01/06/2026
Title: Let Go of Grudges – Don't Let Others' Wrongs Destroy Your Peace.
"Do not allow hatred and resentment toward someone to destroy your peace. Keep your heart pure for your own happiness. Enjoy life. Carrying anger and grudges doesn't hurt the other person; rather, it destroys you. So do not hold grudges – forgive. Keep your heart clean."
— Shaykh Ahmadullah
Islamic References on Forgiveness & Letting Go of Grudges
Reference Text
Qur'an (42:40) "The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto, but whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is with Allah."
Qur'an (24:22) "Let them pardon and overlook. Do you not love that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."
Hadith (Bukhari & Muslim) The Prophet ﷺ said: "The strong is not the one who overcomes people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger."
Hadith (Muslim) The Prophet ﷺ said: "Allah increases a servant in honor when he forgives and overlooks."
Hadith (Tirmidhi) The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever suppresses his rage while he is able to act upon it, Allah will fill his heart with pleasure on the Day of Resurrection."
💡 Takeaway
Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Forgive not for them – but for your own peace and for the pleasure of Allah.