(4) CHAPTER. “Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (i.e., don't punish them).” (V.7:199)
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger said, It was said to the children of Israel, 'Enter the gate in prostration and say Hitatun. (7.161) We shall forgive you, your faults.' But they changed (Allah's Order) and entered, dragging themselves on their buttocks and said, 'Habatun (a grain) in a Sha'ratin (hair).