knowledge say that what is meant is the Book of Allah and Sunna of the Prophet.

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ (4:80)
الرَّسُولَ فَقَدْ أَطَاعَ اللَّهَ ۖ وَمَن تَوَلَّىٰ فَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ عَلَيْهِمْ حَفِيظًا
( سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ (4:80) )

Translation: This is confirmed by other verses:

Translation: " He who obeys the Messenger (Muhammad) has indeed obeyed Allah, but he who turns away, then we have not sent you (O Muhammad!) a watcher over them. * " (4: 80) And

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ الشُّورَىٰ (42:52)
وَكَذَٰلِكَ أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَيْكَ رُوحًا مِّنْ أَمْرِنَا ۚ مَا كُنتَ تَدْرِي مَا الْكِتَابُ وَلَا الْإِيمَانُ وَلَٰكِن جَعَلْنَاهُ نُورًا نَّهْدِي بِهِ مَن نَّشَاءُ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ۚ وَإِنَّكَ لَتَهْدِي إِلَىٰ صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ صِرَاطِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ أَلَا إِلَى اللَّهِ تَصِيرُ الْأُمُورُ
( سُورَةُ الشُّورَىٰ (42:52) )

Translation: " And thus, We have sent to you (O Muhammad!) a Revelation, and a Mercy of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is faith (before revealing this to you). But We have made it (this Koran) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our servants We will. And verily, you (O Muhammad!), most surely, guide (mankind) to the Straight Path (i.e. Allah's Religion of Islamic Monotheism). The Path of Allah, to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. Verily, all matters at the end are to Allah.

Translation: ' (42: 52-53) And

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ النُّورِ (24:63)
لَّا تَجْعَلُوا دُعَاءَ الرَّسُولِ بَيْنَكُمْ كَدُعَاءِ بَعْضِكُم بَعْضًا ۚ قَدْ يَعْلَمُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ يَتَسَلَّلُونَ مِنكُمْ لِوَاذًا ۚ فَلْيَحْذَرِ الَّذِينَ يُخَالِفُونَ عَنْ أَمْرِهِ أَن تُصِيبَهُمْ فِتْنَةٌ أَوْ يُصِيبَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
( سُورَةُ النُّورِ (24:63) )

Translation: " Make not the calling out to the Messenger (Muhammad ﷺ (among you as your calling out to one another. Allah knows those of you who slip away under shelter (of some excuse without taking the permission to leave, from the Messenger). And let those who oppose the Messenger's commandment (i.e. his Sunna) beware, lest some trial befall them or a painful torment be inflicted on them. * " (24: 63) And

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ الأَحۡزَابِ (33:34)
وَاذْكُرْنَ مَا يُتْلَىٰ فِي بُيُوتِكُنَّ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللَّهِ وَالْحِكْمَةِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ لَطِيفًا خَبِيرًا
( سُورَةُ الأَحۡزَابِ (33:34) )

Translation: " And remember (O you the members of the Prophet's family the Graces of your Lord), that which is recited in your houses of the Verses of Allah and Al-Hikma (i.e. Prophet's Sunna) Verily, Allah is Ever Most Courteous, Well- Acquainted with all things. * " (33: 34)

Translation: It is obvious that the verses to this effect are numerous. As to the Hadiths, we mention the following examples:

Hadith 117: Hadith 117

۱۱۷- حديث أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ، عَنِ النَّبِيََََُُِِّّّّّّّّ ، قَالَ : : دَعُونِي مَا تَرَكْتُكُمْ ، إِنَََََّّّّّْمَا هَلَكَ مِنْ كَانَ قَبْلَكُمْ بِسُؤَالِهِمْ وَاختلَافهمْ عَلَى أَنَّبِيَائِهِمْ ، فَإِذَا نَهَيْتُكُمْ عَنْ شَيْءٍ فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ ، وَإِذَا أَمَرْتُكُمْ بِأَمْرِ فَأْتُوا مِنْهُ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ أخرجه البخاري

Translation: 117. Narrated Abu-Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): ' The Prophet said: " Leave me (don't ask me about things which I don't mention or explain to you) as long as I leave you, for, the people who were before you were ruined because of their (excessive) questions and their differences with their Prophets. So, if I forbid you from something then keep away from it. And if I order you to do something then, do of it as much as you can. " (Bukhari)

Hadith 118: Hadith 118

۱۱۸- عَنِ الْعِرْبَاضِ بْنِ سَارِيَةَ قَالَ وَعَظَنَا رَسُوَلَاللَّهِ صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَوْمًا بَعْدَ صَلَاةِ الْغَدَاةِ مَوْعِظَةً بَلِيغَةً ذَرَفَتْ مِنْهَا الْعُيُونُ وَوَجِلَتْ مِنْهَا الْقُلُوبُ فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ إِنَّ هَذه مَوْعِظَةً مودع فَمَاذَا تَعْهَدُ إِلَيْنَا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ أُوصِيكُمْ بِتَقْوَى اللَّهِ وَالسَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ وَإِنْ عَبْدٌ حَبَشِيٌّ فَإِنَّهُ مَنْ يَعِسُّ مِنْكُمْ يَرَى اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَمُحْدَثَاتِ الْأُمُورِ فَإِنَّهَا صَلَالَةٌ فَمَنْ أَدْرَكَ ذَلِكَ مِنْكُمْ فَعَلَيْهِ بِسُنَّتِي وَسُنَّةِ الْخُلَفَاء ناءِ الرَّاشِدِينَ الْمَهْدِيِّينَ عَضُّوا عَلَيْهَا بِالنَّوَاجِدَ . " الترمذي

Translation: 118. Narrated Al-Irbadh ibn Sariya: ' The Messenger of Allah ﷺ delivered an eloquent speech that caused our eyes to shed tears and our hearts to be greatly moved. A man said: " This is the speech of a man who will depart from this life soon. What would you recommend us Messenger of Allah! " He said: “ I recommend you fear Allah and hear and obey, even if an Ethiopian slave is your ruler. For, he of you will live long, will see great disputes. And keep away from the innovated practices, for they are misleading. He of you would witness this let him adhere to the Sunna of mine and that of the rightly guided caliphs. Stick to it firmly. " (At-Termizi)

Hadith 119: Hadith 119

۱۱۹ - عَن أبي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ : أَنَّّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : كُلَّ أُمَّتِي يَدْخُلُونَ الجَنَّةَ إِلَّا مَن أَبى . قالُوا : يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ، وَمَنْ يَأْبِي قَالَ : ( مَنْ أطَاعَنِي دَخَلَ الجَنَّةَ ، وَمَنْ عَصَانِي فَقَدْ أبى ) . رواه البخاري

Translation: 119. Narrated Abu-Huraira Allah's Messenger said: “ All my followers will enter Paradise except those who refuse. " They said: " O Allah ' s Messenger! Who will refuse? " He said: “ Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys me is the one who refuses (to enter it). " (Bukhari)

Hadith 120: Hadith 120

۱۲۰ - عَنِ النِّعَمٍّانِ بْن بَشِيرٍ رَضي الله عَنْهُمَا قَالَ : قَالَ النَّبِيََََُُِِّّّّّّّّ : التُسَونَ صُفُوفَكُمْ ، أَوْ لَيُخَالَفَنَ الله بَيْنَ وُجُوهِكُمْ رواه البخاري

Translation: 120. Narrated Al-No'aman ibn Basheer: ' The Prophet (pbuh) said: “ Straighten your rows or Allah will alter your faces. " (Bukhari)

Hadith 121: Hadith 121

۱۲۱ - عَنْ أَبِي مُوسى له قَالَ : احْتَرَقَ بَيْتٌ بِالمَدِينَةِ عَلَى أَهْلِهِ مِنْ اللَّيْلِ ، فَحُدّثَ بِشَأْنِهِمُ النَّبِيََََُُِّّّّّّّ ، قَالَ : إِن هَذِهِ النَّارَ إِنَّمَا هِيَ عَدُوٌّ لَكُمْ ، فَإِذَا نِمْتُمْ فَأَطْفِئُوهَا عَنْكُمْ . رواه البخاري

Translation: 121. Narrated Abu-Musa " ' One night a house in Madina was burnt along with its occupants. The people informed the Prophet about them and he said: “ This fire is indeed your enemy, so whenever you go to bed, put it out (to protect yourselves). " (Bukhari)

Hadith 122: Hadith 122

۱۲۲ - عَنْ أَبي مُوسى قَالَ : عَنِ النَّبِيََََُُِِّّّّّّّّ صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : ( مَثَلُ مَا بَعَثْنِي اللَّهُ بِهِ مِنَ الْهُدَى وَالعِلْمِ ، كَمَثَلِ الْغَيْثِ الْكَثِيرِ أَصَابَ أَرْضًا فَكَانَ مِنْهَا نَقِيَّةٌ ، قَبلَت المَاءَ ، فَأَنَّبَتَت الْكَلأَ وَالْعُشْبَ الْكَثِيرَ ، وَكَانَتْ مِنْهَا أَجَادِبُ ، أَمْسَكَتِ المَاءَ ، فَنَفَعَ اللَّهُ بِهَا النّاسَ ، فَشَرِبُوا وَسَقَوْا وَزَرَعُوا ، وَأَصَابَ مِنْهَا طَائِفَةً أُخْرَى إِنَََََّّّّّْمَا هِيَ قِيعَانٌ لَا تُمسكُ مَاءً وَلَا تُنبِتُ كَلَا ، فَذَلِكَ مَثَلُ مَنْ فَقَة فِي دِينِ اللَّهِ ، وَنَفَعَهُ مَا بَعَثْنِي اللَّهُ بِهِ فَعَلِمَ وَعَلَّمَ ، وَمَثَلُ مَنْ لَمْ يَرْفَعْ بِذَلِكَ رَأْسًا ، وَلَمْ يَقْبَلْ هُدَى اللَّهِ الَّذِي أُرْسِلْتُ بِهِ ) . رواه البخاري

Translation: 122. Narrated Abu-Musa ' The Prophet said: " The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which were fertile soil that absorbed the rainwater and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rainwater and Allah benefited the people therewith. They utilized it for drinking, (watering their animals, irrigating their fields for cultivation, etc.). (And) a portion of it was swampy that could neither hold water nor bring forth vegetation (and that land gave no benefits). The first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's Religion (Islam) and derives benefit (from the knowledge) which Allah has revealed through me, learns it, then, teaches it to others. The (last example is that of a) person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's Guidance revealed through me (He is) like that barren land. " (Bukhari)

Hadith 123: Hadith 123

۱۲۳- عَنِ ابْنِ عَبّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ ) . عَنْهُمَا ، عَنِ النَّبِيََََُُِِّّّّّّّّ صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : ( إِنَّكُمْ مَحْشُورُونَ حُفَاةً عُرَاةٌ غُرلَا ، ثُمََّّّ قَرَأَ : ( كَمَا بَدَأْنَا أُولَ خَلْقٍ نُعِيدُهُ وَعْدًا عَلَيْنَا إِنَّا كُنَا فَاعِلِينَ ) . وَأَوَّلُ مِنْ يُكْسَى يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ إِبْرَاهِيمُ ، وَإِنَّ أناسًا من أَصْحَابِي يُؤْخَذُ بِهِمْ ذَاتَ الشِّمَالِ ، فَأَقُولُ : أَصْحَابِي أَصْحَابِي ، فَيُقَالُ : إِنَّهُمْ لَمْ يَزَالُوا مُرتَدينَ عَلَى أَعْقَابِهِمْ مُنذُ فَارَقْتَهُمْ ، فَأَقُولُ كَمَا قَالَ الْعَبْدُ الصَّالِحُ : ( وَكُنتُ عَلَيْهِمْ شَهِيدًا ما دُمْتُ فِيهِمْ إِلَى قَوْلِهِ : ( الحكيم ( ) . رواه البخاري

Translation: 123. Narrated Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them): ' The Prophet said: " You will be gathered (on the Day of Judgment), barefooted, naked and not circumcised. " He then recited:

Translation: 334

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ الأَنبِيَاءِ (21:104)
يَوْمَ نَطْوِي السَّمَاءَ كَطَيِّ السِّجِلِّ لِلْكُتُبِ ۚ كَمَا بَدَأْنَا أَوَّلَ خَلْقٍ نُّعِيدُهُ ۚ وَعْدًا عَلَيْنَا ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا فَاعِلِينَ
( سُورَةُ الأَنبِيَاءِ (21:104) )

Translation: " And (remember) the Day when We shall roll up the heavens like a scroll rolled up for books. As We began the first creation, We shall repeat it. (It is) a promise binding upon Us. Truly, We shall do it. 3399 (21: 104)

الْقُرْآنُ الْكَرِيمُسُورَةُ المَائـِدَةِ (5:118)
إِن تُعَذِّبْهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ عِبَادُكَ ۖ وَإِن تَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ فَإِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ
( سُورَةُ المَائـِدَةِ (5:118) )

Translation: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ added: “ The first to be dressed on the Day of Resurrection, will be Abraham. Some of my companions will be taken towards the left side ((i.e. to Hellfire), and I will say: ' My companions! My companions! ' It will be said: ' They were renegades after you had left them. Then I will say as the pious servant of Allah, Jesus said: ' If You punish them, they are Your slaves, and if You forgive them, verily You, only You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Translation: ' (5: 118)