The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 132
132 The commentary of al-Qa si dah not be imagined because the word ‘A zi m used here is only used in Arabic when something is used in its perfect form. ( Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya , part 4, R uha n i Khaz a ’in , vol. 1, p. 194, footnote no. 11) One of the excellent qualities is to forgive someone when you have the power to punish them. This quality was reflected in the Holy Prophet sa in such a manner that there is no comparison to it. One time the Holy Prophet sa was returning from a battle. It was noon time and the Muslim army was resting. The Holy Prophet sa went to the side by himself and lay under a tree to relax. The companions who were with him also found places where they could relax. The Holy Prophet sa was alone when suddenly an enemy named Da‘th u r got close to him and took hold of his sword which was hanging on the tree. Meanwhile the Holy Prophet sa woke up. Da‘th u r said, O Mu h ammad, tell me who can save you from me now? In this perilous situation, even the bravest of the brave lose their senses, but the Prophet’s bravery and trust in God was of such magnitude that he replied, All a h. This word, All a h, was uttered by the Holy Prophet sa with such conviction and authority that the man’s heart trembled and his body shook and the sword fell out of his hand. Then the Holy Prophet sa picked up the sword and asked him who could save him now. He asked for mercy and the Prophet forgave a man who was about to take his life. 23 This is an excellent example of the quality of forgiveness. 23 As-S i ratul- H alabiyyah, ‘All a mah Abil-Faraj N u rid-D i n, vol. 2, p. 290, B a bu Dhikri Magh a z i h i (Ghazwatu Dh i ‘Amrin), D a rul-Kutubil- ‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut (2002)