and His words:
“Yet whoever remains patient and forgives—indeed, that is one of the matters that require firm resolve” (Qur’an 42:43).

Anas narrated:
“Whenever a case involving legal retaliation was brought before the Prophet—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—he would only instruct that pardon be granted.”

Thus he used to recommend forgiveness but did not make it binding on the people. For this reason, when Barirah was emancipated and acquired the right to annul her marriage, her husband pleaded with her not to leave him. The Prophet interceded with her on his behalf, asking her not to separate from him. She asked, “Are you commanding me?” He replied, “No, I am only an intercessor.” Therefore, he did not oblige her to accept his intercession, peace and blessings be upon him.

The twelfth response:
Their statement, “And since perfection—which is virtue…"