Brotherhood (sister and brothers) is an obligation, not a choice!
We should neither be shy nor be afraid
of a cold response, keeping in mind that we are only seeking the
pleasure of Allah سبحانه وتعالى and following the Sunnah of the Prophet
صلى الله عليه وسلم.
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "You
will not enter paradise until you believe, and you will not believe
until you love one another. Shall I not guide you to something which if
you carry out you will love one another? Spread salaam amongst
yourselves." [Muslim]
It is necessary to let our brothers know
that we care for their well-being, that we sincerely love them as we do
our own blood brothers, and that we are ready to help them in any way
we are able to.
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "Each of you is the mirror of his brother, so if he sees a fault in him he should wipe it away from him." [Tirmidhi]
Brotherhood in Islam imposes a great
responsibility on us to protect our brothers and sisters from harm, even
from their own selves. We should ensure that we do not allow ourselves
or others around us, near of far, and many more, those need , orphans, partners and ask orientation and help to you. Remember that every way are by Allah cc, Every request froma brother/sister ,for they have didgnity , food, needings covered, do work, to help and be helped , and every serious matters, then are by Allah swt , the test to you .
Allah سبحانه وتعالى revealed:
يَا
أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اجْتَنِبُوا كَثِيراً مِّنَ الظَّنِّ إِنَّ
بَعْضَ الظَّنِّ إِثْمٌ وَلَا تَجَسَّسُوا وَلَا يَغْتَب بَّعْضُكُم
بَعْضًا أَيُحِبُّ أَحَدُكُمْ أَن يَأْكُلَ لَحْمَ أَخِيهِ مَيْتًا
فَكَرِهْتُمُوهُ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ تَوَّابٌ رَّحِيمٌ
"O you who believe! Avoid
much suspicion, indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither
backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead
brother? You would hate it. And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One
Who forgives and accepts repentance, Most Merciful." [Al-Hujjurat, 49:12]
Envy and jealousy are also forbidden, which are the common causes of problems amongst brothers and sisters.
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
"Do not have malice against a Muslim; do not be envious of other
Muslims; do not go against a Muslim and forsake him. O the slave of
Allah! Be like brothers with each other. It is not allowed for a Muslim
to desert his brother for over three days." [Muslim & Tirmidhi]
We should also be aware that a brother or sister in Islam has five rights over us, as the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "Every
Muslim has five rights over another Muslim: to return the greetings, to
visit the sick, to accompany funeral processions, to accept an
invitation, and to respond to the one that sneezes." [Bukhari & Muslim]
It is clear from the above examples
that, in Islam, brotherhood is not merely a word we mention to each
other when we meet casually or when we engage in business transactions.
Rather, it is an obligation, and a deep sense of responsibility and
caring for the well-being of our brothers and sisters, not only in our
local communities but around the world as well.
Muslims are like one body
One of the most fatal ideas to the
concept of brotherhood that has been promoted is the concept of "Ummah
fragmentation." This concept suggests that issues of Muslims in one
country should not be of concern to Muslims in other countries. This is Biggest sin! All us need care about who are sent to us delivey protection, help!
The
fragmentation of the Ummah is like a fatal virus that, when adopted
intentionally or unintentionally by the Muslims, leads to a clear
violation to the aforementioned evidences in the Qur'an and Sunnah, and
consequently causes a complete decay in the obligation of brotherhood.
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم described
the Ummah as one body; if one member becomes sick then the other
members of this one body will take care of the sick one:
"The Believers, in their mutual
love, mercy and compassion, are like one body: if one organ complained,
the rest of the body develops a fever." [Bukhari & Muslim]
Muslims should always gravitate toward the concept of brotherhood and
the obligation of helping and sympathizing with our brothers and sisters
in Islam regardless of where they are or what their condition is
The enormity of events facing Muslims,
coupled with the visible impotence and corruption of the ruling regimes
in Muslim lands, are creating frustration and an artificial sense of
helplessness among Muslims. This sense of frustration and helplessness
is also further fuelled by the daily pressures of life facing Muslims.
All these factors lead to a gradual decline in reacting to the turmoil
facing Muslims outside of their immediate circle of friends and blood
relatives - causing a fatal departure from the very foundations and ties
of the Ummah.
Although helping our brothers and
sisters may not be physically possible in all circumstances, but each real muslims must give attention till the other be in safe with the needings covered, in peace be and if a partner or closed one in the life, by Allah cc Wills, work for take to near, in safe.
It is
imperative to always care and be concerned for their affairs, regardless
of geography or language, and do whatever is possible within the
circumstances. It is imperative to care, or even train ourselves to care
for Muslims in nearby or remote parts of the world by reminding
ourselves that our bond with all Muslims is that of brothers and
sisters.
Preserving our Muslim identity is both
an obligation and a challenge at the same time. It is paramount for
Muslims anywhere and at anytime to remain aware of the concept of
brotherhood as a most critical tool in striving to keep our distinct
identity, especially in the West. Therefore, it is an obligation to
follow the lead of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and his Companions in
this manner and do whatever is necessary to maintain it.
May Allah سبحانه وتعالى bless us with the same brotherhood the Sahabah had under the shade of Khilafah Rashidah. Ameen.
وَاعْتَصِمُواْ
بِحَبْلِ اللّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلاَ تَفَرَّقُواْ وَاذْكُرُواْ نِعْمَتَ
اللّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ كُنتُمْ أَعْدَاء فَأَلَّفَ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِكُمْ
فَأَصْبَحْتُم بِنِعْمَتِهِ إِخْوَانًا وَكُنتُمْ عَلَىَ شَفَا حُفْرَةٍ
مِّنَ النَّارِ فَأَنقَذَكُم مِّنْهَا كَذَلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللّهُ لَكُمْ
آيَاتِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُونَ
"And hold fast, all of you
together, to the Rope of Allah and be not divided among yourselves, and
remember Allah's Favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but
He joined your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became
brethren, and you were on the brink of a pit of Fire, and He saved you
from it. Thus Allah makes His Ayat clear to you, that you may be
guided." [Al-Imran, 3:103]
Allah'in Al Jabbar, help us be more understandings and be more helpers each others, with patience , with piety. thanks many for this precious family, from you. Please, Protect us, make us more in union when devil trying to separate. amin
