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Author:
Maulana Mohammed Shakir Ali Noorie
(Ameer - Sunni Dawat e Islami)



Published by:
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Book Name: Rights of a Believer.

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CONTENTS

Foreword...................................................................................................... 5
FIRST RIGHT............................................................................................... 7
Six Rights of a Muslim................................................................................ 7
The Best Islam............................................................................................ 12
Greeting Creates Love .............................................................................. 12
Extra Words Mean Extra Rewards.......................................................... 13
Who Should Greet First? .......................................................................... 13
First to Greet is Free from Arrogance..................................................... 13
Rasool Allah Would Greet Children....................................................... 14
Who is Closer to Allah?............................................................................ 14
Greeting Family Members Results in Blessings.................................... 14
Greet When Arriving and Leaving......................................................... 14
Do Not Greet Like Others ........................................................................ 15
Replying to a Greeting.............................................................................. 15
SECOND RIGHT....................................................................................... 17
Accept an Invitation.................................................................................. 17
What if there are Multiple Invitations? .................................................. 17
Going Without Being Invited .................................................................. 17
Attending with the Family....................................................................... 17
Inviting Only the Rich is Evil .................................................................. 18
Boastful Feasts Should Not Be Attended............................................... 18
Wedding Feasts Should Be Organised................................................... 18
How Long Should a Wedding Feast Last? ............................................ 18
How Long Should Hospitality Last? ...................................................... 19
THIRD RIGHT........................................................................................... 20
Muslims Are Brothers Unto Each Other: ............................................... 20
Islam is the Religion of Goodness........................................................... 20
Without Wishing Well Faith Not Complete .......................................... 21
Blessings of Wishing Well For Others .................................................... 21
Muslims Are Walls for Each Other......................................................... 22
Muslims are a Single Body....................................................................... 22
FOURTH RIGHT....................................................................................... 23
Sneezing Liked By Allah Taala............................................................... 23
What to Say If One Sneezes?.................................................................... 23
Reply to One Who Says Alhamdu Lillah............................................... 23
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What to Do When One Sneezes?............................................................. 23
Reply for Up to Three Sneezes ................................................................ 24
Cover Mouth When Yawning ................................................................. 24
FIFTH RIGHT ............................................................................................ 25
Visit the Sick............................................................................................... 25
Method of Visiting the Sick...................................................................... 25
Excellence of Visiting the Sick................................................................. 25
A Great Method of Visiting the Sick....................................................... 26
Obtain Mercy by Visiting the Sick .......................................................... 26
Far Away From Hell ................................................................................. 26
Gather Inspiration from Paradise ........................................................... 27
Do Not Call Fever Evil.............................................................................. 27
Fulfil the Desires of the Sick .................................................................... 27
Ask the Sick to Supplicate for You.......................................................... 27
Do Not Spend Too Long With the Sick.................................................. 27
Supplicate For the Sick like This ............................................................. 28
There is Cure for All Illnesses.................................................................. 28
Find a Cure, But......................................................................................... 28
SIXTH RIGHT............................................................................................ 29
Lifting the Bier Is Sunnah......................................................................... 29
Hasten the Funeral .................................................................................... 29
Do Not Walk In Front of the Bier............................................................ 29
Attending a Funeral Means of Reward............................................... 30
Do Not Sit Before the Bier is Put Down ................................................. 30
Do Not Ride on an Animal ...................................................................... 30
Publicise the Good Deeds of the Deceased............................................ 30
Obtain Religious Knowledge.............................................. 32
Aims and Objectives................................................................... 34

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Assalato Wasallaamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
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Wa Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
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Foreword
The religion of Islam provides principles for all aspects of a persons
life. In order to have a mutually respectful society, it is necessary to
know the rights that people have over each other. Details of many
fundamental human rights are mentioned in detail in the Quran and
Ahadith. There are many books by the Scholars of Ahle Sunnat
describing rights and responsibilities in great detail. In the booklet in
your hand, six rights of a Muslim are explained in detail. The aim is
that it will make people aware of the rights that others have over
them and instil in them a desire to fulfil their responsibilities and
duties as believers so they can create a harmonious and peaceful
society and account for their deeds in front of Allah Taala. This is
only possible if one knows the importance of his duties and
responsibilities. We should know that society can only be peaceful if
each and every person is sincere in fulfilling the rights that others
have over them. That is why it is necessary for us to understand these
rights and responsibilities and instil in ourselves a desire and passion
to fulfil them.

Allah Taala states:

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And worship Allah, and do not associate anyone with Him and do
good to parents, and to relatives and orphans, and the needy, and
the near neighbour and the distant neighbour and the companion
of your side and the wayfarer and to your male and female servants.
Undoubtedly, Allah loves not the proud, boastful.
(Surah Nisaa Verse 36)

In the above mentioned verse, as well as mentioning His rights, Allah
Taala mentions the rights of many others, which demonstrates the
importance of fulfilling those rights. The rights of parents,
neighbours, relatives, etc can be studied in detail in Barkaat e Shariat.
At this time we are attempting to learn how many rights a Muslim
has over another Muslim and what they are.




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FIRST RIGHT

Six Rights of a Muslim

The Prophet of Mercy, Intercessor of the Nation -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, A
Muslim has six rights over another Muslim. When he was asked
what they were, Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ replied, When you meet him,
greet him; when he invites you, accept his invitation; when he seeks
goodness from you, give it to him; when he sneezes, say Yarhamuk
Allah; when he is sick, visit him and when he dies, attend his
funeral. (Muslim Shareef Vol 2 Page 213)

From this Hadith we realise that the first right and duty of a Muslim
is that he should cheerfully greet his Muslim brother when they meet.
The importance and excellence of greeting is proven from the Quran
and Ahadith.

In the Holy Quran Allah Taala states:

And when those who believe in Our signs come to you then say to
them, 'Peace be upon you,'...
(Surah Anaam verse 54)

In the above verse, Muslims are being taught that they should greet
fellow Muslims upon meeting them. This affectionate and caring act
is loved by Allah Taala as greeting one another is exchanging wishes
for peace on each other. The person who is greeted should also
cheerfully reply to the greeting with Wa 'Alaikum Salaam. Greeting
one another is an excellent way in which to strengthen and increase
mutual love and friendship.

At another point, Allah Taala says to the believers:

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O believers! Enter not houses other than your own, until you take
permission and salute the residents thereof. This is better for you,
haply you may be heedful.
(Surah Noor verse 27)

Believers are being advised in a very merciful manner not to enter
anyones home until they have permission. The method shown for
taking permission is that the person arriving should greet the
residents of the home, thereby informing them of his presence. If it is
not possible to inform the residents of his presence by greeting them,
then he should knock on the door or ring the doorbell and wait for a
response from inside. He should not stand directly in front of the
door; he should stand to one side of the door. If there is no response
from inside or the door is not opened he should not be upset or
disappointed, rather, he should act upon the Orders of the Lord and
should leave. He should not have any ill feelings or doubt the
residents but should always think the best and assume the residents
are not home or are busy. It is possible the resident is in the bathroom
or the lady of the house is performing Salah. Remember this is the
order of the Quran and obeying it is compulsory for believers.

Look at the action of Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ himself when he went to
the home of Hazrat Saad bin Ubadah Radiallaho Taala Anhu and asked
for permission to enter by saying, Assalamu Alaikum
Warahmatullahi. Hazrat Saad Radiallaho Taala Anhu heard him and
replied, Wa Alaikum Salaam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu very
quietly. Due to the fact that his reply was very quiet Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- did not hear it. Once again Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ greeted and
again Hazrat Saad Radiallaho Taala Anhu replied quietly, which Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ did not hear. This happened a third time and after
waiting a few moments Rasool Allah ^--- =_-~ -~-; started to leave when
Hazrat Saad Radiallaho Taala Anhu rushed outside shouting, Yaa
Rasool Allah! Yaa Rasool Allah! Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Saad,
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I asked permission three times to enter but you did not respond and
therefore I was leaving. Hazrat Saad Radiallaho Taala Anhu said, I
heard your greeting all three times but responded quietly so that you
would continue to wish peace on me and I would obtain the blessings
of that.
Subhan Allah! What faith and love the Companions had, in
that they would seek out opportunities to obtain blessings through
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~. There are many such incidents found in the
books of Ahadith.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Basar Radiallaho Taala Anhu reports that when
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ would go to anyones house, he would not
stand directly in front of the door, rather he would stand a little to the
left or right of the door.

The Holy Quran shows its believers how to enter homes in the
following manner:

Then when you enter any house, salute your own people, a nice
greeting from Allah at the time of meeting, blessed, pure. Thus
Allah narrates to you His signs that you may understand.
(Surah Noor verse 61)

In another verse, it states:

And when you are greeted with any word of greeting then greet
him back with a better word than it or return the same.
Undoubtedly, Allah is Reckoner of everything.
(Surah Nisaa verse 86)

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And when those who believe in Our signs come to you then say to
them, 'Peace be upon you,' your Lord has prescribed mercy on
Himself, that whoso of you does some evil ignorantly and repents
thereafter and amends, then undoubtedly, Allah is Forgiving,
Merciful.
(Surah Anaam verse 54)

To further understand the importance of greeting let us look at some
more verses of the Holy Quran. It states in the Quran that when the
Angels come to take the soul of a believer they greet the believer:


Allah thus recompenses the duty bound. Those whose lives are
taken out by angels while they are pure, saying, 'Peace be upon
you.' enter paradise for what you did.
(Surah Nahl verse 32)

In a similar manner, Allah Taala states in the Quran:


And those who feared their Lord, their carriages shall be escorted to
Heaven in troops. Until when they shall reach there, and its gates
shall be opened and it warders will say to them, 'peace be upon
you', excellent were you, so enter the paradise to abide forever.
(Surah Zumar verse 73)

When these pure and pious people enter Paradise, Angels will enter
from all the doors of Paradise and greet them, as the Quran says:
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...Angels shall enter unto them from every door, saying; 'Peace be
upon you for your patience,' what an excellent last abode then you
got.'
(Surah Rad verses 23-24)

The dwellers of Paradise will welcome each other with these words:

Their prayer therein shall be this, 'Sanctity to you, O Allah, and the
opening word at the time of their greeting is 'peace'...
(Surah Yunus verse 10)

Allah Taala Himself will proclaim peace and blessings on the
dwellers of paradise. He states:

Undoubtedly, the inmates of Heaven are enjoying their,
entertainment comfortably. They and their wives are in shades
reclining on raised couches. There is a fruit therein for them and
there is for them whatever they ask for. Peace will be on them, a
word from the Merciful Lord.
(Surah Yasin verses 55-58)

In other words, there will be greetings of peace from all sides for the
believers:

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They shall not hear therein any vain or any sinful talk. Yes, this
will be their saying, peace, peace.
(Surah Waqia verses 25-26)

In light of clear guidance, it is necessary upon all believers to meet
and greet Muslims according to the way shown in the Quran and
Ahadith as opposed to their own desires and preferences so that they
can obtain blessings in both worlds.

The Best Islam

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma reports that a
Companion asked Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~, What is the best Islam?
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ replied, Feed people and greet all people,
regardless of whether you know them or not. (Bukhari vol 1 page 9,
Muslim vol 1 page 48)

Greeting Creates Love

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, You will not enter Paradise until you become
believers and you cannot become believers until you love one
another. Should I not make you aware of a deed which if you act
upon will create love amongst you? Listen! Spread peace in
abundance. (Muslim Shareef vol 1 page 54)

This Hadith shows us that a person can only become a true believer
when he loves his Muslim brother and the sign of love is to greet him
when you meet him. In one narration the words of the Hadith are,
Spread peace it will create mutual love. Some Muslims start
chatting as soon as they meet and greet each other later on. This
should not be the case. Whenever you meet a Muslim brother you
should greet him first and then start the conversation as it states in a
Hadith narrated by Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Greeting should precede the conversation.
(Tirmidhi vol 2 page 99).

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Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu also narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, Greeting should precede the conversation and do not
invite anyone to a meal until they greet you. (Tirmidhi Shareef)

Extra Words Mean Extra Rewards

Hazrat Imran bin Haseen Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates, A person
came to Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ and said, Assalamu Alaikum.
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ replied to his greeting and then said, He
received ten rewards. Then a person came and said, Assalamu
Alaikum Warahmatullah. Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ replied to his
greeting and said, He received twenty rewards. Soon thereafter, a
third person came and said, Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi
Wabarakatuh. Rasool Allah _-~ -~-; ^--- = replied and said, He received
thirty rewards. (Tirmidhi Shareef vol 2 page 98)

Who Should Greet First?

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Younger ones should greet older ones, those who are
walking should greet those who are sitting and the smaller party
should greet the larger party. (Bukhari vol 2 page 921)

Additionally, he also narrates that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The
one who is mounted (on an animal) should greet the one who is
walking, the one who is walking should greet the one who is seated,
and the smaller party should greet the larger party. (Bukhari vol 2
page 921, Muslim vol 2 page 212)

First to Greet is Free from Arrogance

Hazrat Abdullah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, The one who is first to greet is free from arrogance.
(Baihaqi Shareef)

Hazrat Abu Umamah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The one who greets first is more deserving of the
Mercy of Allah Taala. (Tirmidhi vol 2 page 99)

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Rasool Allah Would Greet Children
-~-; ^--- =_-~

Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that one time Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ passed by some children and greeted them. (Bukhari vol 2
page 923, Muslim vol 2 page 214)

Who is Closer to Allah?

Hazrat Abu Umamah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The one who greets first is closer to Allah Taala. (Al
Targheeb wal Tarheeb vol 2 page 337, Abu Dawood vol 2 page 706)
We learn from this Hadith that the first one to greet is blessed
with the priceless and matchless wealth of being close to Allah Taala.

Greeting Family Members Results in Blessings

Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah - =_-~ -~-; ^--
said, O my son! When you go to your family members, greet them as
this will result in blessings descending on you and your family
members. (Tirmidhi Shareef vol 2 page 99)

Respected readers! Every home today is the victim of problems and
lack of blessings. The words and teachings of the Helper to humanity,
Prophet of Mercy -~-; ^--- =_-~ show us the remedy for this ailment. Let
us immediately make a firm intention that whenever we enter our
homes we will greet our family members.

Greet When Arriving and Leaving

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When a person arrives at a gathering, he should greet
the people there and if he needs to sit down he should do so. When
he gets up to leave he should greet them again as the first greeting is
not better than the second greeting (The first and second greetings are
both Sunnahs). (Tirmidhi vol 2 page 100)

In another narration he reports that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said,
When any of you meets his brother you should greet him. If a tree,
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wall or rock comes between you then you should greet him again.
(Abu Dawood vol 2 page 707)

Do Not Greet Like Others

Hazrat Amro bin Shoaib reports from his father who reports from his
grandfather that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Those who imitate
others are not from us. Do not imitate the Jews and the Christians as
signalling with the fingers is the way of the Jews and signalling with
the palms is the way of the Christians. (Tirmidhi Shareef vol 2 page
99)

Replying to a Greeting

Hazrat Ghaalib reports that a person came to Hazrat Imam Hasan
Basri and narrated the story of his grandfather which he had heard
through his father. His father stated that one time his father sent him
to the court of Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ and told him to present his
greetings to Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~. He went and carried out his
fathers orders and when he presented the greeting Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- replied, Alaika Wa Ala Abikas Salaam. (Abu Dawood
Shareef vol 2 page 710)

When greeting a fellow Muslim, do not only greet but also shake
hands as it is Sunnah to shake hands and is also a means of great
reward one Hadith is being presented in relation to this:

Hazrat Bara bin Haajib Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When two Muslims meet and shake hands
with each other, praise Allah Taala and repent, they are forgiven.
(Abu Dawood vol 2 page 708)

Realise that greeting is the right of your Muslim brother and do not
be lazy in fulfilling this right, rather, display your generosity. Do not
be miserly in greeting as Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu
narrates that the biggest miser is one who is miserly in greeting.
At another point, Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The person who
greets first is closer to Allah Taala. (Abu Dawood vol 2 page 706)
May Allah Taala guide us all, Aameen.

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SECOND RIGHT

The second right of a Muslim is that he should accept the invitation of
his Muslim brother. It is Sunnah to accept an invitation and following
Sunnahs is the means to success in both worlds. Some Ahadith are
being presented in relation to accepting invitations and its etiquettes.
Read them and act upon them to obtain eternal rewards.

Accept an Invitation

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When someone invites you to a
Walima, you should certainly attend. (Bukhari Shareef vol 2 page
777)

What if there are Multiple Invitations?

A Companion narrates that the Beloved Prophet of Allah Taala =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, If you receive multiple invitations, accept the invitation
of the one whose door is closest, and accept the invitation of the one
who invites you first. (Abu Dawood Shareef vol 2 page 527)

Going Without Being Invited

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The person who receives an
invitation but does not attend is disobedient to Allah and His
Prophet, and the one who attends without an invitation enters like a
thief and leaves like a bandit. (Abu Dawood vol 2 page 525)

Attending with the Family

Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that when Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ saw some women and children returning from a
wedding invitation he stood up in delight and said, Allah is my
witness that you are the most beloved to me amongst all the people.
(Bukhari Shareef vol 2 page 778)

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Inviting Only the Rich is Evil

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the Beloved
Prophet of Allah Taala -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The worst feast is the
wedding (Walima) feast where only the rich are invited and the poor
are not, and the person who receives an invitation but does not attend
is disobedient to Allah and His Prophet -~-; ^--- =_-~. (Bukhari vol 2
page 778)

Every word spoken by the Beloved Prophet and possessor of unseen
knowledge -~-; ^--- =_-~ has been proven to be true. Nowadays, people
invite leaders, politicians and the wealthy from far and wide to attend
wedding feasts with great pride, regardless of their religious
affiliations. The poor, needy and destitute are deprived of invitations
to such feasts. Such people should realise that the feasts where the
poor are not invited are not Sunnah but are innovations, and instead
of earning rewards, they become the means for punishment. May
Allah Taala guide us all to perform all our work and duties
according to Sunnah.

Boastful Feasts Should Not Be Attended

Hazrat Akrama Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- forbade people from eating the food of those who were
boastful and arrogant. (Abu Dawood Shareef vol 2 page 527)

Wedding Feasts Should Be Organised

Hazrat Anas Bin Malik Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
~-; ^--- =_-~ - said, Organise a wedding feast (Walima) even if it is
with only one goat. (Bukhari vol 2 page 776)

How Long Should a Wedding Feast Last?

Hazrat Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The feast on the first day is rightful (meaning it is
proven and should be organised). The feast on the second day is
Sunnah but organising a feast on the third day is ostentatious
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(showing off) and those who show off will be shown (punished) by
Allah Taala. (Tirmidhi Shareef vol 1 page 208)

How Long Should Hospitality Last?

Hazrat Abu Shareeh Kaabi Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The person who believes in Allah Taala and
on the Day of Judgement should revere guests. One day and one
night is his right (meaning do not spare any expense in providing for
the guest on the first day), and hospitality is for three days (meaning
provide them whatever you have, do not burden yourself). Anything
after three days is charity (Sadqa). It is not permissible for a guest to
stay for more than three days if that is a burden on the host.
(Bukhari vol 2 page 906, Abu Dawood vol 2 page 526)




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THIRD RIGHT

The third right of a Muslim towards another Muslim is that he should
always wish well for his brother.

Muslims Are Brothers Unto Each Other:

Allah Taala states:

Muslims are brothers, therefore make peace between the two
brothers and fear Allah that mercy may be shown to you.
(Surah Hujurat, Verse 10)

Islam is the Religion of Goodness

Hazrat Tameem Daari Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Our religion means peace and wishing well. We
asked, Wishing well for whom? He replied, For Allah Taala, His
Book, His Prophet, for the scholars of Islam and for all Muslims.
(Muslim Shareef vol 1 page 54)
Wishing well for Allah Taala means to believe in Him as the
One and Only Supreme Lord, to not associate partners with Him, to
believe Him to be free from all defects and the embodiment of all
superior qualities.
Wishing well for the Prophet means to accept his
Prophethood, to believe in him, to respect and revere him, and to
obey and help him.
Wishing well for the scholars of Islam means to obey them
and help them in carrying out their tasks, and wishing well for all
Muslims means to fulfil their rights.

In relation to this, Hafiz Abul Qasim Tibraani Rehmatullahe Taala Alaihi
has reported a beautiful and thought provoking Hadith. He states
that the Companion Hazrat Jareer Radiallaho Taala Anhu sent his slave
to the market in order to buy a horse. The slave bought a horse for
300 Dirhams and came back home with the horse and its owner so
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that the owner could be paid the amount that had been agreed.
Hazrat Jareer looked at the horse and said to the owner, Your horse
is worth more than 300 Dirhams. Will you sell it to me for 400
Dirhams? The owner replied, As you wish. Then Hazrat Jareer
said, Your horse is very valuable, will you sell him for 500? In this
manner he kept increasing the price until he said, Will you sell me
your horse for 800 Dirhams? The owner was ecstatic and sold his
horse for 800 Dirhams to Hazrat Jareer. When he was asked the
reason for this, Hazrat Jareer replied, I pledged allegiance at the
hands of Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ and promised to wish well for all
Muslims. (Sharhey Muslim Vol 1 Page 55)

Without Wishing Well Faith Not Complete

Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah ^--- =_-~
-~-; said, You cannot be a true believer until you do not desire for
your Muslim brother what you desire for yourself. (Bukhari vol 1
page 6, Muslim vol 1 page 50)

Blessings of Wishing Well For Others

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Muslims are brothers unto one
another. They should not torment nor disgrace each other. The person
who remains busy in fulfilling the needs of his brother, Allah Taala
will fulfil his needs. The person who removes the difficulties of a
fellow Muslim, Allah Taala will remove one of his difficulties on the
Day of Judgement. The person who hides the faults of his Muslim
brother, Allah Taala will hide his faults on the Day of Judgement.
(Bukhari & Muslim)

Respected readers! Look at the glorious glad tidings that are given for
those who wish well for others and how much help wishing well for
others will provide on the Day of Judgement. On that terrifying day,
Allah Taala will ease a persons burdens on account of him wishing
well for his fellow Muslims on the earth. Therefore, do not ever wish
ill, always wish well for Muslims. Rather, do not even think ill
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thoughts for fellow Muslims and Insha Allah goodness and success
will follow you always.

Muslims Are Walls for Each Other

Hazrat Abu Musa Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, A Muslim is like a wall for another Muslim. Their
bodies are strengthened by each other. (Bukhari vol 2 page 890,
Tirmidhi vol 2 page 14)

Muslims are a Single Body

Hazrat Naumaan bin Basheer Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The way that believers are merciful,
friendly and loving unto each other, they are like a single body. When
one part of the body aches, the whole body is hurt and feels the pain.
(Muslim vol 2 page 321)
Hazrat Naumaan further states that Rasool Allah ^--- =_-~
-~-; said, All believers are like a single body. When there is pain in
the eye, the whole body will ache and if there is pain in the head, the
whole body will feel the pain. (Muslim Shareef vol 2 page 321)

May Allah Taala guide us to always wish well for all, Aameen.




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FOURTH RIGHT

The fourth right of a Muslim is that when his Muslim brother sneezes,
he should say, Yarhamuk Allah (May Allah have mercy on you).

Sneezing Liked By Allah Taala

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Undoubtedly, Allah Taala likes sneezing and dislikes
yawning. When one of you sneezes, he should say, Alhamdu Lillah,
and all those who hear it should reply, Yarhamuk Allah. Yawning is
from Satan. When one of you feels like yawning, he should do his
utmost to stop it as Satan laughs when any of you yawns. (Bukhari
Shareef vol 2 page 919)

What to Say If One Sneezes?

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that the Beloved
Prophet of Allah Taala -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When one of you sneezes,
let him say, "Alhamdu Lillah" (Praise be to Allah), and let his brother
or companion say to him, "Yarhamuk Allah" (May Allah have mercy
on you). If he says, "Yarhamuk Allah", then let [the sneezer] say,
"Yahdeekum Allah wa Yuslihu Baalakum" (May Allah guide you
and rectify your condition). (Bukhari Shareef vol 2 page 919)

Reply to One Who Says Alhamdu Lillah

Hazrat Abu Musa Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, Only reply to the one who sneezes and says Alhamdu
Lillah. Do not reply to one who sneezes and does not praise Allah
Taala. (Muslim Shareef vol 2 page 413)

What to Do When One Sneezes?

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu reports that when Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ would sneeze, he would cover his blessed face with
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his blessed hand or a cloth and he would sneeze quietly. (Tirmidhi
vol 1 page 103)

Reply for Up to Three Sneezes

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Reply to your brother for up to three sneezes. If he
sneezes more than three times, then it is a cold. (Abu Dawood
Shareef vol 2 page 686)
Hazrat Ubais bin Rafa states that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Reply
up to three times to one who sneezes. If he sneezes more than three
times reply if you wish or do not reply. (Mishkaat Page 406)

Cover Mouth When Yawning

Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When you yawn, cover your mouth with your
hand otherwise Satan enters the mouth. (Muslim Shareef vol 2 page
413)




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FIFTH RIGHT

The fifth right (duty) of a Muslim is that when his Muslim brother is
sick he should visit him. The Arabic word for inquiring on the health
of the sick is Ayaadat which means to return. Due to the fact that a
person returns time and again to visit the sick it is used in that context
for visiting the sick.

Visiting the sick is a very important moral duty. When a friend,
relative, neighbour or any acquaintance is sick, he should be visited
and comforted as this earns the Pleasure of Allah Taala. Visiting and
comforting the sick is also a blessed Sunnah of the Beloved Prophet
-~-; ^--- =_-~. A number of Ahadith are being presented in relation to
visiting the sick act upon them and earn immense rewards.

Visit the Sick

Hazrat Abu Musa Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, Feed the poor, visit the sick and free the prisoner.
(Bukhari Shareef vol 2 page 843)

Method of Visiting the Sick

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When you visit any sick person say the
following, O Allah! Grant health to this slave of Yours so that he can
punish Your enemies or can walk with a funeral bier for Your
Pleasure. (Abu Dawood vol 2 page 443)

Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When you visit any sick person, try and remove
his grief and sadness. This will not alter his destiny (meaning death
will occur at the appointed time), but it will make him feel better.
(Ibn Majah Shareef page 104)

Excellence of Visiting the Sick

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Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When a person goes to one who is sick, a caller calls
out from the heavens, Glad tidings for you, your journey is excellent
and you have obtained a great status in Paradise. (Ibn Majah
Shareef page 104)

Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Taala Anhu reports that I heard Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- say, If a person visits a sick person in the morning, seventy
thousand Angels supplicate for him until the evening. And if he visits
a sick person in the evening, seventy thousand Angels supplicate for
him until the following morning. Additionally, an orchard is planted
for him in Paradise. (Tirmidhi vol 1 page 191, Abu Dawood vol 2
page 442)

A Great Method of Visiting the Sick

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, On the Day of Judgement, Allah Taala will say, O
son of Adam! I was sick and you did not visit Me. The slave will say,
O my Lord! You are the Lord of all the worlds, how could I visit
You? Upon hearing this Allah Taala will say, Did you not know that
my (such and such) slave was ill? But you did not go and visit him.
Do you know that if you would have visited him you would
definitely have found Me there? (Muslim Shareef vol 2 page 318)

Obtain Mercy by Visiting the Sick

Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~
said, When a person visits one who is sick, he takes a dip in the river
of mercy. When he sits beside the sick person (to comfort him), he
begins to bathe in that mercy. (Masnad Imam Ahmed)

Far Away From Hell

Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~
said, If a person performs ablution well and goes (with the intention
of obtaining reward) to visit one who is sick, he is moved (a distance
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of) seventy years away from the fire of hell. (Abu Dawood vol 2
page 441)

Gather Inspiration from Paradise

Hazrat Thaubaan Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, When a Muslim visits his sick Muslim brother, he is
gathering inspiration from Paradise for as long as he is comforting his
sick brother. (Muslim Shareef vol 2 page 381)

Do Not Call Fever Evil

Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that one time Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ went to Hazrat Umme Saaib Radiallaho Taala Anha and asked,
Why are you shivering? She replied, I have a fever, may it perish.
Upon hearing this Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Do not call fever evil
because it cleans a persons sins like fire cleans iron. (Muslim
Shareef vol 2 page 319)

Fulfil the Desires of the Sick

Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma reports that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ went to visit a sick person and asked, Do you desire
anything? He replied, I want a wheat chapatti. Upon hearing this
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Whichever one of you has a wheat
chapatti, bring it for this brother of yours. Then Rasool Allah ^--- =_-~
-~-; said, When a sick person asks for something, give it to him. (Ibn
Majah page 104)

Ask the Sick to Supplicate for You

Hazrat Umar bin Khattab Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, When you visit a sick person, ask him to
supplicate for you as his supplication (in terms of acceptance) has the
same status as the supplication of Angels. (Mishkaat page 138)

Do Not Spend Too Long With the Sick

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Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyab Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The best manner of visiting the sick is to
comfort the sick and then leave. (Mishkaat page 138)

Supplicate For the Sick like This

Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Taala Anhuma reports that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, If a person visits a sick person and says As-alul
Laahal Adheema Rabbil Arshil Adheemi Ay Yash-Fiyaka
then he will certainly be cured unless it is the appointed time for his
death. (Abu Dawood vol 2 page 442)

There is Cure for All Illnesses

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Allah Taala has sent a cure for every illness that He
has sent. (Bukhari Shareef vol 2 page 848)

Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~
said, There is cure for all illnesses and when a sick person receives
the medicine he is cured (by the Will of Allah Taala). (Muslim
Shareef vol 2 page 225)

Find a Cure, But...

Hazrat Abu Darda Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah =_-~
-~-; ^--- said, Allah Taala has created both illnesses and cures and has
appointed a cure for each and every illness. Therefore, search for a
cure but not with forbidden (Haram) things. (Abu Dawood Shareef
vol 2 page 541)





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SIXTH RIGHT

The sixth right and duty of a Muslim is that when his Muslim brother
dies, he should attend his funeral.

Death is a reality which each and every person will taste. No one will
be able to escape it. If a brother of yours passes away from this mortal
world today it is not a time to be happy as tomorrow it will be your
turn. Therefore, when a Muslim brother or sister passes away, act
upon the Sunnah and attend their funeral prayer. Performing the
funeral Salah and lifting the funeral bier are both means of earning
great rewards. The blessings and etiquettes of attending funerals are
presented over the next few pages read them and attempt to act
upon them.

Lifting the Bier Is Sunnah

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The person who walks with the funeral procession
and lifts the bier three times, he has fulfilled the rights of the funeral.
The author of Mishkaat states that it is reported in Sharhul Lisaana
that Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ lifted the corpse of Saad bin Muaaz
Radiallaho Taala Anhu on two planks of wood. (Mishkaat Shareef page
146)

Hasten the Funeral

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Hasten to perform the funeral because if the deceased
was a pious person you are taking him towards goodness, and if he
was not pious then it is a heavy burden on your shoulders that you
should hasten to unload. (Muslim Shareef)

Do Not Walk In Front of the Bier

Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Masood Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The funeral (bier) is a leader and not a
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follower and the one who walks in front of it is not with the funeral
procession. (Abu Dawood vol 2 page 453)

Attending a Funeral Means of Reward

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, The person who attends a funeral with the intention
of obtaining rewards and stays for the (funeral) prayer and burial,
undoubtedly he returns with two carats worth of rewards. The
reward for each carat is equivalent to Mount Uhud and the person
who performs the funeral prayer and leaves before the burial leaves
with one carat. (Bukhari Shareef vol 1 page 12)

Do Not Sit Before the Bier is Put Down

Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Taala Anhu narrates that Rasool
Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ said, If you see a funeral bier then stand up and if
you are walking with a funeral procession, do not sit down until the
bier has been placed on the ground. (Muslim Shareef)

Do Not Ride on an Animal

Hazrat Thaubaan reports that we attended a funeral procession with
Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ and when Rasool Allah -~-; ^--- =_-~ saw some
people riding on animals he said, Are you not embarrassed that
Allah Taalas Angels are walking and you are riding on the backs of
animals? (Tirmidhi vol 1 page 196)

Publicise the Good Deeds of the Deceased

Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiallaho Taala Anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ said, Publicise the goodness and good deeds of your
deceased and refrain from speaking about their bad deeds.
(Tirmidhi vol 1 page 198)

Respected readers! The only way we can achieve success in both
worlds is by following the rules of Islamic society given to us by the
Beloved of Allah Taala, Leader of both worlds, Prophet of Mercy =_-~
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-~-; ^---. Looking for success anywhere else is like looking for sweet
water in a desert. Instead of looking towards western culture with
yearning eyes, we should try and instil the example of Rasool Allah
-~-; ^--- =_-~ in all facets of our lives, as the secret to success in both
worlds is hidden in that.

We have to please the King of Makkah
If he becomes ours, the Mercy of Allah is ours





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Obtain Religious Knowledge

It is compulsory for all Muslim men and women to obtain religious
knowledge. Studying and reading books, newsletters, magazines etc.
is a way of increasing knowledge. If you want to increase your
knowledge, you should study the books and writings of the Scholars
of Ahle Sunnat and the writings of Ameer e Sunni Dawat e Islami,
Hazrat Maulana Shakir Ali Razvi Noorie. Specifically reading and
studying Barkaat e Shariat Parts 1 & 2 will be very beneficial,
which cover the topics listed below and are both now available.

























Barkaat e Shariat Part 1

Faith
Salaah
Benefits of Congregation
Warnings for Missing
Salaah
Fasting
Poor-due (Zakat)
Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Remembrance of Allah
Rights of Parents
Good Relations
Rights of Neighbours
Condemnation of
Backbiting
Pride & Arrogance
Jealousy
Lying

Barkaat e Shariat Part 2

Blessings of the Quran
Benefits of Durood
Inviting to Good
Knowledge & Scholars
Repentance &
Forgiveness
Respects of the Mosque


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