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Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)

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is the rooting of mercy.

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It is a tenderness of the soul

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that compels one to drive goodness toward those it reaches.

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This was embodied in the personality of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,

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and was recognized in his interactions,

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witnessed by everyone who dealt with him.

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His religion is mercy,

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his character is mercy,

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and his message is mercy.

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“We sent thee not save as a mercy for the peoples.” (21:107)

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He encouraged and commanded us to practice it, both young and old,

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in both practice and conduct.

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Indeed, he established a great principle

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through which he rooted mercy

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and anticipated its consequences,

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when he said:

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"He who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy."

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The reason for this

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was that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him,

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kissed al-Hasan ibn 'Ali,

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while al-Aqra' ibn Habis

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al-Tamimi was sitting with him.

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Al-Aqra' said,

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"I have ten children,

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and I have never kissed any one of them."

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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, looked at him,

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then said,

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"He who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy."

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This is general in its application to all forms of mercy,

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whether toward children, workers,

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women, the poor, or animals.

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So, whoever lacks the quality of mercy,

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his recompense is that Allah will not show him mercy,

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will not open the doors of His blessings to him,

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will not fulfill his needs,

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and will cause those who are harsh toward him to dominate his life.

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The paths of success will be blocked before him,

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and there is no power nor strength except by Allah.

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Peace.