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Kindness matters most when walking the path of faith. A single moment of patience might carry more weight than years of judgment. When someone stumbles, it could be exhaustion speaking, not intent. Perhaps sorrow sits heavy on their shoulders today. Seeing flaws in others? That mirror often reflects our own edges. What if grace fills the space where criticism once stood? Growth begins by tending your own heart first. Quiet effort shapes character louder than words ever could. Holding back harsh words starts with a quiet moment of reflection. What if those comments were aimed at you instead? Playing fairly means no favoritism, just honest turns and shared laughs. Choosing gentle reactions shapes days brighter than sharp remarks ever could. A small pause before speaking often changes everything. Kindness doesn’t shout - it simply shows up when it matters most.
۞ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تُؤَدُّوا۟ ٱلْأَمَـٰنَـٰتِ إِلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهَا وَإِذَا حَكَمْتُم بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ أَن تَحْكُمُوا۟ بِٱلْعَدْلِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ نِعِمَّا يَعِظُكُم بِهِۦٓ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ سَمِيعًۢا بَصِيرًۭا ٥٨
Indeed, Allah commands you to return trusts to their rightful owners;1 and when you judge between people, judge with fairness. What a noble commandment from Allah to you! Surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. Holy Quran 4:58
۞ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُونُوا۟ قَوَّٰمِينَ بِٱلْقِسْطِ شُهَدَآءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوْ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَوِ ٱلْوَٰلِدَيْنِ وَٱلْأَقْرَبِينَ ۚ إِن يَكُنْ غَنِيًّا أَوْ فَقِيرًۭا فَٱللَّهُ أَوْلَىٰ بِهِمَا ۖ فَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا۟ ٱلْهَوَىٰٓ أَن تَعْدِلُوا۟ ۚ وَإِن تَلْوُۥٓا۟ أَوْ تُعْرِضُوا۟ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًۭا ١٣٥
O believers! Stand firm for justice as witnesses for Allah even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or close relatives. Be they rich or poor, Allah is best to ensure their interests. So do not let your desires cause you to deviate ˹from justice˺. If you distort the testimony or refuse to give it, then ˹know that˺ Allah is certainly All-Aware of what you do. Holy Quran 4:135
قُلْ إِنِّى عَلَىٰ بَيِّنَةٍۢ مِّن رَّبِّى وَكَذَّبْتُم بِهِۦ ۚ مَا عِندِى مَا تَسْتَعْجِلُونَ بِهِۦٓ ۚ إِنِ ٱلْحُكْمُ إِلَّا لِلَّهِ ۖ يَقُصُّ ٱلْحَقَّ ۖ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ ٱلْفَـٰصِلِينَ ٥٧
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Indeed, I stand on a clear proof from my Lord yet you have denied it. That ˹torment˺ you seek to hasten is not within my power. It is only Allah Who decides ˹its time˺. He declares the truth. And He is the Best of Judges.” Holy Quran 6:57
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Glad tidings to the one who is too busy with his own faults to be concerned with the faults of others."
What did Prophet Muhammed ﷺ do?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to be kind, fair, and not to judge others unfairly. He said that we should look for the good in people and not assume the worst about them. He also reminded us to focus on fixing our own mistakes instead of pointing out the mistakes of others. The Prophet encouraged us to be fair when making decisions and to always treat people the way we would like to be treated. He also warned us against speaking badly about others behind their backs and taught that a person’s heart and true intentions are known only to Allah. His teachings remind us to be gentle, understanding, and always give people the benefit of the doubt.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱجْتَنِبُوا۟ كَثِيرًۭا مِّنَ ٱلظَّنِّ إِنَّ بَعْضَ ٱلظَّنِّ إِثْمٌۭ ۖ وَلَا تَجَسَّسُوا۟ وَلَا يَغْتَب بَّعْضُكُم بَعْضًا ۚ أَيُحِبُّ أَحَدُكُمْ أَن يَأْكُلَ لَحْمَ أَخِيهِ مَيْتًۭا فَكَرِهْتُمُوهُ ۚ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ تَوَّابٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ ١٢
O believers! Avoid many suspicions, ˹for˺ indeed, some suspicions are sinful. And do not spy, nor backbite one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of their dead brother? You would despise that!1 And fear Allah. Surely Allah is ˹the˺ Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful. Holy Quran 49:12
How is judging bad in Islam?
Judging others is bad because it can hurt people, cause misunderstandings, and make us think negatively. When we judge someone without knowing their full story, we might be unfair and make wrong assumptions. This can lead to arguments, broken friendships, and even make someone feel sad or unwanted. Judging also fills our hearts with negativity, making us focus on others' mistakes instead of improving ourselves. It can create problems in families and communities by spreading unkindness. Instead of judging, being kind and understanding helps build love, trust, and peace between people.
Few more reasons why judging is not good:
It Can Make Us Arrogant – When we judge others, we might start thinking we are better than them. This can make us proud and stop us from seeing our own mistakes. No one is perfect, and we all make mistakes.
It Can Lead to Gossip – When people judge others, they often talk about them behind their backs. This can spread false information, hurt feelings, and damage relationships.
It Wastes Time and Energy – Instead of focusing on improving ourselves, judging others makes us spend time thinking negatively. That time could be used to do good things, like helping others or learning something new.
It Can Push People Away – When someone feels judged, they may not feel comfortable being around us. This can hurt friendships and make people feel lonely or misunderstood.
It Can Be Unfair – Sometimes, what we see is not the full truth. We might judge someone for doing something, but we don’t know why they did it. Maybe they had a good reason or were struggling with something we don’t know about.
It Stops Us from Showing Kindness – If we judge people, we might not help them when they need it. Instead of judging, we should try to understand and support others, just like we would want if we were in their place.
Instead of judging, Islam teaches us to be kind, patient, and forgiving. This helps us build good relationships and makes the world a better place!
Things you need to know:
Only Allah Knows Everything
Only Allah Knows Everything
We only see a small part of someone’s life, but Allah knows everything, including their struggles, intentions, and what is in their heart. Since we don’t have full knowledge, it is unfair for us to judge.
2. We Should Focus on Ourselves First
2. We Should Focus on Ourselves First
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that we should work on fixing our own mistakes before pointing out the mistakes of others. Everyone has faults, and no one is perfect except Allah.
3. Judging Can Lead to Sin
3. Judging Can Lead to Sin
When we judge, it can lead to arrogance, gossip, and backbiting, which are all sins in Islam. Backbiting (talking badly about someone behind their back) is compared to eating the flesh of a dead brother in the Quran—showing how serious it is.
4. Giving Others the Benefit of the Doubt
4. Giving Others the Benefit of the Doubt
Islam teaches us to assume the best about people instead of thinking badly of them. If someone makes a mistake, we should try to understand their situation and give them excuses before jumping to conclusions.
5. Being Fair and Just
5. Being Fair and Just
If we must make a judgment, like in leadership or helping solve a problem, Islam teaches us to be fair, listen to both sides, and not let our personal feelings affect our decision.
6. Mercy and Forgiveness Are Better
6. Mercy and Forgiveness Are Better
Allah loves those who are merciful and forgiving. Instead of judging, we should be kind, give advice with gentleness, and pray for others to improve. After all, we would want the same if we made a mistake.
7. On the Day of Judgment, Allah Will Judge Us
7. On the Day of Judgment, Allah Will Judge Us
In Islam, everyone will be judged by Allah on the Day of Judgment. If we spend our time judging others in this world, we might forget that we, too, will be judged one day. It’s better to focus on doing good and preparing for that day.
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