It is reported that Makhûl – Allâh have mercy on him – said,

“The people with the softest hearts are those who sin the least.”

• Abû Nu’aym, Hilyah Al-Awliyâ` Vol. 2 p344.

It is reported that ‘Awn b. ‘Abdillâh, the ascetic and jurist, said,

“Sit with the repentant, for they have the softest hearts.”

• Abû Nu’aym, Hilyah Al-Awliyâ` Vol. 2 p192.