Ja’far as-Saadiq taking Forgiveness to the Next Level

Taking Forgiveness to the Next Level

One day, when Ja’far As-Sadiq wanted to perform ablution, he asked his slave to pour water on his hands from a jug. As the slave began to pour out the water, some of it splashed onto Ja’far’s garment, which resulted in Ja’far giving his slave a reproachful look. Fearing punishment, the servant said:

Who repress anger.”’ *

Ja’far reassuringly said, “I have repressed my anger.”

“And who pardon men”, *

said the slave

“Indeed pardoned you,” said Ja’far.

“Verily Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers),” * said the slave expectantly.

“Go: You are free for the Countenance of Allah (Azza-wa-jal), and you may take from my wealth 1000 dinars.” 3

[3] Bahrud-Dumu’ pgs.173-174

* Sura Al-Imran 3:134 *

“Glimpses of the Lives of Righteous People“

(compiled) by Majdi Muhammad Ash-Shahawi

(c) Maktaba Dar-us-Salam, 2004