BROTHERHOOD IN ISLAM
READ IT BROTHERS...... ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTIONS WHY KHILAFAH IS IMPORTANT
Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala described this Islamic Ummah as having numerous qualities. Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala also charged this Islamic Ummah with numerous responsibilities and commandments. Islam destroyed the fragile manmade bonds of human interaction. Bonds such as nationalism, (pride in the nation), patriotism (pride in the piece of turf beneath our feet), and tribalism or bonding about any other form of grouping. Islam forbade the glorification of the nation and the division of Islamic lands. Unity is the commanded norm and disunity a forbidden abnormallity.However,the opposite situation prevails today.
Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala described the believers as humble, modest and soft to the believers and harsh to the disbelievers.
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"They are hard o_n disbelievers but humble and modest towards believers (the believers are) merciful among themselves" [Al-Qur'an: Al-Fath (48:29)].
We are obliged to unite behind a commonality that does not unite any other people. This commonality is more important than the language we speak, or the colour of our skin, the region we originate from or the food we eat. This commonality is the Aqeeda (basis) of Islam. It is a foundation which recognises that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala is the creator and sustainer of man, He (Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala) is the o_nly o_ne able to determine the rules and laws which govern our lives. That is both in individual and societal relations. Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala said in the Qur’an,
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“And hold fast all of you to the rope of Allah and do not be divided amongst yourselves” [TMQ Ale-Imran: 103]
It has a complete system of life able to provide solutions for the numerous problems and disputes we face as an Ummah.
Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala) has verily ordered that the believers are brothers:
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“The believers are naught else than brothers” [TMQ Al-Hujurat: 10]
Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala) also clearly indicates that the o_nly significant difference between Muslims is that of Taqwa, as indicated in Surah Hujurat verse 13.
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“Lo! The noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct.” [TMQ Al-Hujurat: 13]
So, if this Ummah is o_ne, and our Deen is o_ne Deen, and our Creator (Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala) is o_ne Creator (Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala), there should not be any division in this Ummah.
It was narrated in the Madinah covenant, that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
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“The Muslim from Yathrib and Quraish, and the people that fought with them are o_ne Ummah to the exclusion of all other Ummah.”
How does this unity manifest itself in our actions? The answer to this is explained by the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) when he said:
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“The Muslims are as o_ne man, if the eye hurts, the whole body hurts, and if the head hurts, the whole body hurts”
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) also said:
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“Indeed your father is o_ne, your Lord is o_ne. There is no preference over the Arab over the non-Arab, and a non- Arab over the Arab, nor black over the red or red over the black, except in Taqwa.”
He then asked the Sahabah “Did I convey the message?” They replied, “Yes”. He then said “May the o_ne who witnessed this, convey it to the o_ne who is absent.”
Therefore like the example of the body, which we are acquainted with, if we get an ear infection, our whole body will feel the pain and we would have many sleepless nights until the pain subsides. The body of this Ummah is in constant pain from the killing of our brothers and sisters throughout the world due to the occupation and division of our lands. Our reaction to this must be o_ne of unease and anger, which must motivate us to ease their situation.
These Ahadith also indicate that our skin colour, language or nationality has no bearing in the sight of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala. However, what does distinguish o_ne man from another is the Taqwa that they possess. This is a reflection of their obedience to the commands of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala and the worship of Him alone.
Rasool-Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said ‘Allah does not regard your bodies and appearances, but looks at your hearts.’ (Muslim)
The description by the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam of nationalism, tribalism and patriotism in a manner which classes it as dirty is a rebuke to this Ummah to stay away from such thngs, he Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam:
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“Leave it, it is rotten”
So it is an obligation upon the Muslims everywhere in the world to understand the Muslims as o_ne Ummah, to the exclusion of other people. We must not fall into the traps of the Kuffar by abandoning our duty to the Islamic Ummah. Whether Iraq is attacked as Afghanistan to this day is bombed, if any Muslim country is attacked we should not view this as an attack against an individual country, it is in fact an attack against us which we must oppose just as if we were personally being attacked and the lives of our family were at risk.
RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said,
"None of you has believed until they love for their brother that which they love for themselves." [Muslim and Bukhari]
The linkage of being a believer with this action is a command to enact it. As we want security and safety for ourselves we must want this to also be something which all the Muslims possess. This Ramadhan we must not occupy ourselves in our own lives to the extent that we neglect the problems of the Islamic Ummah the world over.
"It is sufficient evil for a Muslim that he should look down upon his brother. The life, wealth, and honour of a Muslim are inviolable by another Muslim" [Sahih Muslim].
Practically, we must not stay silent to the allowance by the Governments over the Islamic regions to provide their bases to attack Iraq and others . That is regardless of whether the United Nations grants permission or not. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’aala has not provided His permission. Who is more merciful to the Muslims, in this world and the next, the UN or Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’aala)? So, who should we turn to for approval or disapproval the UN or Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’aala)?
Let us look at a few examples of the mentality of brotherhood which existed amongst the Sahabah. Prior to Islam they possessed love solely for their tribe. Prior to Islam they prided themselves in their indulgences in the degradation and darkness of petty conflicts.
We should reflect o_n how Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’aala) granted RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam the Islamic State in Medina. He (RasoolAllah, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) performed the Hijra (emigration to Dar al Islam) with the Muhajirun (The Emigrants) and with the support of the powerful tribes of Yathrib, the Ansar (The Helpers). He (RasoolAllah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) bound, in brotherhood, both people who were originally alien to each other. Both Peoples had embraced Islam and were therefore united by something superior in power than petty nationhood.
Therefore the actions of the Ansar exhibited this feeling and brotherhood, the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam joined individuals from the Muhajirun (who o_n the whole given up all their wealth to migrate to the land of Islam) with the Ansar.
Saad ibn Ar'Rabie' was a very rich man from the Ansar. The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam joined him with Abdurrahman ibn Awf in a bond of brotherhood. When the two new brothers walked together, Saad said to Abdurrahman: I am o_ne of the richest people among the Ansar. I will divide my property into two equal shares and give you o_ne share of it. Moreover, I have two wives. You choose the o_ne you like better and I will divorce her, so that after she has finished her waiting period you may marry her." Abdurrahman said: "May Allah bless you and your family and your wealth. You o_nly need to show me your market place."
In general the Sahabah who were reared in an atmosphere of practical brotherhood of the new Islamic State in Medina realized the importance of this commodity.
Umar Bin Al-Khattab Radiallahu Anhu said:
"Encountering your brothers lifts all grief. If Allah blesses you with good relations with another Muslim, hold fast to it."
Ali ibn Abi Talib Radiallahu Anhu said:
"Pay attention to your brothers for they are your provision in this life and in the hereafter. Do you not listen to the cry of the people of the fire?
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"So we have no o_ne to intercede for us nor any dear friend" The verse he recited is Ash-Shu'araa: 100-101.