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Be Gentle and Forbearing
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Gentleness is not found in anything except that it beautifies it, and it is not removed from anything except that it disgraces it."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2592
The Science
A calm, gentle approach tends to defuse tension and earns cooperation, whereas harshness often provokes resistance and resentment.
How to Practice
1
Respond to harshness with a soft answer
2
Give people time rather than rushing them
3
Correct mistakes kindly and privately
4
Choose gentle words even when firm
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