Book of Amicable Settlement

What Has Been Reported Concerning Amicable Settlement

Allah, Almighty and Majestic, says:

“There is no good in much of their private conversation, except in that of those who enjoin charity, kindness, or reconciliation between people.” [al-Nisā’: 114]

This applies generally to matters of bloodshed, property and honour, and to everything over which Muslims bring claims or disagree. Allah Most High also says:

“If two groups of believers fight, make peace between them.” [al-Hujurāt: 9]

And He says:

“If a woman fears ill-treatment or aversion from her husband, there is no blame upon them if they reach an amicable settlement between themselves; and settlement is best.” [al-Nisā’: 128]

And He says:

“If you fear a breach between the two, appoint an arbitrator from his family and an arbitrator from hers. If they both desire reconciliation, Allah will bring about harmony between them. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.” [al-Nisā’: 35]

The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said concerning al-Hasan: “This son of mine is a leader, and perhaps Allah will reconcile through him two great groups of Muslims.” It happened just as he, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, had said. He, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, also went to Banū ‘Amr ibn ‘Awf