The Principles of Mercy, Love, and Cooperation Among Believers

Author: Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman Azmi (Rahimahullah)

"Jumla ma ja’a fi Sifat al-Walidayn, wa Huquq ba'dihim 'ala ba'd"
Characteristics of Muslims and Their Mutual Rights

"Bab Tarahum al-Mu’minin wa Ta’atufihim wa Ta’awunihim"
Mercy, Compassion, and Cooperation Among Believers


Hadith 1: The Believer is Like a Building
"Abu Musa (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'A believer to another believer is like a building, each part strengthening the other.' Then the Prophet ﷺ interlaced his fingers." [Muttafaqun 'alayh: Reported by Al-Bukhari 6026, and Muslim 2585:65]

Translation:
Abu Musa (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "A believer is like a building for another believer, with one part supporting the other." The Prophet ﷺ demonstrated this by interlocking his fingers.

Hadith 2: The Believers are Like One Body
"Nu’man ibn Bashir (RA) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'The example of the believers in their mutual love, mercy, and compassion is like that of a body. When one part of the body suffers, the entire body responds with sleeplessness and fever.'" [Muttafaqun 'alayh: Reported by Al-Bukhari 6011, and Muslim 2586]

Translation:
Nu’man ibn Bashir (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "The believers, in their love, mercy, and compassion for one another, are like one body. When one part of the body is in pain, the entire body suffers from fever and sleeplessness."
 
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