What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding dealing with a colleague at work who refuses reconciliation and demands a public apology after a verbal altercation, and is incited by others, thereby making the work environment difficult?
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Allah commanded forgiveness and forbearance, saying: "So pardon them and overlook; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good," and He said: "So overlook with gracious a
overlooking." In Muslim, it is stated: "Allah does not increase a servant who pardons except in honor." Both parties are advised to adopt the principle of pardon, forbearance, and tolerance. If they do not agree, they should resort to specialized authorities such as customary councils or judicial bodies, and these bodies should call upon them to be patient, forgiving, and compromising. Allah the Almighty said: "And reconciliation is better."
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