Six Rights of a Muslim Upon a Muslim
Six Rights of a Muslim Upon a Muslim
SIX RIGHTS OF A MUSLIM UPON A MUSLIM |
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Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "No one of you shall become a true believer until he desires for his brother what he desires for himself." (Bukhari) Surely the best way for us to please our brother is to place him high in our estimation and do for him what we would like for ourselves. The Prophet gave us comprehensive direction on how to sustain brotherhood. He said: "There are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim:..." |
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when you meet him, greet him;..." |
With a warm smile, a
friendly face and As-Salaam Alaykum is the best way to meet a brother. We
must avoid picking and choosing whom we confer this basic |
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when he invites you, respond to him;..." |
When a Muslim brother invites you to a celebration, you are obliged to go,even if he didn't attend the Eid celebration you had last year. Accepting an invitation for a wedding celebration or the naming of a child is about sharing in the joys of a brother as well as joining with other Muslims in a social gathering. |
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when he seeks counsel, give him advice;..." |
When a brother comes to
you with a problem, seeking advice, give him what he requires even if it
means that you are undermining yourself in the process. Remember, you
desire the best for him, don't you? Be sincere in your advice. |
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When he sneezes and praises Allah,say to him: May Allah have mercy on you (Yarhamuk-Allah)'..." |
When a Muslim sneezes,
yawns, lets one go, or even when he trips and he remembers to praise |
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when he is sick, visit him... |
When you go and visit a
sick brother, take a small gift along with you that will help lift his
spirits. If you are unable to afford a gift, then ensure that you go armed
with |
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And when he dies, follow his funeral..." |
Attending the last rites of a brother is of utmost importance. Speaking well of him and seeking forgiveness for him will ease his condition in the grave with regards to questioning, bliss and punishment. Upon following him to the grave, one should now not turn his back on (abandon) him. Not abandoning him after his death is to take care of his families, remembering him in du'aa regularly, and doing sadaqah (charity) on his behalf |