THE ONE WHO DOES NOT CURSE

THE ONE WHO DOES NOT CURSE

I The Prophetic character is defined by his good temperament and pleasant nature. He would never use foul words or speak harshly. He avoided all indecent and ungodly manners of speech. It was not from his practice to curse others. Once the Companions wanted the Prophet to invoke God’s curse on the pagans, but the Prophet gently replied: “I was not sent as one who curses, rather I was sent as a mercy. Emulating the Prophetic character, many of the great sages and spiritual masters in Islamic history would avoid cursing people who fell into cycles of sin and addiction. Instead, they would pray for their rehabilitation and attempt to reform their behaviour through sincere counsel and acts of kindness and gentleness. “2

I Set forth by al-Bukhārī in al-Ṣaḥīḥ, 3:1305 $3366. Muslim in alṢaḥīḥ, 4:1810 S2321.

2 Set forth by Muslim in al-Ṣaḥīḥ, 4:2006 $2599. •al-Bukhārī in al-Adab al-Mufrad, p. 119 $321. Abu Ya’lā in al-Musnad, 11:35 $6174.