Written Fatwa

Do spouses gain rewards if they forgive each other?

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08.10.2021

My husband made me lose my patience as a woman. Finally, he realized that he had made a mistake. He realized that his sister was provoking him and hurting our family. He admitted these, but I have difficulty in forgiving him. Do you think I will gain reward if I forgive?

Basically, know this: Forgiveness is winning. The person who is patient even though s/he is right will be rewarded with Jannah. You should also consider the following: After all, you lived a life. You have made some mistakes in that life too. At least you failed to manage and direct. At this point, being a forgiving person and able to erase the past means achieving peace of mind. Don't miss it. If your husband makes the same mistakes again, you will not have a loss, he will be the loser.

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