Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 138
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 8 138 stress was laid on this, Allah the Exalted at long last caused this teaching to attain true consummation through the person of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. And this teaching was none other than that recompense of an injury is an injury in equal measure; however, he who for- gives, provided forgiveness leads to reform, has his reward with Allah the Exalted. Forgiveness is taught but on the condition that it results in reform; forgiveness doled out of place causes harm. This is a moment to reflect. One must forgive if forgiveness is likely to bring about reform. An example of two servants can illustrate this point. One is basically decent, obedient, and well-meaning but quite unin- tentionally makes a mistake; it would only be proper to forgive him, and punishing him would be inappropriate. The other, a mischievous rogue who does not desist from mischief and causes damage daily, if he is let off, he would become even more reckless; hence, he must be punished. So act wisely in keeping with the demands of the situation. This is the teaching that Islam sets forth, and no teaching or law can ever come after a perfect teaching. The Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is Kh a tamun- Nabiyy i n [the Seal of the Prophets], and the Holy Quran is Kh a tamul-Kutub [the Best of Books]. There can now be no other Kalimah [the declaration of faith in Islam] or Prayer. No salvation is possible without following all that the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said or demonstrated, and all that is in the Holy Quran. He who abandons it will land in Hell. This is our faith and credo.