When Someone Hurts You Islamic Quotes and Guidance
When someone hurts us, especially someone we trust, the pain can feel overwhelming. It’s not just the act itself but the betrayal that breaks the heart. In such moments, we may wonder, “Why did this happen to me?” or “How can I ever forgive them?” These are natural questions, but as Muslims, we are blessed with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ) to navigate these trials.
Perhaps you’ve experienced something like this:
- “I didn’t mean it. Can’t we move on?”
- “How can I, after what you did?”
It’s in these moments of hurt that shaytaan whispers anger and revenge into our hearts, making forgiveness seem impossible. But Islam teaches us that true strength lies in patience and forgiveness. Allah loves those who pardon others and promises unimaginable rewards for those who control their anger for His sake.
I, too, have faced moments of pain where forgiveness felt out of reach. But turning to the Quran and Sunnah reminded me that every hardship is a test, and every test is an opportunity to grow closer to Allah. The peace that comes from trusting His plan is unmatched.
This blog is not just about enduring pain; it’s about finding comfort and healing through the beautiful teachings of Islam. Let these powerful quotes inspire you to forgive, heal, and remember that Allah’s mercy always surrounds those who turn to Him
20 Islamic Quotes About Dealing with Hurt
“And let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”
— Quran 24:22
“The strong person is not the one who can overpower others, but the one who controls himself when angry.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, 6114
“Repel evil with that which is better. Then the one you are in enmity with will become like a close friend.”
— Quran 41:34
“Do not be people without minds of your own, saying that if others treat you well, you will treat them well, and if they wrong you, you will wrong them. Instead, accustom yourselves to do good if people do good and not to do wrong if they do evil.”
— Tirmidhi, 2007
“The reward of goodness is nothing but goodness.”
— Quran 55:60
“Be merciful to others, and you will receive mercy. Forgive others, and Allah will forgive you.”
— Musnad Ahmad, 7001
“Whoever controls his anger when he has the means to act upon it, Allah will fill his heart with peace and faith.”
— Musnad Ahmad, 23127
“Allah loves those who restrain anger and pardon others.”
— Quran 3:134
Also Read some Beautiful Islamic Quotes:
“Do not harbor grudge, hatred, or jealousy, and be as brothers and sisters in Islam.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, 6065
“When you forgive, it shows you have taqwa (God-consciousness).”
— Quran 2:237
“Do not let your hatred for a people lead you to injustice.”
— Quran 5:8
“Forgive and overlook, for Allah loves those who forgive.”
— Quran 64:14
“He who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy by Allah.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, 7376
“The best deed in Islam is to greet those whom you know and those whom you do not know.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, 12
“Be patient, for what Allah has decreed for you is always best.”
— Quran 16:127
“Do not repay evil with evil. Instead, respond with peace and forgiveness.”
— Quran 28:54
“Whoever does not forgive others, Allah will not forgive him.”
— Sunan Ibn Majah, 4251
“Verily, patience is at the first strike of calamity.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, 1302
“Kind words and forgiveness are better than charity followed by hurt.”
— Quran 2:263
“He who forgives, Allah will raise him in honor.”
— Sahih Muslim, 2588
“And be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, this is of the matters requiring determination.”
— Quran 31:17
“Whoever suppresses his rage, while he is able to exact it, Allah will call him before all of creation on the Day of Judgment and let him choose from the rewards of Paradise what he desires.”
— Tirmidhi, 2021
“Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant.”
— Quran 7:199
“The believer is not a fault-finder nor a curser nor obscene nor indecent.”
— Tirmidhi, 1977
“No one forgives except that Allah increases him in honor.”
— Muslim, 2588
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, the evil of my seeing, the evil of my tongue, the evil of my heart, and the evil of my desires.”
— Abu Dawood, 1551
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear.”
— Quran 2:286
“If you pardon and overlook and forgive – then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”
— Quran 64:14
“A kind word with forgiveness is better than charity followed by injury.”
— Quran 2:263
“A Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hands others are safe.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, 10
Conclusion: Spreading the Message of Forgiveness
In Islam, sharing beneficial knowledge is a powerful act of charity. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, “Convey from me, even if it is one verse” (Sahih al-Bukhari). By sharing this blog, you are not only helping others heal from their pain but also spreading the beautiful teachings of patience and forgiveness in Islam.
Imagine someone struggling with hurt finding solace and peace through these Islamic quotes because of you. Every time they forgive, show patience, or turn to Allah, you earn a share in their reward, InshaAllah. This is the beauty of sharing Islamic knowledge—it benefits both the giver and the receiver.
So, share this message on your social media or with friends and family. Let us remind the world of the mercy, compassion, and wisdom that Islam teaches us, bringing hearts closer to Allah and strengthening our bonds as an Ummah.
