By Ahmed Ajikobi
Muslims have been urged to find a place in their heart to always forgive those that offended them in the cause of their daily interactions in order to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT).
The visiting Imam at Sultanat Mosque, Adewole, Ilorin West Local Government, Ustaz Jamiu Agaka gave the advice in his Friday sermon (Khutbah) before the traditional two rakat prayers to mark the service.
According to him, Muslims who are desirous of Allah’s forgiveness needed to be whenever they are being offended and should be cautioned on swift response to issues they feel offended about.
Ustaz Agaka noted that although no creation is perfect, the ability to forgive is not an easy virtue but a divine favour from Allah which He bestows on his righteous servants.
He said “Allah advised Muslims not to take revenge on anyone who wronged us and tasked us to be good and close to those who we found wanting in human and public relations. No one can do it except those that have patience.
“If you have been betrayed by friend or family and you have patient resist the temptation to revenge, Allah will reward you and grant you forgiveness of all you sins.
“No one is perfect, everyone make mistakes and no matter how the sin may be, Muslims should control their temper with patient and have mind of forgiveness if we also want Almighty Allah who has the power to forgive everybody’s sins to forgive us.
“So do what you feel is good for yourself to other people as instructed by Allah and try to be very close to Allah with the observance of the five daily prayers and reading of Glorious Qur’an and following the instructions therein.
“If anyone wrong you, don’t revenge with wrong but exhibit good character towards such person and chose him as your best friend”, he added.
