Living The Quran
From Issue: 588 [Read full issue]
Love Permeates Anger
Al-Imran (The House of Imran) Sura 3: Verse 134 (Partial)
... who restrain anger and pardon all humanity.
As one feels hurt or is harmed, one is overcome with anger. In a fit of anger, one may commit something which may damage mutual relations irreparably. One should, therefore, try first to control one's anger. When one looks at the whole matter coolly, one is likely not to commit any injustice, even if one is unable to pardon the offender.
Forgiveness includes many features, apart from the fundamental sense of overlooking others' lapses. It also covers self-restraint, patient and forbearance. As two persons foster a relationship, it is natural that they may do something which may cause unpleasantness, bitterness, pain and torment to the other party. It naturally angers them and they may legitimately seek revenge for it. However, the love permeating their relationship will help them overcome their anger. They will be so broad in their outlook as to restrain their anger, which will, in turn, prevent any retaliation. In this way, they would rather exercise self-restraint and forgive one another.
Compiled From:
"Inter Personal Relations" - Khurram Murad, pp. 16, 17