Saying Sorry

This particular article that was published in the NST on 16 October 2007 caught my attention. And I would like to share this article to all my readers.




"This card which I received echoes the sentiment of Aidilfitri, at least from my perspective. Selamat Hari Raya, Ma'af Zahir Dan Batin," he said.

The greeting card appears simple. But the content is riveting, the crux of which is on the Raya theme of forgiveness. Therefore, it starts with a to-the-point heading of "We're sorry" prominently on top, with this in small print just below it: "...for sending you the dullest Raya card ever".
Then the humdinger which I am reproducing below: "Every Hari Raya, our Muslim friends will use a greeting so simple in its execution, many forget its significance. The greeting maaf zahir batin which translates loosely to "I seek forgiveness (from you) physically and spiritually" for Hari Raya means a time to reconcile and renew relationships with others.

"Forgiveness is something we should all practise. Not just for Hari Raya but every day. We should celebrate it and embrace it as an essential part of our lives.

"There is nothing so bad that cannot be forgiven. Hurt will never heal until you forgive.

"If you are at war with others, you cannot be at peace with yourself. You can let go and forgive. It takes no physical strength to let go, only courage.

"Forgiveness is the single most important process that can bring peace to our souls and harmony to our lives. Forgiveness is not something we have to strain ourselves to do. Forgiveness helps you move forward. No one benefits from forgiveness more than the one who forgives.

"Give yourselves the gift of forgiveness today. Maaf zahir batin to all."

(Source : http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Tuesday/Columns/2060796/Article/index_html)

Learn to live and forget. Easier said than done. To err is human, to forgive is divine.