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

 

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER

Yaum al-Khamīs | 17th Day of Jumādā al-Awwal, 1448 AH | Thursday, 29 October 2026

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

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Understanding the Meaning of Reconciliation in Islam

The Arabic word Iṣlāḥ (الإصلاح) comes from a root associated with making things right, correcting what is wrong, and bringing about goodness.

In the context of human relationships, Iṣlāḥ encompasses:

  • Reconciling people who are in conflict.
  • Reuniting estranged family members.
  • Resolving marital disputes fairly and compassionately.
  • Settling disagreements between friends, neighbours, and members of the Muslim community.
  • Correcting misunderstandings before they develop into hatred.
  • Restoring rights, rebuilding trust, and addressing the underlying causes of division.

Iṣlāḥ is more than simply telling two people to shake hands and move on. It involves working towards genuine peace, justice, and the restoration of relationships wherever possible.

A person who practises Iṣlāḥ is not necessarily the one who wins an argument. Often, it is the person who sets aside pride, controls their tongue, listens fairly to both sides, and takes practical steps to prevent hatred and resentment from spreading.

Remember: Reconciliation does not mean accepting injustice or allowing wrongdoing to continue unchecked. Rather, it means seeking peace with fairness, wisdom, and a sincere desire to establish what is right.

Do not wait until someone’s funeral to regret a relationship you refused to repair while there was still an opportunity to do so. If reconciliation is possible and appropriate, take the first step towards peace for the sake of ALLĀH ʿAzza wa Jall.

To be continued tomorrow, In Shaa ALLĀH.

May ALLĀH ʿAzza wa Jall purify our hearts, reconcile our families, mend broken relationships, remove hatred from our hearts, and make us among those who strive to bring peace and goodness to others. Āmīn.

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