Six Rights of Every Muslim

 

In our one united and unique Muslim community (Ummah Wahda Dunna Naas), we owe certain rights and responsibilities to one another for the sake of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime.

By rights, it means we are fulfilling them as our duties and not as favours  towards  the others. Duties are by their nature, things imposed; they need to be done.

In Islam, everything we do sincerely to gain the pleasure of our Lord, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime will bless and reward.

Now, the six rights of every Muslim to every Muslim are as follows according to an authentic hadith of our beloved Prophet (SAW).

Narrated Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:

“There are six things due from the believer to another believer:

{1} Visiting him when he is ill (illness).

{2} Attending (his funeral) when he dies (death).

{3} Accepting his invitation when he invites (invitation).

{4} Giving him Salam when he meets him (greetings).

{5} Replying to him when he sneezes (sneezing).

{6} And wishing him well (goodwill) when he is absent and when he is present.”

Jamia Tirmidhi

 

However, if it happens that we can’t fulfill our role towards our brethren for a valid reason on any occasion, we should try to make up for it in other ways.

Finally, we should do our best to fulfill these duties towards our brethren in faith as that was the practice of the Prophet (SAW) and his noble companions.

May Allah (SWT) grant us His guidance.  Aameen.

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