"And if you die or be killed, certainly to Allah shall you be gathered together.

"And if you die or be killed, certainly to Allah shall you be gathered together." There is no more than one way and it is going towards Allah. Then, why do we not accept the best kind of passing away contently when we move to that direction? "And if you die or be killed, certainly to Allah shall you be gathered together." And, if death and martyrdom is returning to Allah, then why is there anxiety in our mind?

Imam Hussayn (as) has said: "If bodies are prepared for death, then the death of a man in the way of Allah with sword is the best death." [^1] Surah 'Ali-Imran, Verse 159 فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ وَلَوْ كُنتَ فَظًّا غَلِيظَ الْقَلْبِ لاَنفَضُّواْ مِنْ حَوْلِكَ فَاعْفُ عَنْهُمْ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَشَاوِرْهُمْ فِي الأَمْرِ فَإِذَا عَزَمْتَ فَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللّهِ إِنَّ اللّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُتَوَكِّلِينَ 159.

"Thus, it is due to the mercy from Allah that you have been lenient with them, and had you been rough, hard hearted, they would certainly have dispersed from around you. Therefore, pardon them and seek forgiveness for them; and consult with them in the affair. So, when you have decided, then trust in Allah; (for) verily Allah loves those who trust (in Him)." The content of the verse works as some general instructions, but the revelation of the verse is about the Battle of 'Uhud.

The Muslims who had ran away in the Battle of 'Uhud and were defeated, were burning in the fire of regret, remorse and sorrow. They gathered around the Prophet (S) and apologized. Then, the Lord issued the command of their general pardon by this verse. Explanations Lenience is a gift from Allah. Thus, those who have not lenience are deprived from this bounty.

"Thus, it is due to the mercy from Allah that you have been lenient with them ..." The hard-hearted and strict people cannot have etiquette with people. "... and had you been rough, hard hearted, they would certainly have dispersed from around you ..." A fruitful and proper leadership and administration ship is always accompanied with attraction and affection. Attract those defeated in war and modest sinners. "...

Therefore, pardon them and seek forgiveness for them; and consult with them in the affair" Inside consultation, there lie: sympathy, development of talents, recognition of friends from enemies, selecting the best attitude, creation of kindness and love, and a practical lesson for others.

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