 Numerous sayings of Muhammad tell the Muslims to be kind and merciful to the creatures of God.In Sahih Bukhari, it is said "He who is not merciful to others, will not be treated mercifully (by God)" ().Narrated in Sahih Muslim, Muhammad said, "Verily, Allah is mild and is fond of mildness, and He gives to the mild what He does not give to the harsh" ().