Bab-ul-Ilm

Forgiveness Brings Honour

Chapter 3 — Character and Good Manners (Akhlaq)

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Said by: Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Reference: Al-Kafi (Shaykh al-Kulayni) — [reference — to be verified]

Arabic:

مَا زَادَ اللَّهُ عَبْدًا بِعَفْوٍ إِلَّا عِزًّا

English Translation:

"Allah does not increase a servant through forgiveness except in honour."

Explanation:

Forgiving others does not make us weak — it raises our honour before Allah. The one who forgives is the one Allah honours.

💡 Remember:

Forgiving others does not make us weak — it raises our honour before Allah.