The Virtue of Kindness

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.


Islam in the West

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Kindness to people

Kids, when you grow up, you will meet thousands of people out there who come from different backgrounds. They will have different opinions from you, different lifestyle, values, cultures, upbringing, etc etc. And, if you are living in a non-muslim country, your challenge will be greater, people will criticize  your belief, they may accuse you extremist, terrorist, or say bad things about you and Islam. 

I just want you to keep something in your mind. No matter how bad people treat you, please please please be nice to them. People may hurt you, and keep hurting you, or they just don't care about you, never want to listen to your thoughts, or refuse to treat you nicely, and sometimes they know there are making you upset, but they just don't care or it can comes to the extent that they try to harm you. But kids, whatever it is, you don't have to be like them. Always treats people with mercy. 

But Mommy, why we should be nice to these people?

So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah . Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].

[3:159]

And whoever is patient and forgives - indeed, that is of the matters [requiring] determination.

[42:43]

"Allah is not kind to him who is not kind to people."

[Bukhari & Muslim]

"Those who are kind and considerate to Allah's creatures, Allah bestows His kindness and affection on them. Show kindness to the creatures on the earth so that Allah may be kind to you."

[Abu Dawud & Tarmidhi]

I know it may be hard, but sweetheart, good deeds always come from a good heart. And I know you have a very sweeeeeet heart. InsyaAllah =)