Ash-Shuraa 42:41
The Consultation · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 487
Who Takes His Due
وَلَمَنِ ٱنتَصَرَ بَعۡدَ ظُلۡمِهِۦ فَأُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ مَا عَلَيۡهِم مِّن سَبِيلٍ ٤١
And whoso defendeth himself after he hath suffered wrong - for such, there is no way (of blame) against them.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
And whoever avenges himself after having been wronged, there is no blame on them.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, though pardon is better, there is no way to punish one who does not pardon but responds in kind.
Reflect
Don’t exceed the limit when taking your due.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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