The Businessman scoffed and cursed a scholar. The following day the scholar went to the courts to sue. The Businessman's Friends asked the scholar to forgive, but the scholar refused.
Businessman's Peacemakers: You have already renounced your claim against him three times.Scholar: When did I renounce my claim and before whom?Businessman's Peacemakers: Before God, in the morning, midday, and evening prayers, which you prayed since yesterday's unfortunate incident. At The End you said, "To those who curse me, my soul will be silent". After such a declaration how can you speak in court against someone who cursed you?Scholar: You have spoken well, but allow me to explain the true meaning of this prayer. There are two ways to lodge a complaint: Either the soul can speak in the Heavenly Court when it ascends each night, or the body can speak in the earthly court. The prayer says "To those who curse me, my soul will be silent". I am still entitled to lodge a complaint in the earthly court. "You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your fellow man. And do not bear sin on his account" [Leviticus 19:17]. Brethren, I did not dispense judicial rebuke. I pursued justice:
