As we progress through the middle portion of this blessed month - the days of forgiveness - may we be reminded that Allah is the initial and primary source of forgiveness, kindness and love. May we, too, be reminded that Allah does not love zulm nor the zalimoon.And what is zulm? And who are the zalimoon?
Zulm is a term that encompasses acts of oppression, wrong-doing, transgression, unfairness, cruelty and injustice.
Zalimoon are those guilty of committing these acts and thereafter having no remorse nor the desire to repent.
For example, corrupt tyrannical governments that carry out unprovoked attacks which result in the slaying of innocent children would be zalimoon committing zulm.
May the true servants of God never fall into committing zulm nor be manipulated into supporting those who do.
And, may the zalimoon be brought to account and receive the consequences of their actions, now and later.
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Hadith
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Abu Dharr (ra) narrated that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said that Allah (Most High & Exalted) said:
"O My servants, I have forbidden injustice for Myself and I have made it forbidden among you, so do not oppress one another".
Sahih Muslim 2577
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