Say sorry when you mess up
Prophet Musa once said, "Don't punish me for forgetting, and don't make things harder for me." (Al-Kahfi: 73)
Everyone makes mistakes. When you forget or mess up, say sorry.
Apologizing can soften the heart of someone who feels ignored or hurt. It shows humility, not weakness. And it helps repair trust.
(from Syajaratul Ma‘arif, Syaikh al-‘Izz bin Abdus Salam)