Madinah for adults, and other religious activities. In that case, gentleness must be part of our character. O Allah Almighty! Grant us gentleness for the sake of Your beloved Prophet’s صَلَّی اللہ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلہٖ وَسَلَّم smile.

اٰمِیْن بِجَاہِ النَّبِیِّ الْاَمِیْن صَلَّی اللہ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلہٖ وَسَلَّم

O devotees of the noble Prophet! Keep this in mind: those who are harsh in nature tend to be avoided by others and people hesitate to speak to them. Such harsh individuals are not looked upon with respect in society. Behind their backs, people say things like: “Stay away from him, he’s very hot-tempered,” “He humiliates others in public for small things,” “He always has an angry face,” or “His family members are upset with him due to his strictness and striking fear.” Reflect! Are such impressions being formed about us too? Are we driving people away through unnecessary harshness? Are our children being deprived of our love and kindness? If so, we must immediately strive to bring gentleness into our character. For when the heart softens, dignity increases.

Mufti Aḥmad Yār Khan NaꜤīmī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه states:

Allah Almighty places gentleness in the hearts of those upon whom He shows mercy. They then deal with others with gentleness, and their honour increases even more. But those towards whom Allah Almighty shows anger, He deprives them of gentleness. Their hearts become hardened, and they deal with people harshly.^[1]

Remember! Gentleness is an excellent quality; it inspires compassion, prevents oppression, protects against arrogance, and fosters humility. A desolate, broken life can be transformed for the better through gentleness. But to develop gentleness, the heart itself must become soft, because the heart is the ruler of the body. Once the heart softens,