Published in · 10 min read · Jun 26, 2023
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Revenge is committing a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived.
Forgiveness is more powerful than Revenge. Vengeance only begets Vengeance. it is a destructive cycle. But when you forgive, you inspire change in both yourself and the other — Forgiveness is the sweetest Revenge. Forgive all who have offended you, not for them, but for Allah & for yourself. The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Which Is Better Revenge Or Forgiveness?
For people who wrote a letter expressing Forgiveness, the researchers Found that their levels of self-humanity were higher than people who wrote a revenge letter. Additionally, those who Forgave reported lower inclination toward self-harm. In other words, Forgiving has benefits for those of us who have been hurt.
The desire to get revenge is a natural instinct and a normal response when someone wrongs you. No one wants to Feel like they let a culprit “get away with it”.
Our natural sense of self-protection compels us to act in order to avoid eeling vulnerable as if there is nothing we can do to right the wrong. However, Forgiving someone doesn’t make you a pushover, and it’s not about letting the other person “off the hook” —…