🔑 Key Definitions
Afw: Pardon, amnesty, waiver of punishment 🤲
Safhu: Turning away from sin, ignoring 🔄
Ghafara/Maghrifa: Cover, forgive, remit 💚
Equilibrium (A'itidaal): The Middle Path - balancing justice with mercy ⚖️
Tarbeeyat-i-Nafs: Educating the soul 🧘🌱
Safhu: Turning away from sin, ignoring 🔄
Ghafara/Maghrifa: Cover, forgive, remit 💚
Equilibrium (A'itidaal): The Middle Path - balancing justice with mercy ⚖️
Tarbeeyat-i-Nafs: Educating the soul 🧘🌱
👤 Divine Names Related to Justice & Mercy
- Al-'Adl - The Just ⚖️
- Rahman & Raheem - The Most Merciful 💚
- Al-Qahhar - The Subduer 💪
- Al-Jabbar - The Compeller 👑
- Al-Muntaqim - The Avenger ⚔️
📅 Key Religious Comparisons
- Judaism - Fear-based, legalistic 😨 ("eye for eye")
- Christianity - Love-based ❤️ ("turn the other cheek")
- Islam - Knowledge-based 📚 (right to retribution but forgiveness preferred)
🧠 Core Principles
- Mercy > Justice - Mercy is a step ahead of justice
- Authorized Violence Only - Only in war or lawful punishment
- Protection of Civilians - Women, children, non-fighters protected 🛡️
- Chain of Peace - Soul → Neighbor → Community → Nation ☮️
💡 Exam Tips
- Remember the 3 Arabic words for forgiveness: Afw, Safhu, Ghafara
- Know the 5 Divine Names related to justice and mercy
- Islam is KNOWLEDGE-based (not fear or love-based)
- Equilibrium = Middle Path = Balance between fear and love of Allah
- Tarbeeyat-i-Nafs is key to avoiding violence through educating the soul