These examples highlight how compassion in Islam is deeply...

These examples highlight how compassion in Islam is deeply connected to daily human experiences and interpersonal consideration. Even animals were recipients of the Prophet’s mercy. He forbade cruelty to animals and encouraged humane treatment, saying: “An animal has six rights upon its owner, the first of which is to feed it when it descends and offers it water when passing by [9] .” Once, he praised a woman who was forgiven by God for giving water to a thirsty dog [10] .

Such stories reinforce that compassion in Islam is not limited to humans but encompasses all of God’s creation. The (PBUHH) also taught that God’s mercy is conditional upon humans being merciful: “Have mercy on those on the earth, and the…