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From the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).

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Suppressing one's anger.

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You may find yourself in a situation,

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or stepping forward to fulfill a commitment,

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or someone may disrupt your mission,

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attempting to provoke you.

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Yet, do not be drawn into their behavior.

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Instead, be patient and suppress your anger,

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to preserve the call to Islam and protect kinship ties.

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This is something that occurred to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,

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during the time he began openly calling to Islam in Makkah.

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Ibn 'Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, said:

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When it was revealed:

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"And warn your closest kindred,"

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The Prophet, peace be upon him, ascended Mount Safa,

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and began to call out:

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"O Banu Fihr!"

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"O Banu 'Adi!"

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addressing the various clans of Quraysh,

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until they had all gathered.

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If a man could not come himself,

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he would send a messenger to see what the matter was.

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Abu Lahab and the rest of Quraysh came,

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and the Prophet said:

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"If I were to tell you that there is a cavalry in the valley intending to attack you,

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would you believe me?"

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They replied, "Yes,

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we have never known you to be anything but truthful."

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He said:

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"Then I am a warner to you before a severe punishment."

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Abu Lahab then said:

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"May you perish for the rest of the day!

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Is this why you have gathered us?"

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Then it was revealed:

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“The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish.” (111:1)

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“His wealth and gains will not exempt him.” (111:2)

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It was not wise for him to argue with his uncle in that crowded assembly,

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as it would only intensify the animosity,

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especially since he was an open enemy to his message.

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Therefore, he suppressed his anger,

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and chose silence.

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Allah defended him,

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and decreed destruction and ruin for his uncle.

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Here we learn patience in the call to Islam, suppressing anger,

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enduring harm, and turning away from the ignorant.

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We also learn to prioritize the interests of the call to Islam over personal desires and the urge for self-retaliation.

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And Allah is the Grantor of success.

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From the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).