the Chishtī spiritual order were, that he displayed the utmost compassion to someone who intended to kill him. We should reflect on ourselves: how do we treat those who wrong us? Unfortunately, the practice of forgiving others' mistakes is disappearing today. Some thoughtless people note every minor fault of others and never miss the chance to publicise their mistakes, mocking and shaming them for errors made many years ago. At such times, Satan encourages them: “This is the perfect opportunity to disgrace and expose so-and-so, share his mistake quickly so people lose respect for him.”

O devotees of Allah’s Messenger! We must remember that the one who makes mistakes is not an angel, but a human being. We commit countless mistakes and sins every day. Would we like our flaws or sins to be made public? If we do not like this for ourselves, then we must not like it for other Muslims either.

We must protect the honour of every believer. Exposing someone’s weakness or mistake without a valid reason sanctioned by Islamic law is not a virtuous act. In fact, it can endanger one’s Hereafter.

The Messenger of Allahصَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  declared, “Whoever shames his brother because of a sin that he has repented from shall commit that sin himself before he dies.”^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! This blessed Hadith is a powerful warning for those who humiliate others for their sins and mistakes. Remember, it is not right to publicise someone’s sins and errors, and if someone falls into sin, cutting ties with them or severing communication is also not appropriate. In such situations, the best course of action is to pardon them.

Our beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said:

Whoever wishes that a palace be built for him in Paradise and his ranks be elevated, should forgive those who wrong him, give to those who deprive him, and maintain ties with those who sever them.^[2]

May Allah Almighty grant us the ability to protect the honour of others, and to