The Holy Quran 23:96 — Surah Al-Mu'minun

Arabic text

ٱدْفَعْ بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ ٱلسَّيِّئَةَ ۚ نَحْنُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَصِفُونَ

Translation

(However, until punishment comes, you should) Resist (their) evil (and oppression) with that which is best (by forgiving them and being good to them). We know best what they ascribe (what they say and do and We shall therefore punish them appropriately).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Answering evil with good: that is, We have the power to punish them in this very world before your eyes, but your lofty station and most noble character require that you repel their evil with good, as far as it can be repelled in this way, and that you are not provoked by their vile prattle: We know it well, and in due time they will be given full…

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