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[2] Gentleness of our pious predecessors

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Basics, History of Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), Scholars of Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

When Umar ibn Abdul Aziz -may Allah have mercy upon him- intended to punish a man, he would imprison him for three days before administering the punishment, as he disliked acting hastily in the heat of anger.

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