Episode 361: The Cost of Holding On [42:40]

Yesterday we reflected on verse 42:40 and discussed "aslaha" — making amends with others, which is an important part of setting things right with Allah. Today we turn to the word that comes before it in the verse: "The recompense of evil is an evil like it, but whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is with Allah." (42:40) Before reconciliation comes forgiveness 'afw. The Qur'an…