Gentleness الرفق | Faith in Allah

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…”

Did Prophet Muhammad use profanity?

“The believer does not use profanity…”

Repel evil with good, win hearts of enemies

“…and they repel evil with good.”

Killing dogs in Islam?

“Five animals are harmful and are lawful to kill while in a state of pilgrimage: a snake, a speckled crow, a rat, a biting dog, and a kite.”

–Sahih Muslim 1198

What does Islam teach about slavery?

“Your slaves are your brothers…”

Al-Nawawi on manners of eating and drinking

“When one of you eats a meal, let him begin in the name of Allah. If he forgets to say it in the beginning, then let him say: In the name of Allah in its beginning and ending.”

–Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1858

Purification of the heart and soul in Islam

“He has succeeded who purifies himself…”

Can Muslims greet non-Muslims with peace?

“This is an assurance of security for the people of our covenant.”

Al-Nawawi on kindness and gentleness

“Allah is kind and He loves kindness in all matters.”

Al-Nawawi on kindness to women

“A believer should not despise a believing woman.”

Islam is good neighborliness to everyone

“…until he loves for his brother or his neighbor what he loves for himself.”

Islam is mercy for all creation, even enemies

“Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by the Merciful.”

Does the Quran condemn all Jews and Christians?

“They are not all the same…”

Benefits of marriage in Islam: Faith, family, society, and love

“Among His signs is that He created for you mates from yourselves that you may find tranquility in them, and He placed between you love and mercy. Verily, in that are signs for a people who give thought.”

Surah Ar-Rum 30:21