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of well-wishing towards other human beings, helping people is its practical form. The help of the oppressed is to save him from oppression. Helping the oppressor is to prevent him from his act of oppression. Stopping oppression does not mean starting a confrontation with him. The real help of the oppressor is to pray for his correction. He should be kindly advised; to create conditions so that he may realize his mistake and agree to give up oppression. Helping the oppressor does not mean hating the person, rather it means doing good to him. Hatred increases oppression, and benevolence puts an end to it. 63. Gentle Demeanor The Prophet of Islam sent his companions on an expedition and advised them to be gentle with people, the reason being they were sent as facilitators, not as troublemakers. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 3038) This hadith is related to all those who work in different fields. An officer must work with his subordinates on the same principle. A teacher has to follow this same principle dealing with his students. A manager has to deal with his company along the same lines, and so on. Everyone should keep this advice in mind. A person has been sent by God wherever he finds himself. He should not intend to get people in trouble; he should find a way to make things easier for them. 64. Formula for Mercy The Prophet of Islam said, “Have mercy on the people of the earth. The one in heaven will have mercy on you”. (Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith No. 4941) It is a simple principle that instills in men and women a passion to perform good deeds