The Meaning of Overstepping Boundaries with Creation, Whether Rightfully or Unrightfully
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Question:
The Shaykh (may Allah grant you success) mentioned that among the virtues of the people of the Sunnah is the matter of Allah the Exalted regarding not overstepping boundaries with creation, whether rightfully or unrightfully. How does one overstep boundaries rightfully?
Answer:
The transgressor: the transgressor is retaliated against in kind, just as he did; this is done rightfully. If someone insults you or speaks ill of you, you have the right to insult him and speak ill of him, as a form of retaliation. However, forgiving him is better. Yes.
The Shaykh (may Allah grant you success) mentioned that among the virtues of the people of the Sunnah is the matter of Allah the Exalted regarding not overstepping boundaries with creation, whether rightfully or unrightfully. How does one overstep boundaries rightfully?
Answer:
The transgressor: the transgressor is retaliated against in kind, just as he did; this is done rightfully. If someone insults you or speaks ill of you, you have the right to insult him and speak ill of him, as a form of retaliation. However, forgiving him is better. Yes.
Source
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