Q
What is the appropriate way to respond to hostility or insults according to Islamic teachings?
A
The Jews used to greet the Prophet (ﷺ) by saying, “As-Samu ‘Alaika (i.e., death be upon you), so I
understood what they said, and I said to them, “As-Samu ‘alaikum wal-la’na (i.e. Death and Allah’s
Curse be upon you).” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Be gentle and calm, O `Aisha, as Allah likes gentleness in all
affairs.” I said, “O Allah’s Prophet! Didn’t you hear what they said?” He said, “Didn’t you hear me
answering them back by saying, ‘Alaikum (i.e., the same be upon you)?”
understood what they said, and I said to them, “As-Samu ‘alaikum wal-la’na (i.e. Death and Allah’s
Curse be upon you).” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Be gentle and calm, O `Aisha, as Allah likes gentleness in all
affairs.” I said, “O Allah’s Prophet! Didn’t you hear what they said?” He said, “Didn’t you hear me
answering them back by saying, ‘Alaikum (i.e., the same be upon you)?”
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 6395, Book 80, Hadith 90
Sahih al-Bukhari 6395, Book 80, Hadith 90
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