Requital and Reward

Imam Ali (AS) said, Never make haste in reacting harshly and never be quick to punish when there is an alternative, for this causes depletion of the faith and brings closer the transformations [of blessing into calamity].

Imam Ali (AS) said, The punishment of noble ones is better than the forgiveness of the vile ones.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The punishment of the intelligent is [in the form of] insinuation.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The punishment of the ignorant is [in the form of open] declaration.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Whoever punishes the one who is apologetic has committed a grave injustice.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One who punishes [a person] for [having committed] an offence has no merit.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Not every sinner deserves to be punished.

Imam Ali (AS) said, How repulsive is punishment [that is meted out] despite apology.