The Holy Quran 42:43 — Surah Ash-Shuraa

Arabic text

وَلَمَن صَبَرَ وَغَفَرَ إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَمِنْ عَزْمِ ٱلْأُمُورِ

Translation

Whoever exercises patience and pardons (those who wrong them), this is certainly among the most resolute of matters (for it requires great courage).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Forgiving is a matter of resolve: that is, swallowing one's anger, bearing injuries and forgiving the wrongdoer is a matter of great resolve and fortitude. It is stated in a hadith that when a servant is wronged and he overlooks it purely for the sake of Allah, Allah will surely increase his honour and help him.

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