Leniency
16 sayings
Verily Allah, Mighty and Exalted, is lenient and loves leniency in all matters.
Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 537; Mizan ul Hikmah page No. 556 link
No sooner is leniency added to something than it adorns it, and no sooner is it taken away from something than it spoils it.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 119, no. 6; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 555 link
When two people become friends or accompany each other, the one with the greater reward and the most beloved in Allah's eyes is the one who is the most gentle towards his companion.
al-Kafi, p. 120, no. 15; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 555 link
When Allah wishes to bestow good on a household, he introduces leniency into it.
Sharhe Nahj al-Balagha by Abi al-Hadid, v. 6, p. 339; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 555 link
The most intelligent person is he who is the most obliging towards people.
Amali al-Saduq, p. 28, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 555 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Moderation is the key to success.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 294; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 556 link
Everything has a lock, and the lock of faith is moderation
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 118, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 556 link
Moderation is worth half of one's livelihood.
al-Kafi, p. 120, no. 11; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 556 link
Verily this religion is firm so penetrate into it gently, and do not arouse aversion for Allah's worship in His servants that they may become like shattered riders who have neither gotten further in their travel nor have any drive left to continue.
al-Kafi, p. 86, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 556 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Cajole your soul tactfully to worship, and be gentle with it and do not force it. Make allowances for both its weariness and its activity, except for the daily obligations that are incumbent upon it, for it must fulfil them and undertake them at their prescribed times.
Nahj al-Balagha, Letter 69; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 556 link
Verily in leniency is to be found abundance and benediction, so whoever is divested of leniency is deprived of good.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 119, no. 7; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 557 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Leniency eases hardships and facilitates difficult situations.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1778; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 557 link
For him who is rendered helpless in making a decision and who is at a loss of what to do, moderation is the key.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 128, no. 11; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 557 link
The last piece of advice that al-Khiar* gave to Prophet Moses (AS) was: 'When a person is lenient towards someone in this world, Allah will be lenient with him on the Day of Resurrection.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 73, p. 386, no. 6; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 557 link
One who is lenient and moderate in his affairs will obtain whatever he wants from people.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 120, no. 16; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 557 link
If you wish to be honoured [by people] be lenient [towards them], and if you wish to be humiliated then be rough
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 269, no. 109; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 558 link
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