Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said,
"Visit the sick,
feed the hungry,
and (arrange for the) release of the captive.''
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary:
Islam calls upon its followers to co-operate with one another in good things.
Like the previous Ahadith, this Hadith too, should be viewed in the same context.
Herein, believers are enjoined to endeavour for the liberation of a fellow-Muslim
who becomes a prisoner of war or is taken captive by disbelievers in any way.
This instruction of the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)
is also meant for the help of that person who is involved in a false case or is
undergoing jail term on this count. Similarly, it is the duty of the community to
extend help and co-operation to a Muslim suffering a financial difficulty so that
he becomes self-sufficient.
jazakallah khair
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllaho anho) narrates
that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
"A believer owes another believer five rights:
responding to greetings,
visiting him in illness,
following his funeral,
accepting his invitation,
and saying `Yarhamuk-Allah (May Allah have mercy on you),'
when he says `Al-hamdu lillah (Praise be to Allah)'
after sneezing".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Muslim's narration is,
"There are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim:
When you meet him, greet him;
when he invites you, respond to him;
when he seeks counsel, give him advice;
when he sneezes and praises Allah,
say to him: `May Allah have mercy on you
(Yarhamuk-Allah)';
when he is sick, visit him;
and when he dies, follow his funeral".
Commentary:
The bond of brotherhood among the Muslims has been further strengthened
by the list in this Hadith about the rights of Muslims on one another.
Jazak ALLAh, VERY BEAUTIFUL sharing....
Last edited by Islam-Peace; 31-12-2010 at 08:02 PM.