Some characteristics of believers

Who avoid the deadly sins, immoral acts, and forgive when they are angered,

Who obey the commands of their Lord and fulfil their devotional obligations, whose affairs are settled by mutual consultation, who spend of what We have given them,

And those who defend themselves when they are wronged.

The retribution of evil is the equal of evil (done); yet those who forgive and rehabilitate will be rewarded by God. Verily He does not like those who do wrong.

If one avenges himself after he has been wronged, there is no way of blaming him.

Blame lies on those who oppress, and terrorise the land unjustly. For them there is painful punishment.

But he who bears with patience and forgives, surely complies with divine resolve.