H. E. Sayyed M. H. Fadlallah (ra) narrates the story of Imam Al-Sajjad (a.s.), who, when cursed by a man from Damascus, responded with wisdom and lenience instead of hostility, sending him to his house to witness its enlightened atmosphere. This teaches us that gentleness is the preferred Islamic solution to transform hearts. However, the Sayyed adds a crucial nuance: if pardoning an aggressor makes him feel stronger and tempts him to harm others, then you must stand up for your rights. This necessary deterrence protects both society and the aggressor himself from the consequences of his escalating evil.
H. E. Sayyed M. H. Fadlallah (ra) narrates the story of Imam Al-Sajjad (a.s.), who, when cursed by a man from Damascus, responded with wisdom and lenience instead of hostility, sending him to his house to witness its enlightened atmosphere. This teaches us that gentleness is the preferred Islamic solution to transform hearts. However, the Sayyed adds a crucial nuance: if pardoning an aggressor makes him feel stronger and tempts him to harm others, then you must stand up for your rights. This necessary deterrence protects both society and the aggressor himself from the consequences of his escalating evil.