إن الحمد لله نحمده، ونستعينه، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، وأن محمدا عبده ورسوله . أما بعد:
Good Treatment of a Muslim
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَإِذْ أَخَذْنَا مِيثَاقَ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ لَا تَعْبُدُونَ إِلَّا اللَّهَ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا وَذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَالْيَتَامَىٰ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَقُولُوا لِلنَّاسِ حُسْنًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty said:
“And when We took a firm covenant from the Children of Israel, [saying], ‘Do not worship except Allah; and to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, and the needy. And speak to people good [words].'”
Hadith 1
«عن أنس بن مالك رضى الله عنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أحسن الناس خلقا»
“Hazrat Anas bin Malik (RA) narrates, the character of the Messenger of Allah (SAW) was the best among all people.”
Hadith 2
«وعن أنس بن مالك رضى الله عنه قال: خدمت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عشر سنين ، والله! ما قال لي: أنا قط، ولا قال لي لشيء لم فعلت كذا؟ وهلا فعلت كذا؟»
“And from Hazrat Anas bin Malik (RA) that I served the Messenger of Allah (SAW) for about ten years. By Allah! He never said ‘uff’ (a word of displeasure) to me, nor did He ever say to me regarding anything, ‘Why did you do such and such?’ or ‘Why did you not do such and such?'”
Love for Muslim Children
Hadith 3
«وعن عائشة قالت: قدم ناس من الأعراب على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، فقالوا: أتقتلون صبيانكم؟ فقالوا: نعم ، فقالوا: لكنا ، والله! ما نقبل ، فقال رسول الله : أواملك إن كان الله نزع منكم الرحمة»
“And Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates, some Bedouin people came to the presence of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and asked, ‘Do you kiss your children?’ The Companions said, ‘Yes.’ They said, ‘By Allah, we do not kiss.’ Then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘What can I do if Allah has removed mercy from your hearts?'”
Spending on a Muslim
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُم بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ سِرًّا وَعَلَانِيَةً فَلَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Those who spend their wealth by night and by day, secretly and openly, they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be upon them, nor will they grieve.”
Hadith 4
«وعن ابن عباس قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أجود الناس بالخير ، وكان اجود ما يكون فى شهر رمضان، إن جبريل حتى عليه السلام كان يلقاه فى كل سنة، فى رمضان ينسلخ ، فيعرض عليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم القرآن، فإذا لقيه جبريل كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أجود بالخير من الريح المرسلة»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was the most generous of all people in goodness, and during the month of Ramadan, his generosity would increase greatly. Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) would come to meet him every year during Ramadan until it ended. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would recite the Quran in front of him. And when Angel Jibreel (peace be upon him) came to meet him, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would become more generous than the winds that bring rain.”
Do Not Let a Muslim Return Empty-Handed
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَأَمَّا السَّائِلَ فَلَا تَنْهَرْ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And do not repel the one who asks.”
Hadith 5
«وعن جابر بن عبد الله قال: ما سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم شيئا قط، فقال : لا»
“And Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never said no to anyone who asked for something.”
Respectfully Kissing a Muslim
Hadith 6
«وعن أبى هريرة ، أن الاقرع بن حابس أبصر النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم يقبل الحسن، فقال: إن لى عشرة من الولد ما قبلت واحدا منهم ، فقال رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : إنه من لا يرحم لا يرحم»
And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that Iqra’ ibn Habis (may Allah be pleased with him) saw the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) kissing Hazrat Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him). He said: I have ten children and I have never kissed any of them. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “He who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.”
Not to be shameless in front of a Muslim
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُحِبُّونَ أَن تَشِيعَ الْفَاحِشَةُ فِي الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ ۚ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Indeed, those who like that immorality should be spread among those who have believed will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. And Allah knows, while you do not know.”
Hadith 7
«وعن مسروق قال: دخلنا على عبد الله بن عمرو حين قدم معاوية إلى الكوفة ، فذكر رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: لم يكن فاحشا ولا متفحشا، وقال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إن من خياركم أحاسنكم أخلاقا»
“And Mursal narrated the hadith, he said: When Hazrat Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) came to Kufa, we (those who came with him) went to meet Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), he mentioned the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) neither uttered any bad word from his tongue nor spoke harshly with affectation. He also said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The best among you are those who have the best manners.”
Meeting a Muslim with a smiling face
Hadith 8
«وعن سماك بن حرب قال: قلت لجابر بن سمرة: أكنت تجالس رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ؟ قال: نعم، كثيرا ، كان لا يقوم من مصلاه الذى يصلي فيه الصبح حتى تطلع الشمس ، فإذا طلعت قام ، وكانوا يتحدثون فيأخذون فى أمر الجاهلية فيضحكون ويتبسم صلى الله عليه وسلم»
“And it is narrated from Samak bin Harb, who said: I asked Hazrat Jabir bin Samrah (may Allah be pleased with him): Did you attend the gatherings of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)? He said: Yes, very often. Wherever you used to perform the morning prayer, you would not leave that place before the sun rose. When the sun rose, you would get up from there. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) would discuss some matter from the pre-Islamic period and converse about it, sometimes joking, but you (peace be upon him) would only smile.”
Respect for Muslim Women
Hadith 9
«وعن أنس رضى الله عنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فى بعض أسفاره، وغلام أسود يقال له: أنجشة ، يحدو، فقال له رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : يا انجشة؟ رويدك ، سوقا بالقوارير»
“And Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was on a journey and his Abyssinian (black) servant named Anjasha was leading the camel. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: O Anjasha! For the ladies, lead the mount slowly.”
Showing Humility to a Muslim
Hadith 10
«وعن أنس بن مالك قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا صلى الغداة جاء خدم المدينة بآنيتهم فيها الماء، فما يؤتى بإناء إلا غمس يده فيه، فربما جاؤه فى الغداة الباردة فيغمس يده فيها»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) finished the morning prayer, the servants (slaves) of Medina would bring vessels containing water. Whatever vessel was brought before him, he (peace be upon him) would dip his blessed hand in it. Sometimes, in very cold mornings, vessels were brought, yet he would still dip his hand in them.”
Not Taking Personal Revenge from a Muslim
Hadith 11
«وعن عائشة زوج النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم أنها قالت: ما خير رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بين أمرين إلا أخذ أيسرهما ما لم يكن إثما ، فإن كان إثما كان أبعد الناس منه ، وما انتقم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لنفسه إلا أن تنتهك حرمة الله عز وجل»
“And it is narrated from the wife of the Prophet, Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), that she said: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) had to choose between two matters, he would choose the easier of the two, provided it was not sinful. If it was a sinful matter, he would avoid it more than anyone else. The Prophet (peace be upon him) never took revenge for himself except in the case where the limit of Allah was transgressed.”
Being Pleasant with a Muslim
Hadith 12
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قالوا: يا رسول الله إنك تداعبنا ، قال: إني لا أقول إلا حقا»
“And Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) says that people said to the Prophet (peace be upon him) with amazement and surprise: O Messenger of Allah! You speak to us with laughter and pleasantness. The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied: Yes, but I do not say anything false or contrary to the truth.”
Good Treatment of a Muslim Wife
Hadith 13
«وعن ابن عباس عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : خيركم خيركم لاهله وأنا خيركم لاهلى»
“And Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The best of you are those who are best to their wives, and I am the best among you to my wives.”
Condolences on the Death of a Muslim
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَالَّذِينَ جَاءُوا مِن بَعْدِهِمْ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَا تَجْعَلْ فِي قُلُوبِنَا غِلًّا لِّلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And (for) those who come after them, they say, ‘Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any] resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful.'”
Hadith 14
«وعن معاد أنه مات له ابن فكتب إليه النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم التعزية، بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، من محمد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى معاذ بن جبل سلام عليك ، فإني أحمد إليك الله الذى لا إله إلا هوا، أما بعد فأعظم الله لك الأجر ، والهمك الصبر، ورزقنا وإياك الشكر ، فإن أنفسنا وأموالنا وأهلنا من مواهب الله الهيئة وعواريه المستودعة متعك الله به فى غبطة وسرور وقبضه منك بأجر كبير ، الصلوة والرحمة والهدى إن احتسبته ، فاصبر ولا يحبط جزعك أجرك فتندم ، واعلم أن الجزع لا يرد ميتا ولا يدفع حزنا وما هو نازل فكان قد، والسلام »
“When Hazrat Mu’adh (may Allah be pleased with him) had a son who passed away, the Prophet (peace be upon him) wrote him this condolence letter (probably when he was in Yemen). The content of the letter is: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم! This letter is from the Messenger of Allah Muhammad (peace be upon him) to Mu’adh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him). I praise and thank Allah for your safety, besides whom there is no deity. You also praise and thank Allah. As for what follows! May Allah grant you great reward and grant you patience, and grant us and you the ability to be thankful. Our own lives, wealth, and children are all pleasant blessings from Allah, and they are trusts placed with us by Allah. As long as they remain with you, may you find joy and happiness, and after they depart, may Allah reward you with a great reward. May God’s mercy, favor, and guidance be upon you if you are patient with the intention of the reward of the Hereafter. So be patient and beware that your restlessness and impatience do not deprive you of the reward, otherwise you will regret it. And be certain that no one who dies returns, nor does grief go away, and what has happened was bound to happen.”
Giving Importance to Small Children in the Gathering
Hadith 15
«وعن قرة ابن إياس رضى الله عنه قال: كان نبي الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا جلس إليه نفر من أصحابه ، فيهم رجل له ابن صغير يأتيه من خلف ظهره فيقعده بين يديه فهلك فامتنع الرجل أن يحضر الحلقة لذكر ابنه ، ففقده النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال، مالي لا أرى فلانا؟ قالوا يارسول الله ، بنيه الذى رأيته هلك ، فلقيه النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فسأله عن بنيه فأخبره أنه هلك فعزاه عليه، ثم قال: يا فلان أيما كان أحب إليك؟ أن تتمتع به عمرك ، أولا تأتي إلى باب من أبواب الجنة إلا وجدته قد سبقك إليه يفتحه لك . قال يا نبي الله ، بل يسبقني إلى باب الجنة فيفتحها ، لهو أحب إلى قال: فذاك لك»
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Qarah bin Ayas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: When the Prophet of Allah, peace be upon him, would sit, some of his companions (may Allah be pleased with them) would sit near him. Among those sitting was a man who had a small child. Whenever this child came to the Prophet, peace be upon him, from anyone, he would seat him in front of himself. Then it happened that the child passed away. The child’s father, in his grief, did not come to the Prophet’s gathering for some days. The Prophet, peace be upon him, asked why so-and-so was not coming? What was the matter? People informed him that his small child, whom the Prophet had seen, had died (perhaps that was why he was not coming). The Prophet, peace be upon him, met him and inquired about the child. When he was told that the child had passed away, the Prophet consoled him and then said: Tell me, what do you prefer? Do you prefer that the child remains alive, or do you prefer that the child goes first and opens the gate of Paradise for you, and when you arrive, he welcomes you? The man said: O Prophet of Allah, I prefer that he goes before me to Paradise and opens the gate of Paradise for me; this pleases me more. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: This child died in your lifetime so that he may open the gate of Paradise for you.”
Consideration for Muslim Travelers
Hadith 16
«وعن جابر قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يتخلف فى المسير ، فيرجى الضعيف ، ويردف ويدعولهم»
Al-Albani has graded it as authentic.
“And Hazrat Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to stay behind the caravan during travel, call the weak ones, seat them behind on his mount, and pray for them.”
Hadith 17
«وعن عبد الله بن مسعود قال: كنا يوم بدر كل ثلاثة على بعير، فكان أبو لبابة وعلي بن أبى طالب زميلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: فكانت إذا جاءت عقبة رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، قال: نمشي عنك ، قال: ما أنتما بأقوى مني ، وما أنا أغنى عن الاجر منكما»
Ahmad Shakir has graded it as authentic.
“And Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) says that during the Battle of Badr, there were three men on one camel (due to shortage of mounts), and Abu Lubabah and Ali bin Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with them) were with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). When it was the Prophet’s turn to walk, both said, ‘You ride and we will walk.’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘You two are not stronger than me, and I seek the reward of walking more than you both.'”
Helping the Oppressed Muslim
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَاللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الظَّالِمِينَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And Allah does not like the wrongdoers.”
Hadith 18
«وعن أنس رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: انصر أخاك ظالما أو مظلوما . قالوا: يا رسول الله! هذا ننصره مظلوما ، فكيف ننصره ظالما قال: تأخذ فوق يديه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Anas (RA) that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or oppressed. The companions asked, O Messenger of Allah! We can help the oppressed, but how can we help the oppressor? He (PBUH) said: Hold his hand from committing oppression. (That is his help).”
Treating Muslims with Gentleness
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَاقْصِدْ فِي مَشْيِكَ وَاغْضُضْ مِن صَوْتِكَ ۚ إِنَّ أَنكَرَ الْأَصْوَاتِ لَصَوْتُ الْحَمِيرِ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Be moderate in your pace and lower your voice; indeed, the harshest of sounds is the braying of donkeys.”
Hadith 19
«وعن عائشة زوج النبى عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن الرفق لا يكون فى شيء إلا زانه ولا ينزع من شيء إلا شانه»
“And Sayyida Aisha Siddiqah (RA) says that the Prophet (PBUH) said: Gentleness beautifies whatever it is present in, and whatever is deprived of it is made ugly.”
Respecting Older Muslims
Hadith 20
«وعن عبادة بن الصامت أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ليس من أمتي من لم يجل كبيرنا ، ويرحم صغيرنا»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ubada bin Samit (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The person is not from my Ummah who does not honor our elders and show mercy to our young ones.”
Loving the People of Islam
Hadith 21
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : لا تدخلون الجنة حتى تؤمنوا، ولا تؤمنوا حتى تحابوا، أولا أدلكم على شيء إذا فعلتموه تحاببتم؟ أفشوا السلام بينكم»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: You will not enter Paradise until you become true believers, and you will not become true believers until you love one another. Shall I not tell you of something which, if you do, will cause love and unity among you? Spread the greeting of peace (Salam) abundantly among yourselves.”
Greeting the People of Islam with Salam
قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَإِذَا حُيِّيتُم بِتَحِيَّةٍ فَحَيُّوا بِأَحْسَنَ مِنْهَا أَوْ رُدُّوهَا ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ حَسِيبًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet with one better than it or return it; indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant.”
Hadith 22
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إذا لقي أحدكم أخاه فليسلم عليه ، فإن حالت بينهما شجرة أو جدار أو حجر ثم لقيه فليسلم عليه أيضا»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When one of you meets his brother, he should greet him with Salam, and if a tree, wall, or stone comes between them and then they meet again, he should greet him with Salam again.”
Observing the Six Rights of Muslims
Hadith 23
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : حق المسلم على المسلم ست ، قيل: ما هن؟ يا رسول الله! قال: إذا لقيته فسلم عليه ، وإذا دعاك فاجبه ، وإذا استنصحك فانصح له ، وإذا عطس فحمد الله فشمته ، وإذا مرض فعده، وإذا مات فاتبعه»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim: When you meet him, greet him with peace; when he invites you, accept the invitation; when he seeks advice, give him advice; when he sneezes and says الحمد لله, you respond with يرحمك الله; when he falls ill, visit him; and when he dies, attend his funeral.”
Wishing Well for a Muslim Brother
Hadith 24
«وعن تميم الداري أن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: الدين النصيحة . قلنا لمن قال: لله ولكتابه ولرسوله ولأئمة المسلمين وعامتهم»
“And Sayyiduna Tamim Dari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Religion is the name of well-wishing. We asked: For whom? He (peace be upon him) said: For Allah, His Book, His Messenger, the rulers of the Muslims, and the common Muslims. (Religion is well-wishing).”
Taking Care of a Muslim
Hadith 25
«وعن ثوبان مولى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من عاد مريضا لم يزل فى خرفة الجنة حتى يرجع»
“And Sayyid Na Thuban رضي الله عنه narrates that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: Indeed, when a Muslim visits his sick Muslim brother, he picks clusters of dates from the gardens of Paradise for as long as he stays.”
Hadith 26
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إن الله : عزوجل يقول ، يوم القيمة: يا ابن آدم! مرضت فلم تعدني، قال: يا رب كيف اعودك؟ وأنت رب العالمين، قال: اما علمت أن عبدى فلانا مرض فلم تعده ، أما علمت أنك لو عدته لوجدتني عنده؟ يا ابن آدم استطعمتك فلم تطعمني ، قال: يا رب وكيف أطعمك؟ وأنت رب العالمين، قال: أما علمت أنه استطعمك عبدي فلان فلم تطعمه؟ أما علمت أنك لو أطعمته لوجدت ذلك عندي؟ يا ابن آدم استسقيتك فلم تسقني، قال: يارب كيف أسقيك؟ وأنت رب العالمين، :قال: استسقاك عبدي فلان فلم تسقه ، أما إنك لو سقيته وجدت ذلك عندي»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that Allah Almighty will say on the Day of Resurrection to the son of Adam: O son of Adam! I was sick but you did not visit Me. The servant will say: O my Lord and Sustainer! How could I visit You while You are the Lord of the worlds? Allah Almighty will say: Did you not know that My such-and-such servant was sick and you did not visit him or inquire about him? Did you not know that if you had taken care of him, you would have found Me with him? O son of Adam! I asked you for food but you did not feed Me. The servant will say: How could I feed You while You are the Lord of the worlds? Allah Almighty will say: Did you not know that My such-and-such servant asked you for food but you did not feed him? Did you not know that if you had fed him, you would have found Me with him? O son of Adam! I asked you for water to drink but you did not give Me to drink. The servant will say: How could I give You water to drink while You are the Lord of the worlds? Allah Almighty will say: My such-and-such servant asked you for water but you did not give him to drink. Listen! If you had given him water to drink, you would have found Me with him.”
Responding to a Muslim’s Sneeze
Hadith 27
«وعن أبى هريرة قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: حق المسلم على المسلم خمس رد السلام وعيادة المريض ، واتباع الجنائز، وإجابة الدعوة، وتشميت العاطس»
And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: A Muslim has five rights over another Muslim: to respond to the greeting, to visit the sick, to attend the funeral, to accept invitations, and to supplicate mercy for the one who sneezes by saying ير حمك الله.
Participation in a Muslim’s Funeral
Hadith 28
«وعن أبى هريرة صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من شهد الجنازة حتى يصلى فله قيراط ، ومن شهد حتى تدفن كان له قيراطان، قيل: وما القيراطان؟ قال: مثل الجبلين العظيمين»
And Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Whoever attends a funeral and prays the funeral prayer will receive the reward of one qirat, and whoever stays until the burial will receive the reward of two qirats. It was asked: How much are two qirats? He said: Equivalent to two great mountains.
Do Not Sever Ties of Kinship with a Muslim
Hadith 29
«وعن أبى أيوب الأنصاري أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لا يحل لرجل أن يهجر أخاه فوق ثلاث ليال ، يلتقيان فيعرض هذا، ويعرض هذا، وخيرهما الذى يبدأ بالسلام»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Ayyub Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: It is not permissible for a person to forsake his (Muslim) brother for more than three nights (i.e., to remain angry with him) such that when they meet, one turns his face away and the other turns his face away. Among them, the better one is the one who initiates the greeting.”
Having Good Opinion About Muslims
Hadith 30
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إياكم والظن ، فإن الظن أكذب الحديث، ولا تحسسوا، ولا تجسسوا ولا تناجشوا ، ولا تحاسدوا، ولا تباغضوا، ولا تدابروا ، وكونوا عباد الله إخوانا»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Avoid suspicion, for suspicion is the most false of speech; do not seek out the faults of people; do not spy on one another; do not be jealous; do not hate one another; do not turn away from one another; and be, O servants of Allah, brothers.”
Do Not Humiliate a Muslim
Hadith 31
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : لا تحاسدوا، ولا تناجشوا ، ولا تباغضوا، ولا تدابروا، ولا تبع بعضكم على بيع بعض ، وكونوا عباد الله اخوانا، المسلم اخو المسلم ، لا يظلمه ، ولا يخذله ، ولا يحقره ، التقوى ههنا ، ويشير إلى صدره ثلاث مرات ، بحسب امرء من الشر أن يحقر أخاه المسلم، كل المسلم على المسلم حرام دمه وماله وعرضه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Do not envy one another, do not bid against each other without the intention to buy, do not harbor hatred and enmity among yourselves, do not sever the ties of kinship, do not offer your bargain against another’s bargain, and become brothers in the service of Allah. A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim; he neither oppresses him, nor abandons him to hardship, nor looks down upon him. Piety is here.” He pointed three times to his chest. He said: “It is enough evil for a man to despise his Muslim brother. The blood, wealth, and honor of every Muslim are sacred to another Muslim.”
Live in Unity Among Muslims
Hadith 32
«وعن أبى موسى عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: المؤمن للمؤمن كالبنيان يشد بعضه بعضا ، ثم شبك بين أصابعه»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Musa Ash’ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The relationship of one Muslim with another Muslim is like a strong building; one part strengthens the other. Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) placed the fingers of one hand into the fingers of the other hand (to show that Muslims should be connected and united like this).”
Muslims Should Not Harm Each Other
Hadith 33
«وعن أبى حرمة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من ضار أضر الله به ، ومن شاق شاق الله عليه»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever harms a Muslim, Allah will harm him, and whoever causes hardship to a Muslim, Allah will cause hardship and calamity to him.”
Covering the Faults of a Muslim
Hadith 34
«وعن عبد الله بن عمر رضى الله عنه أخبره أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: المسلم أخو المسلم لا يظلمه، ولا يسلمه، ومن كان فى حاجة أخيه كان الله فى حاجته ، ومن فرج عن مسلم كربة فرج الـ الله عنه كربة من كربات يوم القيامة، ومن ستر مسلما ستره الله يوم القيامة»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: Every Muslim is a brother to another Muslim, so neither should oppress him nor abandon him to be oppressed by others. Whoever fulfills the needs of his brother, Allah will fulfill his needs; whoever relieves a Muslim of distress and hardship, Allah will relieve him of the distress on the Day of Resurrection; and whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults on the Day of Judgment.”
Do not fight or quarrel with Muslims
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَمَن يَقْتُلْ مُؤْمِنًا مُّتَعَمِّدًا فَجَزَاؤُهُ جَهَنَّمُ خَالِدًا فِيهَا وَغَضِبَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَلَعَنَهُ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُ عَذَابًا عَظِيمًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his punishment is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah has become angry with him and has cursed him and has prepared for him a great punishment.”
Hadith 35
«وحدثني عبد الله أن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: سباب المسلم فسوق ، وقتاله كفر»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Insulting a Muslim is a sin, and unlawfully killing him is disbelief.”
Helping a Muslim
Hadith 36
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : من نفس عن ، مؤمن كربة من كرب الدنيا، نفس الله عنه كربة من كرب يوم القيامة ، ومن يسر على معسر يسر الله عليه فى الدنيا والآخرة، ومن ستر مسلما ستره الله فى الدنيا والآخرة، والله فى عون العبد ما كان العبد فى عون أخيه»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever relieves a Muslim from one of the hardships and difficulties of this world, Allah will relieve him of one of the hardships of the Day of Resurrection. And whoever makes ease for a debtor in this world, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and the Hereafter. And He said: Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and the Hereafter. And Allah helps His servant as long as the servant helps his brother.”
The Sanctity of a Muslim
Hadith 37
«وعن أبى الدرداء عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من رد عن عرض أخيه رد الله عن وجهه النار يوم القيامة »
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Sayyidna Abu Darda رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: Whoever protects the honor of his brother in his absence, Allah Almighty will protect his face from the fire of Hell on the Day of Resurrection.”
Going to Meet Muslims
Hadith 38
«وعن البراء بن عازب رضی اللہ عنہ قال: قال رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : ما من مسلمين يلتقيان فيتصافحان إلا غفر لهما قبل أن يفترقا»
“And it is narrated from Sayyidna Bara’ ibn Azib رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: When two Muslims meet and shake hands, they are forgiven before they part.”
Do Not Seek Faults of Muslims
Hadith 39
«وعن ابن عمر قال: صعد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم المنبر فنادى بصوت رفيع فقال: يا معشر من أسلم بلسانه ولم يفض الإيمان إلى قلبه ، لا تؤذوا المسلمين ولا تعيروهم ، ولا تتبعوا عوراتهم ، فإنه من تتبع عورة أخيه المسلم تتبع الله عورته، ومن تتبع اللـه عورته يفضحه ولو فى جوف رحله»
Muhaddith Albani, may Allah have mercy on him, classified it as Hasan.
“It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, went to the pulpit and loudly said: O people! Those who have declared Islam with their tongues but whose hearts have not yet fully embraced faith, refrain from troubling Muslims, humiliating them, embarrassing them, and pursuing their hidden faults, otherwise Allah will disgrace the one who disgraces a Muslim by seeking out his faults, even if he is in his own home.”
Do not insult a Muslim
Hadith 40
«وعن عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من الكبائر شتم الرجل والديه . قالوا: يا رسول الله وهل يشتم الرجل والديه قال: نعم يسب أبا الرجل ، فيسب أباه، ويسب أمه ، فيست أمه»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-As, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: Among the major sins is to curse one’s parents. It was asked, does anyone curse his own parents? He, Muslim, said: Yes! When a person curses another man’s father, he is cursing his father, and when he curses his mother, he is cursing his mother.”
Praying Behind the Back of a Muslim
Hadith 41
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إن مما يلحق المؤمن من عمله وحسناته بعد موته ، علما علمه ونشره ، وولدا صالحا تركه ، ومصحفا ورثه ، أو مسجدا بناه أو بيتا لإبن السبيل بناه ، أو نهرا أجراه ، أو صدقة أخرجها من ماله فى صحته وحياته ، يلحقه من بعد موته»
Muhaddith Albani has graded it as Hasan.
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Among the deeds or good deeds whose reward reaches a believer even after death are: first, knowledge which he learned and then spread; second, righteous offspring whom he left behind; third, a copy of the Qur’an which he gave to someone for recitation; fourth, a mosque which he built; fifth, a travelers’ inn which he established for travelers; sixth, a canal which he dug; seventh, charity which he gave from his wealth while he was healthy in his lifetime. The reward for all these deeds continues to reach him after his death.”
وصلى الله تعالى على خير خلقه محمد وآله وصحبه أجمعين
