The Spiritual Secret Behind the Prophet’s (SAW) Extraordinary Tolerance
Today, we can clearly see that tolerance is rapidly declining. People become angry more easily, relationships break more quickly, and even small disagreements turn into hostility.
Why is this happening?
The decline of tolerance is not merely a social problem; it is also a spiritual crisis. There are many reasons behind it.
1. Dependence on Comfort and Machines
Human behavior has changed dramatically. People have become increasingly dependent on machines, technology, and convenience. When these comforts are unavailable, they feel weak, frustrated, and uncomfortable.
This mindset has also affected human relationships. People have become so accustomed to controlling machines that they unconsciously expect other people to behave according to their wishes as well. When someone exercises their freedom or acts differently, they feel as though they have lost control. As a result, they become impatient and intolerant.
2. The Pressure of Artificial Social Norms
Modern society often imposes artificial standards and expectations, shaping people according to a so-called "New World Order" of thought and behavior. When someone refuses to conform to these expectations, it can create an identity crisis and produce intolerance toward those who think differently.
3. The Dominance of Desires
Another major factor is the growing dominance of desires. The spirit of sacrifice has become weaker, while selfish ambitions have become stronger.
Instead of striving to fulfill their legitimate needs and defend their rights in a just manner, many people attempt to satisfy forbidden desires by using others for personal gain. To achieve this, they become manipulative, controlling, and increasingly intolerant.
The consequences are severe:
You gain more enemies.
Your stress increases.
Trust and loyalty begin to disappear.
Your belief system and inner peace gradually weaken.
The Secret of the Prophet's (ﷺ) Tolerance
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) remained extraordinarily tolerant because he was free from the need to control people and placed his complete trust in Allah.
He:
Focused on his own responsibilities.
Remained silent when speaking would not bring benefit.
Used his time for good rather than criticizing others.
Fulfilled his duties and often forgave people for personal wrongs.
Did not fuel conflicts among people.
Prayed for the guidance of others because the door of repentance and guidance remains open for everyone.
Established justice without personal hatred or jealousy.
He did not place his hopes in people; he placed them in Allah alone.
This is why he remained patient and tolerant even in the most difficult circumstances. His tolerance was not weakness—it was spiritual strength, self-mastery, and complete trust in Allah's wisdom.
When a person adopts these qualities, they become free from the desperate need to control others. Ironically, many people seek freedom by controlling others, but true freedom comes from freeing oneself from that desire.
Even if a person is a king or ruler, authority is not a privilege of domination but a responsibility before Allah. Power is a trust, and every trust will be accounted for. When people forget this and try to create an order based on their own desires instead of Allah's justice, intolerance inevitably grows.
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