Showing compassion for one’s neighbor and Christian brothers is a basic requirement of those who strive to imitate Jesus. One meaning of compassion is “to suffer together. ”
(‏ يو ١٣ :‏ ٣٤ ،‏ ٣٥ ؛‏ ١ بط ٣ :‏ ٨‏ )‏ وَٱلْحَنَانُ يَحْمِلُ مَعْنَى « ٱلشُّعُورِ بِأَلَمِ ٱلْآخَرِينَ » ،‏ وَيَدْفَعُ ٱلشَّخْصَ إِلَى ٱلتَّخْفِيفِ عَنْهُمْ .‏