In this short snippet taken from our series 'Striking Examples in the Quran', Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan reflects on a powerful moment from the life of the Prophet ﷺ after the Battle of Uhud. Despite a near-death experience and a devastating loss, Allah reminds the Prophet ﷺ in (3:159) that his gentleness was not only commendable—it was a mercy from Allah. فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ ۖ It is by Allah’s mercy that you were lenient with them… (3:159) This ayah teaches us something time