Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (813) | Using both leniency and decisiveness in education
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Employing both gentleness and firmness in upbringing.
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Gentleness is essential when it is the appropriate course of action.
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Firmness is equally essential, to the same degree and level, when it is the appropriate course of action.
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What is forbidden is harshness and hardness of heart, which never yield any good.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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“It was by the mercy of Allah that thou wast lenient with them (O Muhammad), for if thou hadst been stern and fierce of heart they would have dispersed from round about thee. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs. And when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in Allah. Lo! Allah loveth those who put their trust (in Him).” (3:159)
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"And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you."
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Firmness does not, under any circumstances, mean harshness.
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Rather, it is the educator’s steadfastness in upholding the correct decision.
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And persistence in its implementation.
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While observing the best approach.
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And ensuring it is imbued with kindness and love.
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What the educator requires,
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Is the insight to discern the situations that call for gentleness and those that call for firmness,
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Based upon an unwavering foundation of love.