This is especially true if the person is weak and not able to fend off others. “Allah always helps the servant as long as he helps his brother.” (HR Muslim No. Being in a position of authority is a difficult position and being in charge of the wealth of orphans is a dangerous position. For this reason we do our best to deliver over and above expectation. Allah is helping the servant as long as the servant is helping his brother. This question has been discussed by the commentators of this hadeeth. However, if the man was treated in a similar fashion - a brother does something to him that he knows would hurt him he would become very unhappy. It is like saying, "There is no prayer but with purity (tahaarah)." Before this statement, the Prophet, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, gives us three examples of Allah helping those who help others. Abu Hamzah Anas Ibn Maalik Ibn Nadar al-Kharaji was born ten years before the Hijrah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). [2], If a person sees his brother possessing a virtue that he does not possess, it is permissible for him to wish that he also had that virtue himself. Whoever covers the faults of a Muslim, Allah will cover his faults in this world and in the Hereafter. The Prophet (peace be upon him) told him: "O Abu Dharr, I see that you are weak, and I love for you what I love for myself. This is in obedience to Allah's command, "And argue not with the People of the Scriptures (Jews and Christian) unless it be in a way that is better, except with such of them as do wrong" [al Ankaboot 29:46], { وَلَا تُجَادِلُوا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ إِلَّا الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا مِنْهُمْ...} العنكبوت: 46, Transliteration: Wala tujadiloo ahla alkitabi illa biallatee hiya ahsanu illa allatheena thalamoo minhum, It is sanctioned for the Muslim to invite them to the good, to advise them and to be patient with them at the same time being neighborly and polite to them. They, for the sake of Allah, have compassion for those who commit sins. Actually, how could a true believer think and feel in that way? Servant leadership is characterized by a belief that leadership development is an on-going, life-long learning process. Therefore, it is from the completeness of a Muslim's behavior that he loves for his brother Muslim whatever goodness and good things that he loves for himself. This, because humans want to be the best among the people. Commentary on An-Nawawi's Forty Hadeeth: No. Perhaps it should be said that if somebody desires that for himself, then he should desire it for his brother also. They are the party of Allah. In fact, this was the way of all of the Prophets. Before getting to their response, this author would like to note that it is difficult to conceive of a person who has reached this level of complete faith desiring such things for himself. This also demonstrates an aspect of the Prophet's true and complete Imaan. This hadeeth means that a person should also wish that Allah gives him those characteristics although, at the same time, he does not wish that those characteristics be taken away from the other. What is required in the sharee'ah is that one loves for his brother to be similar to himself. He also took part in ten of the battles of the Prophet (peace be upon him). The narration from Musnad Ahmad sheds light on the meaning of the passage, "none of you believes," in this hadeeth: "The servant does not reach the reality of [or true] faith until he loves for the people what he loves for himself." At the same time, if he sees that someone else possesses a religious virtue that he does not have, he should strive to catch up with him and he should be sad due to his shortcoming and being behind those ahead of him. Peace and tranquility is spread throughout such a society. This was truly the case among the companions. وإني أحب لك ما أحب لنفسي. Al-Sanoosi gives many reasons for why the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Love" instead of "Does for his brother what he does for himself." The important question then arises: Is this a correct understanding of this hadeeth? It is a clear sign as to how Muslims are supposed to behave toward one another. “The man most beloved by Allah is the most beneficial to humans. Therefore, it is obligatory upon a Muslim to be free of the people of infidelity and to hate them for the sake of Allah. This demonstrates the Prophet's love for his companions as he loved for them what he loved for himself. ولا تولين مال يتيم« رواه مسلم, The Prophet (peace be upon him) was giving him sincere advice. One does not have the right to actually bring about physical harm to those who are dependent on him in order to apply this noble principle of giving preference to others. He wrote, "If the word "brother" is stated unconditionally in the sharee'ah, like in this case, the first thing that comes to mind is brother in the faith. This desire should be very strong in the heart of the believer. Does this hadeeth apply to acts of this nature, where one wishes those same things for his brother? After the death of the Prophet (peace be upon him) he moved to Damascus and later settled in Basra. They say that; describing a higher level of Imaan that one may aspire to, but it is not a necessary aspect that one must possess to have complete and true Imaan. Some characteristics come more naturally to … Hence, from these two hadeeth one sees that the believers are happy when the other believers are happy and the believers are hurting when the other believers are hurt. Meeting with that which pleases and with a smile It is recommended ( mandoob ) to meet another brother by that which makes him happy due to the hadith reported by at-Tabaraani, which is … This is an interpretation that is mentioned by some scholars. [Reported by Muslim and others]; »من دعا إلى هدى، كان له من الأجر مثل أجور من تبعه« رواه مسلم وغيره. This is because the word "goodness" is a comprehensive term that covers all acts of obedience, permissible deeds of this world and the Hereafter and it excludes everything that is prohibited, because the word "goodness" clearly does not entail them. Verily, it is the party of Allah that will be the successful" [al-Mujaadilah 58:22], {لَّا تَجِدُ قَوْمًا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّـهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ يُوَادُّونَ مَنْ حَادَّ اللَّـهَ وَرَسُولَهُ وَلَوْ كَانُوا آبَاءَهُمْ أَوْ أَبْنَاءَهُمْ أَوْ إِخْوَانَهُمْ أَوْ عَشِيرَتَهُمْ ۚ أُولَـٰئِكَ كَتَبَ فِي قُلُوبِهِمُ الْإِيمَانَ وَأَيَّدَهُم بِرُوحٍ مِّنْهُ ۖ وَيُدْخِلُهُمْ جَنَّاتٍ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ رَضِيَ اللَّـهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ ۚ أُولَـٰئِكَ حِزْبُ اللَّـهِ ۚ أَلَا إِنَّ حِزْبَ اللَّـهِ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ} المجادلة: 22, Transliteration: La tajidu qawman yuminoona biAllahi waalyawmi alakhiri yuwaddoona man hadda Allaha warasoolahu walaw kanoo abaahum aw abnaahum aw ikhwanahum aw AAasheeratahum olaika kataba fee quloobihimu aleemana waayyadahum biroohin minhu wayudkhiluhum jannatin tajree min tahtiha alanharu khalideena feeha radiya Allahu AAanhum waradoo AAanhu olaika hizbu Allahi ala inna hizba Allahi humu almuflihoona. It is not necessarily true that once a person has this characteristic he will always possess it. However, [even that] is difficult for the corrupted heart. Allah helps the servant as long as he helps his brother.” We need to be very compassionate when someone reveals his/her secret to us. One must fulfill one's trusts to them, must not deceive them, must not betray them or lie to them. It should be noted that the narration in Sahih Muslim differs slightly from what al-Nawawi has presented here. ", On the other hand, this hadeeth does not mean that if a person meets this characteristic, he has complete Imaan even if he does not meet the other requirements of Imaan. (Sahih Muslim 2699) However, if one eats with him sometimes, without taking him as a companion, due to a general invitation or specific gathering, there is no harm in that. ", However, there is no question that Allah is very pleased with the person when he reaches that higher level of sacrificing on behalf of his brother in Islam. In another hadeeth, the Prophet (peace be upon him) made it very clear that one of the keys to entrance into paradise is meeting this condition. They try to change their ways by admonishing them to stop their deeds and they show pity for them to keep their bodies away from the Fire.”, The implementation of this hadeeth is not with words only. Whoever helps ease someone in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and in the Hereafter. Every member works for the good of all of the members of society. [Bukhari and Muslim], »من دعا إلى هدى،كان له من الأجر مثل أجور من تبعه« رواه البخاري ومسلم. One of the reasons he states was that the Prophet (peace be upon him) went to the root of the matter and the real key. His mother brought him to the prophet (peace be upon him) so he could act as a servant to the Prophet (peace be upon him). In fact, Allah has confirmed such brotherhood between the believers when He said (meaning), "Verily the believers are but brethren" [alHujuraat: 10], {إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ...} الحجرات: 10, Transliteration: Innamaalmuminoonaikhwatun, It is understood by this description that the non-believers are not brethren [Furthermore,] the hadeeth stresses the compassion, mercy, aid and complete assistance for every good [as part of Imaan] and that is why it is mentioned, as such brotherhood requires that the believers be like one building The relationship toward the disbelievers in the sharee'ah is the exact opposite of that, one of the opposition and enmity [He then quotes some Quranic verses that give that meaning.] “Who used to help his brother, then Allah will always help him in his end.” (HR Bukhari 6951 and Muslim No. If a person is not yet at the stage, this means that he is not yet at the stage of true and complete faith. As shall be noted below, these additional words are of significance. This is a very high level exalted state of well-wishing. إني أراك ضعيفا. This is not being envious with respect to what Allah has given them but this is competing with them in virtues and being sad for oneself due to one's shortcoming and being behind those in the forefront. There is also another narration with the wording: "The servant does not reach the reality of [or true] faith until he loves for the people what he loves for himself." This is what this hadeeth is referring to. There is no such thing as a true believer who has such feelings in his heart for the others. Muhammad ibnMasrooq said, "[This can be done] without harming the rights. This selfishness and self-centeredness cannot co-exist with true Imaan. For that, it is sufficient that one loves for his brother to have the same that he has, Ibn Rajab stated, [The statement of al-Fudhail] points to the fact that giving naseehah to them [the Muslims] is to love that they are even better than oneself. Without possessing this quality, one has not yet reached the level of true and complete Imaan. This is based on foundational points of the Shareeah, such as the hadeeth, "begin with yourself," and the one who the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) told him, "Give in charity upon yourself" [Authenticated by Al-Albani], » ابدأ بنفسك فتصدق عليها...« صححه الألباني, Some people love things for themselves that are not even permissible according to the shareeah. Striving for Excellence Teebah Foundation makes every effort to reach excellence and apply ‘Ihsan’ in every single aspect of our relief work. Both Abdullah ibn Rawaaha and Abu al-Darda, two Companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), stated, "Imaan is like a shirt. Narrated by Muslim. His reply was "I fear that if the rats hear the cat's meow, they will flee to adjoining houses and what I like not for myself I do not like for them.". In a narration in Musnad Ahmad, it states, "By the One in whose hand is my soul, a servant does not truly believe until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself of goodness. As was stated in the discussion of the hadeeth of Jibreel, a person who does not meet the obligatory requirements of faith is not deserving to be called a true or complete believer. "Allah will aid a servant (of His) so long as the servant aids his brother." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "The parable of the believers with respect to their love, mercy and compassion for one another is like that of the body: if one of its limbs is hurting, the remainder of the body is afflicted by sleeplessness and fever." But should we confine ourselves … However, if a person cannot reach that state completely, he should reach the highest level he can with respect to that goal. ", »لايؤمن أحدكم حتى يحب لأخيه (أوقال لجاره) مايحب لنفسه« رواه مسلم. And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, such are they who will be the successful" [al-Hashr 59:9], }وَالَّذِينَ تَبَوَّءُوا الدَّارَ وَالْإِيمَانَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ يُحِبُّونَ مَنْ هَاجَرَ إِلَيْهِمْ وَلَا يَجِدُونَ فِي صُدُورِهِمْ حَاجَةً مِّمَّا أُوتُوا وَيُؤْثِرُونَ عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَلَوْ كَانَ بِهِمْ خَصَاصَةٌ ۚ وَمَن يُوقَ شُحَّ نَفْسِهِ فَأُولَـٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ{ الحشر: 9, Transliteration:Waallatheenatabawwaooalddarawaaleemana min qablihimyuhibboona man hajarailayhimwalayajidoona fee sudoorihimhajatanmimmaootoowayuthiroonaAAalaanfusihimwalaw kana bihimkhasasatunwamanyooqashuhhanafsihifaolaikahumualmuflihoona. However, there are specific Muslims that have even more rights upon a Muslim. Sometimes a person may possess this characteristic while at other times he may not. There is no question that every Muslim should have a desire to see everyone embrace Islam and submit to Allah. What it does mean, though, is that for a person to have true and complete faith, he must love for his brother what he loves for himself. One of the early pious people said: "Those who love each other for the sake of Allah look by the light of Allah. However, that is not the case. For such He has written faith in their hearts and strengthened them with proofs from Himself, and We will admit them to gardens through which rivers flow, and they with Him. There is room for everyone and if a person does not receive much of this worldly life, there will be plenty for him in the Hereafter. Consequently, he became a wealthy man and had over 120 children and grandchildren by the time of his death. Allah continues to help a servant so long as he goes on helping his brother. Imaan is dynamic and open to fluctuations. Sometimes a person may apply this hadeeth in general when it comes, for example, to his brothers in the mosque. But to take him as a companion, close friend and dining associate, this is not allowed. In IhyaUloom al-Deen, Al Ghazaali presents a story about a man who complained that his house was infested with rats. In Muslim's narration there is mention of the doubt about the exact wording "or he said". Al Sindi pointed out that at that stage one loves only for the sake of Allah. Allah's bounties are much greater than one can imagine. He spent about ten years in that capacity. However, in al-Bukhari's narration there is no such doubt. If one coincidentally eats with them at a general invitation or specific event, without companionship, loyalty or love for them, then there is no harm in that act. There is no need for him to feel any kind of competition or envy with respect to his fellow believers. Some 2,200 hadeeth are narrated on his authority in the books of hadeeth. However, one must not harm them, hurt them and oppose them without justice and rights to do so, as long as they are not fighting us. This is implied by the hadeeth, even though it is not mentioned explicitly in the hadeeth, this is because to love one thing requires that one hates its opposite. 13 . A common example is where a Muslim man marries a second wife without consultation with or even knowledge of the first wife and even though the man knows that his first wife will be very hurt by that act… From a sharee'ah point of view, the second marriage is valid. Actually, there are numerous verses and hadeeth with the same meaning. It is reported in Sahih al Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that the Prophet (peace be upon him) himself wished he could attain martyrdom. A true believer realizes that everything comes from Allah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) has also said, "The one who guides to good will have the same reward as the one who does that good." They do not like that situation for themselves so they do not like it for the other believers either. ", Al-Nawawi, al-Haitami and al-Mudaabaghi say that this hadeeth addresses us in reference to both one's Muslim brethren in faith and one's non-Muslim brethren in humanity. This is very simple for the pure heart. Allah says in His Book (meaning), "Indeed, there is an excellent example for you in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people, 'Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship besides Allah, we have rejected you, and there has started between us and you, hostility and hatred forever - until you believe in Allah alone" [al-Mumtahina 66:4], {قَدْ كَانَتْ لَكُمْ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ فِي إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَالَّذِينَ مَعَهُ إِذْ قَالُوا لِقَوْمِهِمْ إِنَّا بُرَآءُ مِنكُمْ وَمِمَّا تَعْبُدُونَ مِن دُونِ اللَّـهِ كَفَرْنَا بِكُمْ وَبَدَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَكُمُ الْعَدَاوَةُ وَالْبَغْضَاءُ أَبَدًا حَتَّىٰ تُؤْمِنُوا بِاللَّـهِ وَحْدَهُ} الممتحنة: 4, Transliteration: Qad kanat lakum oswatun hasanatun fee ibraheema waallatheena maAAahu ith qaloo liqawmihim inna buraao minkum wamimma taAAbudoona min dooni Allahi kafarna bikum wabada baynana wabaynakumu alAAadawatu waalbaghdao abadan hatta tuminoo biAllahi wahdahu, Allah has also said (meaning), "You (O Muhammad) will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day making friendship with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their kin. It states, "By the One in whose hand is my soul, a servant does not truly believe until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself of goodness. In reality, not everyone possesses that feeling of wanting to be superior. Allah helps a servant so long as the servant is helping his brother. It cannot be a case of mere lip service. Is this kind of deed permissible?" They hate their deeds but have compassion for them. Allah has said, "Verily the believers are but brethren" [alHujuraat: 10], The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said, "A Muslim is a brother to a Muslim." He who conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in the world and the Hereafter, for Allah helps the servant as long as he helps his brother.” (Sahih Muslim) From this hadith we can conclude that by helping Muslim brother Allah will help the one who is helping in this world and the Hereafter. إذا اشتكى منه عضو، تداعى له سائر الجسد بالسهر والحمى « رواه البخاري ومسلم. [Reported by Imam Ahmad is his Musnad], »لا يبلغ العبد حقيقة الإيمان حتى يحب للناس ما يحب لنفسه« رواه أحمد فى مسنده. It is obligatory upon Muslims to deal with disbelievers in an Islamic fashion with proper behavior, as long as they are not fighting the Muslims. Never be in charge of the wealth of two people [or more] and never be in charge of the wealth of orphans." [Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim], A disbeliever, whether he be Jew, Christian, Magian Socialist or whatever, is not a brother to a Muslim. This is where people compete or try their best to please Allah as much as possible. This is improper behavior and a Muslim should be aware of this type of mistake. If he loves the same for his brother, then that must be included [that is, he must love for his brother to be superior to all others in the same way that he loves for himself to be superior]. This statement is a principle. He was over one hundred years old when he died. At times he may be a true believer. لا تأمرن على اثنين. If there is a discussion or debate between them, one must argue with them in the best manner and be just with them in the dispute. However, to understand the meaning of, "his brother" in this hadeeth to mean both Muslim and non-Muslims is far-fetched indeed. This was also discussed before. "He loves for his brother what he loves for himself." Instead, as is the case with all true love, that love must be translated into action. He was told to get a cat. Abdul AzeezibnBaazwas once asked the following question, "I live with a Christian who calls me his brother and we are like brethren, we eat and drink together. Allah has said in the Qur'aan (meaning), "And for this [rewards] let those strive who want to strive" [al-Mutaffifeen 83:26], {... ...وَفِي ذَٰلِكَ فَلْيَتَنَافَسِ الْمُتَنَافِسُونَ} المطففين: 26, Transliteration:wafeethalikafalyatanafasialmutanafisoona, Commenting on this required aspect of loving for another what one loves for himself, ibn al-Salaah stated, "This might be considered difficult or even impossible. Does This Hadeeth Mean that One Should give Preference to One's Brother? The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) also said: "There is no jealousy except with respect to two people: A man who Allah has given wealth and he uses it up for the sake of the Truth and a man whom Allah has given wisdom and he decides by it and acts accordingly." That is, according to them, one should love for the non-Muslim to be guided to Islam in the same way that he has been guided to Islam. He will not, for example, treat his wife in an appropriate manner, in the way that he also likes to be treated by those in authority over him. On the authority of Abu Hamza Anas Ibn Maalik, the servant of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), from the Prophet (peace be upon him) who said, "None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." Therefore, this hadeeth does not imply that to be a true believer one must love for non-Muslims what he loves for himself - with the possible exception of wanting them to embrace Islam. That means regardless of Muslim's nationality, language, race, economic status, and so forth, to be a true believer one must love for that brother what he loves for himself. At the same time, he hates for his brother Muslim any evil that he hates for himself. This hadeeth is simply stressing that his characteristic is an essential pillar of true and complete Iman. In this case, it means action on behalf of one's brother when one has the means to help him to improve his situation. The true Islamic society - the society of true believers - is one where the relation between its members is built upon love and compassion. He is considered to be the last companion to have died in Basra, dying in the year 93 A.H. For example, if a person only has what is enough for him to survive or only enough to cover his own private parts, then it is obligatory upon him to start with himself before his own son, father or bother, not to speak of a distant person. The Prophet (peace be upon him) prayed that Allah bless him, give him wealth, long life, lots of children and enter him into paradise. This hadeeth does not condemn such behavior in anyway. Abu al-Zinaad once stated: The apparent meaning of this hadeeth is that one should desire equally [between what he has and what his brethren possess]. There are some principles that must be kept in mind here. This hadeeth lays down a general principle of behavior towards all other Muslims. The narration in Muslim states: "None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother - or he said for his neighbor - what he loves for himself. وليأت إلى الناس الذي يحب أن يؤتى إليه...« رواه مسلم, The Prophet (peace be upon him) set an example in this matter. "None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself. Such is the Messenger of Allah's (peace be upon him) description of the community of believers. In a hadeeth in Sahih Muslim, the Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever loves to be saved from the Fire and entered into Paradise should die with belief in Allah and the Last Day and should treat the people in the way that he wishes to be treated by them. [Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim], »لايؤمن أحدكم حتى يحب لأخيه ما يحب لنفسه« رواه البخاري ومسلم, This hadeeth was reported by al-Bukhari, Muslim, al-Tirmidhi, al-Nasaa’i, ibn Maajah, Ahmad, ibn Hibbaan, al-Daarimi, Abu Yala and numerous others. Indeed, it is not considered proper to call a non-Muslim one's brother, as is common among many people today. Hence, he should treat his wife in the same manner that he would like to be treated. Similarly, there is much more to Imaan than simply loving for one's brother what one loves for himself. But when it comes to his own wife he does not apply this principle, even though his wife has more rights upon him than the general masses. This "competition" or outdoing each other in good deeds for the sake of Allah is praiseworthy. He then says that very few people reach that state. However, that is not obligatory. What about the case when you love for them to be below you?". [Reported by Muslim], »ياأباذر! This only comes about when people truly love for each other what they love for themselves. This hadeeth stipulates one of the most important rules of behavior in Islam. This is the condition that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated for true faith. Hence the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned the source that will always lead to positive results. Al-Baitaar, p. 91. There is more to prayer than tahaarah. They not only want good for themselves but also for each other. Allah helps the servant as long as he helps his brother… Sometimes a person wears it and at the other time he takes it off. This means that the denial of faith alluded to in this hadeeth does not imply a complete denial of faith. These would include one's parents, relatives and wife. Allah willing, he can look forward to the last part of the Prophet's supplication. Instead, he will only feel happy when he receives what he loves above and beyond the others. However, in reality, it means that one should love for his brother more than what he has for himself. Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and in the Hereafter. 2699) 2. Quoted in IbnDaqeeq al-Eid, Sharh, pp. In his commentary to this hadeeth, al-Sanoosi is adamant that it is not conceivable that "brother" here refers to both Muslims and non-Muslims. On the other side of the coin, if any of their Muslim brethren is hurt, then they also feel the pain. Allah has stated (meaning): "But those who, before them, had homes [in Madina] and had adopted the faith love those who emigrated to them and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they have been given [of the booty], but give them [the Emigrants] preference over themselves, even though they were in need of that. It is possible that one may do for others while not really loving them. This love is a necessary component of a true and complete faith. Allah has cut off ties of love, loyalty and friendship between Muslims and disbelievers. His response was, "A disbeliever is not a Muslim's brother. According to most scholars, that is not the correct understanding of this hadeeth. This is so because Allah has stated, "Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom (of the Quran) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better" [al-Nahl 16:125], {ادْعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِ ۖ وَجَادِلْهُم بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ...} النحل: 125, Transliteration: OdAAu ila sabeeli rabbika bialhikmati waalmawAAithati alhasanati wajadilhum biallatee hiya ahsanu…, Allah has also said, "Speak good to people" [al Baqarah 2:83], { ...وَقُولُوا لِلنَّاسِ حُسْنًا...} البقرة: 83, Transliteration: waqooloo lilnnasi husnan. That is, a person does not simply claim to love his brother and to love for his brother what he loves for himself. 44-45. 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