Respecting the Rights of the Muslims, and Having Compassion and Mercy for Them

He who kills a soul unless it be (in legal punishment) for murder or for causing disorder and corruption on the earth will be as if he had killed all humankind; and he who saves a life will be as if he had saved the lives of all humankind. (al-Maedah 5:32)

 

129. An-Nu’man ibn Bashir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The metaphor of the believers in their mutual love, mercy and affection is that of the body. When one limb of it complains, the rest of the body collapses with sleeplessness and fever.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Adab, 27; Sahih Muslim, Birr, 66).

130. Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, kissed al-Hasan ibn Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, while Al-Aqra ibn Habis was with him. Al-Aqra said, ‘I have ten children and have never kissed any of them.’ The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, looked at him and said, ‘Anyone who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Adab, 18; Sahih Muslim, Fadail, 65).

132. Jarir ibn Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If someone does not show mercy to people, Allah will not show mercy to him.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Adab, 18; Sahih Muslim, Fadail, 66).

133. Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When any of you lead other people in Prayer, you should make it short, for among you are there are weak, sick and old people. When you pray by yourself, you can make it as long as you wish.” One version has, “and those who have a need to attend to.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, İlm 28, Adhan, 62; Sahih Muslim, Salah, 183).

135. Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. He should not wrong him nor surrender him to his enemy. Allah will take care of the needs of anyone who takes care of the needs of his brother. On the Day of Rising Allah will dispel the anxiety of anyone who dispels the anxiety of another Muslim. On the Day of Rising Allah will veil anyone who veils another Muslim.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Mazalim, 3; Sahih Muslim, Birr, 58).

138. Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “None of you can truly be said to believe until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Iman, 7; Sahih Muslim, Iman, 71).

 

Nawawi, Imam. Riyad As-Salihin; The Gardens of the Righteous: A collection of authentic hadiths. Tughra Books Press, Inc. 2014