hadith
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Imam Ali (AS) said, When forbearance brings about corruption [and defiance in the enemy], forgiveness becomes a weakness.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : إذا كانَ الْحِلْمُ مَفْسَدةً كانَ العَفْوُ مَعْجَزَةً