Question

I am looking for a reference for this quote of Imam Ahmed

سامح أخاك وما ينفعك أن يعذب الله أخاك المسلم في سببك

 

Answer

‘Allamah Dhahabi (rahimahullah) has cited this statement of Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah). The opening line appears to be an explanatory note and not part of the original quote.

Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) said: “What benefit will you gain if Allah punishes your Muslim brother because of you?”

(Siyaru A’lamin Nubala, vol. 11, pg. 261)

Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) encourages forgiving fellow Muslims so that they may avoid punishment.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

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قال أبو عبد الله: وما ينفعك أن يعذب الله أخاك المسلم في سببك؟