The Prophet never beat women, servants, or animals
“Whoever strikes someone will receive retribution…”
Forbearance الحلم
Al-Nawawi on patience and perseverance
“O you who believe, seek help through patience and prayer. Verily, Allah is with the patient.”
Beautiful patience in Islam
“There is no gift that is better and more comprehensive than patience.”
Hard work and responsibility in Islam
“Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock.”
Humility, modesty, and forbearance in Islam
“Verily, Allah has revealed to me that you must be humble towards one another, so that no one wrongs another or arrogantly boasts to another.”
Parallel Sayings in the Bible and Islam
“We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us…”
Most restrained in killing are believers
“The most restrained of the people in killing are the people of faith.”
Who carries out Islamic legal punishments?
“It is forbidden to establish a legal punishment unless…”
Repel evil with good, win hearts of enemies
“…and they repel evil with good.”
Al-Nawawi on pride and vanity in clothing
“Allah will not look on the Day of Resurrection to those who would trail their garment out of pride.”
–Sahih Bukhari 5451
Al-Nawawi on safeguarding the fast
“When one of you awakens in the morning for fasting…”
Islam advocates non-violent reform of unjust rulers
“You should listen and obey, even if they strike your back.”
Justice and fairness for all in Islam
“Verily, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives,”
Al-Nawawi on kindness and gentleness
“Allah is kind and He loves kindness in all matters.”
Burn their houses for missing prayer?
“Do not punish with the punishment of Allah the Exalted.”
–Musnad Ahmad 1904
Islam is a peace offering to the world
“Worship the Most Merciful and spread peace.”
Did the Prophet kill apostates who renounce Islam?
“There is no compulsion in religion…” (2:256)
Was Prophet Muhammad a pedophile?
“The Prophet never struck a woman…”
Did Prophet Muhammad assassinate his critics?
“Faith has prevented treacherous assassination.”
Are Muslims only kind to believers?
“Allah does not forbid you from being kind and just…” (60:8)