Islamic Character

Restraining one’s hand and one’s tongue from attacking one’s brethren Muhammad ibn Maslamah says that the Prophet gave him a sword and said, “Use this sword in the path of God, O Muhammad ibn Maslamah. But when you behold two groups of Muslims fighting among themselves, strike your sword upon a rock until it breaks; then stay your hand and hold your tongue until you die, or are done to death.” (IBN SA‘D, TABAQAT)