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example of this is the Almighty's truth is simply an extension of the Eternal
standing against the cruelest and most Truth. Imam Hussein remains steadfast
unjust individuals, like Pharaoh. The in preserving the example set by the
Almighty imparts a universal rule that father of all prophets, Abraham, His son
applies to every listener of a kind word, Ishmael, His grandfather prophet
revealing the essence of the message Muhammad, His father, Imam 'Alī ibn
without imposing upon the listener to Abī Ṭālib, and His brother Imam Hasan
embrace and follow the truth. Pharaoh al-Mujtaba. This encompasses the way
serves as a prime example, as he initially they dealt with divine tests and their
had an inkling of the truth in his heart but enemies. In the Holy Quran, Abraham
led himself down a path toward ultimate and Ishmael are described as
ruin, both physically and morally. This embodiments of resilience and patience,
same scenario played out with the as they reached the pinnacle of these
enemies of God and His Imam within qualities while facing the severe trial of
Ibn Saʿd's camp, as their souls were Ishmael's sacrifice, a test not faced by
convinced of the truth yet denied it, as any other prophets, “Indeed Abraham
Allah says, “They impugned them — was most plaintive and forbearing”
though they were convinced in their (The Quran, 11: 114). Also, “So We
hearts— wrongfully and defiantly. So, gave him the good news of a forbearing
observe how was the fate of the agents of son” (The Quran, 37: 101).
corruption!” (The Quran, 26: 14). Ishmael demonstrates remarkable
2. Prudence and Forbearance patience and endurance in His servitude
Forbearing, often referred to as the to God and the hardships of the divine
calmness of the inner self, possesses the tests, and compassion was an attribute of
ability to remain unaffected by anger and Ishmael that he inherited from His
disturbances. It serves as the true opposite father, Abraham (Jīlānī, 2009, Vol.5, p.
of anger, prohibiting its emergence and 31). The Prophet Muhammad perfected
subsequent agitation. In terms of the concept of prudence, as he embodied
psychological qualities, prudence, and and exemplified this virtue and its truth
forbearing hold the utmost importance unprecedentedly. The Messenger of
after knowledge, as knowledge alone God stated that He was not sent to curse
lacks significance without it. but rather as a mercy (Mohammadi
Consequently, whenever knowledge is Reyshahri, 2010, Vol. 4, p. 278).
praised or inquired about, it is commonly Imam Hussein adopted a divine
compared to the significance of forbearing approach, emulating the ethical
(Narāqī, 1990, p. 332). standards of His Almighty Creator and
The temperance that emanated from following the path of His revered
Sayyid al-Shuhadāʾ (Master of Martyrs) grandfather. He displayed utmost
