Why forgive others during the Islamic month of Ramadan?
Holy Prophet Muhammad (salla allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: Musa (peace be upon him), the son of Imran once asked, “Oh my Lord! Who is the most honourable of Your servants? And He replied, the person who forgives even when he is in a position of power.” (Baihaqi) Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) said: “Whoever wishes that Allah (SWT) may favor him with His blessings and accommodate him in Paradise should refine his morals, behave justly with the people, take pity on orphans, help weak and the helpless and be humble before Allah who has created him.” You know what I’m referring to – those times when you get into an argument(s) with a family member, friend, boss, employee, coworker, classmate, teacher or whoever. You know your facts are right or that you’ve been wronged with an insulting remark, sarcastic comment or rudeness. And so, you choose to hold a grudge. After all, you’ve got a right to. Nobody should be treated this way. Why should you forgive? You’re not the one who started this. You’re n
