We request a word of guidance for those who treat their servants harshly and burden them with what they cannot bear?
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The questioner : We ask the honorable Shaykh to direct a word to those who treat their servants harshly and burden them with what they cannot bear?
The Shaykh : The word I direct to those who treat their servants or others in their care harshly is, rather, that I remind them that Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) is above everyone, and I remind them of the saying of Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) regarding the story of the wives who were defiant toward their husbands:[An-Nisa 4:34] And I remind them that it is not known what may happen; perhaps the days will turn and these masters will become servants to others, or one of their descendants will become a servant to others, and they will be punished and treated in the same way these people treat these servants. So let them fear Allah and be afraid of Him, and let them show mercy to their brothers. Let them fear Allah (the Exalted) and be afraid of Him, and let them show mercy to their brothers, for Allah will have mercy on those who show mercy. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you. The questioner is Abdullah from Riyadh, who sent a set of questions, saying:
The Shaykh : The word I direct to those who treat their servants or others in their care harshly is, rather, that I remind them that Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) is above everyone, and I remind them of the saying of Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) regarding the story of the wives who were defiant toward their husbands:
But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand.
فَإِنْ أَطَعْنَكُمْ فَلا تَبْغُوا عَلَيْهِنَّ سَبِيلًا إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيًّا كَبِيرًاThe questioner : May Allah reward you. The questioner is Abdullah from Riyadh, who sent a set of questions, saying: