Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that a Muhajir man struck an Ansari man on his back with his hand or foot (and because of this a fight broke out). The Ansari called out: "O Ansar!" The Muhajir called out: "O Muhajir!" Upon hearing this, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Beware! What is the reason for calling out with the call of ignorance? Leave such mischiefs; they are blameworthy.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب المدح والدم / 10147
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 3519، ومسلم: 2584، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 15129 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 15196»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: ... "Muhajirun" (Emigrants) and "Ansar" (Helpers) are noble titles; these titles have been chosen by the Islamic Shari‘ah. However, when they were used in an improper context, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam disliked them.