07-18-2003, 11:31 AM
As-Salaam Alikum,
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Holy Prophet (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had said:
Give tidings (to the people); do not create (in their minds) aversion (towards religion); show them leniency and do not be hard upon them.[/color:50c2a66cb5]
(Reported by Al-Bukhari)
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Lessons deduced
1. A Muslim should also avoid violence and severity with people so that they will not be reluctant to accept his advice.
2. Islam is based on easiness in obligation and legislation. It does not oblige people to do things beyond their abilities.
3. Taking a hard line in following the religious obligations leads to hardship and difficulty.