The Holy Quran 16:126 — Surah An-Nahl

Arabic text

وَإِنْ عَاقَبْتُمْ فَعَاقِبُوا۟ بِمِثْلِ مَا عُوقِبْتُم بِهِۦ ۖ وَلَئِن صَبَرْتُمْ لَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لِّلصَّـٰبِرِينَ

Translation

When you claim retribution (for a wrong done to you), then avenge yourself in proportion to the aggression (wrong) done against you (and not any more). But if you exercise patience (without taking revenge), then this is definitely best for the patient ones (because this will soften the heart of your opponent and attract him towards you).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Retaliation and patience: that is, if on the path of calling and conveying the message hardships and sufferings are inflicted upon you, then, once you gain the power, you may take equal retribution; this is permitted, but the station of patience is higher than this.

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