How can one reconcile Islam's call to retaliate in kind against an offense—"And the recompense of an evil is an evil like thereof" (Ash-Shura: 40) and "So whoever commits aggression against you, then commit aggression against him in the like of what he has committed against you" (Al-Baqarah: 194)—with what is stated in the Gospel: "Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you"? And is there any verse in the Qur'an that calls for loving enemies and offenders?

God has granted the oppressed the right to vindicate themselves to the extent of the injustice inflicted upon them, as stated in Surat Ash-Shura (39-43). Nevertheless, He has encouraged them to pardon and forgive due to the good fruits thereof, among which is the transformation of the oppressor into a warm friend, and the elevation of the oppressed’s status and honor, as corroborated by His (SWT) saying: "And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that which is better" (Fussilat: 34), and the Prophet's (PBUH) saying: "Allah does not increase a servant in anything due to forgiveness except honor." Islam is a religion of noble morals that include forgiveness, honor, and disdain for oppression. It detests humiliation and abasement for Muslims, and links faith with honor. Allah (SWT) said: "And to Allah belongs [all] honor, and to His Messenger, and to the believers" (Al-Munafiqun: 8). Islam has also legislated for the Muslim to repel harm in kind, in order to achieve justice and reject oppression.