NO, TO CURSING — Prophet: A Mercy To Mankind

Messenger: 'Invoke curse upon the unbelievers', whereupon he said: ‘I have not been sent as the invoker of curses, but I have been sent as a mercy to mankind'. In another Hadith, Imam Bukhari says that on the day of the Battle of Uhud, the Prophet was injured and he said, ‘How will those people ever succeed if they harm their own Prophet even though he is inviting them towards their Lord.’ At this point, the above verses were revealed again and the Prophet retracted his earlier statement. According to the above verses of the Quran, and the interpretation of the related Hadith, it follows that even when faced by enemies on the battlefield, one is allowed to defend oneself but not allowed to curse or pray for their damnation. The matter of punishment to any wrongdoer belongs to God alone and is no concern of anyone else. To seek the damnation of others is entering into the domain of God. If others harm or oppress then the only option that one has is to continue giving the message of God to them. A believer has been commanded to have patience in every situation. It is forbidden for him to hate anyone. This is the desired character of a believer. A believer has been commanded to have patience in every situation. It is forbidden for him to hate anyone. Even if the others commit any oppression or wrong, the command is to tolerate and be patient to the extent of wellwishing and praying for the good of the opponents. These actions of a true believer will make him stronger and win over the hearts of his opponents and enemies. There are two aspects with regard to the Hadiths related above: Praying for the damnation of others and Renouncing the practice of cursing. Taking this example from the Prophet's life, Muslims all over the world curse their assumed enemies and oppressors although the Hadith teaches an opposite lesson. They have ignored this renunciation and instead taken to practicing the aspect mentioned in the first part of this matter by praying for the damnation of others. In doing so they are taking a grave risk, as the Quran says: Do you believe in one part of the Book and deny another