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19-06-05, 04:58 AM
Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "No one of you shall become a true believer until that which you desire for your brother/sister is that which you desire for yourself." (Bukhari)
Surely the best way for us to please our brother/sister is to place them high in our estimation and do for them what we would like for ourselves. The Prophet gave us comprehensive direction on how to sustain brotherhood/sisterhood. He said: "There are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim:…”
Ø “…When you meet, greet them;…” With a warm smile, a friendly face and As-Salaam Alaykum is the best way to meet a fellow Muslim. We must avoid picking and choosing whom we confer this basic right upon. All Muslims regardless of their social status and position in society should be afforded this "gateway" into our personal space. The Salaam is the best of icebreakers as it immediately brings down the barriers that we unconsciously erect around ourselves to shield us from alien invasion"
Ø “…when they invites you, respond to them;…” When a Muslim invites you to a celebration, you are obliged to go, even if they 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.
Ø “…when they seeks counsel (advice), give them advice;…” When a Muslim comes to you with a problem, seeking advice, give them what they require even if it means that you are undermining yourself in the process. Remember, you desire the best for that person, don't you? Be sincere in your advice. Never take what has been told to you in confidence to another person except to demonstrate a point; even then, his identity must not be disclosed or alluded to.
Ø “…when they sneeze and praise Allah, say: `May Allah have mercy on you (Yarhamu-kAllah)'…” . When a Muslim sneezes, yawns or even when they trip and remember to praise Allah, we must respond to with a prayer for Allah to have mercy on that person. If we find a Muslim either negligent or ignorant of the need to praise Allah in all things, then we must set them right as far as their responsibility to themself and to others. The lesson is: praise Allah in all conditions and appreciate the one who does this!
Ø “…when they are sick, visit them… When you go and visit a sick Muslim, take a small gift along with you that will help lift their spirits. If you are unable to afford a gift, then ensure that you go armed with words of encouragement and hope from the Qur'an and Sunnah. Don't be put off by the fact that the they might be much more learned than you – you are there to lift his spirits, not to compete against them. Pray for for that person and let them pray for you too.
Ø and when he dies, follow his funeral…” Attending the last rights of a Muslim is of upmost importance. Speaking well of them and seeking forgiveness for them will ease their condition in the grave with regards to the questioning, bliss and punishment. Upon following them to the grave, one should not abandon that person. One should try to take care of that person's family, remember him in du'a (supplication) regularly and do charity (sadaqah) on that person's behalf.
remembering him in du’aa regularly, and doing sadaqah (charity) on his behalf.
Surely the best way for us to please our brother/sister is to place them high in our estimation and do for them what we would like for ourselves. The Prophet gave us comprehensive direction on how to sustain brotherhood/sisterhood. He said: "There are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim:…”
Ø “…When you meet, greet them;…” With a warm smile, a friendly face and As-Salaam Alaykum is the best way to meet a fellow Muslim. We must avoid picking and choosing whom we confer this basic right upon. All Muslims regardless of their social status and position in society should be afforded this "gateway" into our personal space. The Salaam is the best of icebreakers as it immediately brings down the barriers that we unconsciously erect around ourselves to shield us from alien invasion"
Ø “…when they invites you, respond to them;…” When a Muslim invites you to a celebration, you are obliged to go, even if they 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.
Ø “…when they seeks counsel (advice), give them advice;…” When a Muslim comes to you with a problem, seeking advice, give them what they require even if it means that you are undermining yourself in the process. Remember, you desire the best for that person, don't you? Be sincere in your advice. Never take what has been told to you in confidence to another person except to demonstrate a point; even then, his identity must not be disclosed or alluded to.
Ø “…when they sneeze and praise Allah, say: `May Allah have mercy on you (Yarhamu-kAllah)'…” . When a Muslim sneezes, yawns or even when they trip and remember to praise Allah, we must respond to with a prayer for Allah to have mercy on that person. If we find a Muslim either negligent or ignorant of the need to praise Allah in all things, then we must set them right as far as their responsibility to themself and to others. The lesson is: praise Allah in all conditions and appreciate the one who does this!
Ø “…when they are sick, visit them… When you go and visit a sick Muslim, take a small gift along with you that will help lift their spirits. If you are unable to afford a gift, then ensure that you go armed with words of encouragement and hope from the Qur'an and Sunnah. Don't be put off by the fact that the they might be much more learned than you – you are there to lift his spirits, not to compete against them. Pray for for that person and let them pray for you too.
Ø and when he dies, follow his funeral…” Attending the last rights of a Muslim is of upmost importance. Speaking well of them and seeking forgiveness for them will ease their condition in the grave with regards to the questioning, bliss and punishment. Upon following them to the grave, one should not abandon that person. One should try to take care of that person's family, remember him in du'a (supplication) regularly and do charity (sadaqah) on that person's behalf.
remembering him in du’aa regularly, and doing sadaqah (charity) on his behalf.