Let’s be real, sibling relationships are messy. One minute you’re laughing over memes, and the next, you’re ready to send them to Mars on a one-way ticket. But here’s the deal: that love-hate drama? It’s normal. And if you’re looking to fix a broken relationship with your sibling, guess what? The Holy Quran has got your back!
Ready to dive into some divine wisdom with a dash of sarcasm and a whole lotta heart? Let’s go!
1. Admit When You’re Wrong (Yes, Even If It Hurts Your Ego)
You know that time you “borrowed” their stuff and pretended you had no idea where it went? Yeah, that. Apologizing isn’t fun, but it’s a game-changer. Allah (SWT) says in Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:222: “Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves.”
The lesson? Owning up to your mistakes isn’t weakness, it’s strength. Admit you messed up, apologize sincerely, and watch the ice melt faster than your patience during Ramadan.
2. Forgive Like You Mean It (Even When You Want to Scream)
Forgiveness isn’t just for the saintly. It’s for anyone who wants to breathe a little easier. Allah (SWT) says in Surah Ash-Shura, 42:40: “But if you pardon, overlook, and forgive – then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”
Holding a grudge is like holding a cactus, it only hurts you. Let it go, Elsa-style, and make room for love and laughter instead of bitterness.
3. Communication: The Non-Negotiable (Because Mind-Reading Doesn’t Work)
You can’t fix a broken relationship with silence. Open your mouth, say how you feel, and actually listen to what your sibling has to say. The Quran highlights the power of good words in Surah Ibrahim, 14:24: “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree… Its roots are firm and its branches high.”
Speak kind words, and you’ll be surprised how quickly things can heal. Just try not to roll your eyes mid-conversation, it’s not a good look.
4. Be Kind Even When It’s Hard (Like, Really Hard)
Being nice when your sibling is driving you up the wall? Not easy. But patience is a virtue, remember? Surah Al-Fussilat, 41:34 teaches us: “Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend.”
The secret? Respond with kindness, even when you’re tempted to throw their phone out the window. You might just turn a lifelong rivalry into a legendary friendship.
5. Make Dua For Them (And For Your Own Patience)
Sometimes, you’ve done all you can, and things are still tense. That’s when you let go and leave it to Allah. Make sincere dua for your sibling’s well-being and for your own patience. As Allah (SWT) says in Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:186: “And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.”
Pray for healing, and have faith that Allah’s got your back. Because He always does.
Ready To Make Things Right?
Fixing a broken relationship with your sibling isn’t an overnight job. It takes patience, understanding, and a whole lot of praying. But it’s worth it. Because deep down, under all the petty arguments and borrowed hoodies, you know they’re your ride-or-die.
So, what are you waiting for? Go make things right. You’ve got this, and Allah’s got you.