" Those who spend in prosperity and- in adversity, and those who suppress anger and pardon men; Allah loves those who do good." (Al-e-'Imran, 3:135)
It was by virtue of this verse that a slave of Hazrat Imam husain (ra), won his freedom. it is said that the slave erroneously dropped something hot (it could have been water) on Hazrat Husain(ra).He looked at him angrily. the slave was intelligent and knew the Holly Qur'an as well. he promptly quoted the part of the verse about the suppression of anger.
"...and those who suppress there anger..."
Hazrat Husain(ra) said, 'you are right; I suppress my anger.' Now the servant though the anger had been brought under control, it would still remain in his heart. It was possible that he would be chastised for some other mistake later. so he quoted the second part of the verse:
"...and pardon men..."
Hazrat Husain said, 'I have forgiven you.' the slave's knowledge and promptness gave him immediate benefits. Now he quoted the third part of the verse:
"...Allah loves those who do good."
Hazrat Husain responded, 'I hereby grant you freedom.' In those days, slaves use to be bought. I was not possible to gain one's freedom so easily. The slave's quick-wittedness and knowledge got him freedom from his master who was God-fearing. This is the teaching of Islam.
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