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 “No one of you shall become a true believer until he desires for his brother what he desires for himself.” (Bukhari)  is one of the most famous quotes of the Prophet(PBUH) and really is a very good one,for a world which is so full of envy,pride,jealousy,selfishness and backbiting.

Today Islam-the religion prescribed as in the Qur’aan,preached by the Prophet and spread by his faithful companions is today divided in sects,groups,jaamaats and over all disunity.Islam has been divided over and over again.To take care of your fellow muslim and to encourage a sense of fraternity amongst each other and to come to one common platform and help the overall growth of the muslim world.

One of the reasons that Muslims in India today aren’t anywhere near the Civil Services,or any government organisation is disunity.There is the Shivsena and the BJP who openly represent the Hindu community.And how many Muslim parties do we have who represent us at the centre.The reason?Disunity and disagreements.

Back to the topic I wanted to write about-Six Duties That A Muslim Has Towards Another Muslim

The Prophet gave us comprehensive direction on how to sustain fraternity SAW said:

 ”There are six duties of a Muslim upon a Muslim:”

1) “When you meet him, greet him,greet him With a warm smile, a friendly face and As-Salaam Alaykum.

2) “When he invites you, respond to him”

3) “When he seeks counsel, give him good advice”

4) “When he sneezes and praises Allah, say to him: `May Allah have mercy on you (Yarhamuk-Allah).

5) “When he is sick, visit him.

6) “When he dies, follow his funeral”

If we can fulfill these basic rights of Muslims, it is hoped that much of the envy, malice and hatred in the society will vanish – Insha Allah.

Commentary:

1)The first duties that a Muslim has over another is saying As-Salaam Alaikum(May peace be with you)with a very good and friendly expression and being good to a brother eventhough you don’t know him.It also means that you answer the person with an equally good natured Wa-Laikaikum Assalam(May peace be with you too).I usually say As-Salaam Alaikum to the persons who pray there Salaat and they are like “do I know you?”.It should be noted that people should always say As Salaam Alaikum,even if you dont know the person.

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2)When a Muslim brother invites you to a function,you’re to participate in the joy of the host rather go there for dinner,neither are you to deny the invitation reasoning that you don’t know know the person well enough to join him in his joy. 

3)When a Muslim sneezes or even when he trips and he remembers to praise Allah, we must respond to him with a prayer for Allah to have mercy on him.

4) When you go and visit a sick brother, remember to pray for him and do not inconvenience him by staying too long.

5)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. In turn, when you die, others will also feel for you and make du’a sincerely for your forgiveness.