THE CONCEPT OF IṢLĀḤ (RECONCILIATION) IN ISLAM: THE NEGLECTED DUTY (CONTINUED)

 

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Yaumul Jumu‘ah | 18th Day of Jumādā al-Awwal, 1448 AH | Friday, 30th October, 2026

THE CONCEPT OF IṢLĀḤ (RECONCILIATION) IN ISLAM: THE NEGLECTED DUTY (CONTINUED)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Alhamdulillah for granting us the opportunity to witness another blessed Friday, the best day of the week.

IṢLĀḤ (RECONCILIATION) IS A COMMAND FROM ALLAH AZZA WA JALLA, NOT MERELY A PERSONAL CHOICE.

Allah Azza wa Jalla says in Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 10:

إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ

Meaning:

"The believers are but brothers, so make peace between your brothers. And fear Allah so that you may receive mercy." (Qur'an 49:10)

Notice the language of this verse. Allah Azza wa Jalla does not merely describe reconciliation as a good thing to do; HE commands believers to make peace among themselves.

But why?

Because the bond of faith is too precious to be destroyed by hatred, jealousy, pride, resentment and worldly disagreements.

At the end of the verse, Allah reminds us to be mindful of HIM so that we may receive HIS mercy. This teaches us that reconciliation is closely connected to attaining Allah's mercy and pleasure.

We must also understand that the Islamic ruling on reconciliation depends on the circumstances. It may become an individual obligation when necessary to fulfil a duty, restore people's rights or prevent wrongdoing. In other circumstances, it remains a highly rewarding act of righteousness.

We should not assume that every dispute makes every Muslim personally responsible for mediating it. However, no Muslim should look down upon reconciliation, encourage hostility or deliberately contribute to division.

If Allah has blessed you with wisdom, influence and the opportunity to bring people together, use those blessings for good. Do not allow pride to prevent you from making peace, and do not allow personal disagreements to destroy bonds of brotherhood.

TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW, IN SHAA ALLAH.

May Allah Azza wa Jalla make us among those who bring hearts together, mend broken relationships and earn HIS pleasure through sincere acts of reconciliation. Aameen.