We hear this hadith all the time and take it for granted, but is such an important guideline on the community way of life, on the social interaction between Muslims - the Rights of a Muslim upon another Muslim - many of which we fail to implement today. And because of our failure to comply, it comes to no surprise why we lack the unity and love in the ummah today.
Fulfilling these rights really does have a touching positive impact on our brothers and sisters, and if we truly lived by them, for sure we would see a positive change in the ummah for the better, insha Allah.
It is amazing that the second one testifies and pronounces "لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله" (There is none worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah), he immediately has rights upon others who testifies the same.
The Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said:
"Six are the rights of a Muslim upon another fellow Muslim.
1) When you meet him, offer him greetings (of salam, and that you respond in return)
2) When he invites you, you respond to him (i.e. obligatory to attend if you are able to, but at least inform him if you are not)
3) When he seeks your advice, you advise and counsel him
4) When he sneezes and says "Alhamdulillah" (all Praises to Allah), you pray for Allah to grant Mercy upon him ("يرحمك الله" - may Allah have mercy upon you)
5) When he falls sick, you visit him
6) When he dies, you follow (participate) his funeral procession"
(Narrated in Sahih Muslim)
In another narration, it is mentioned "..and he should love for him what he loves for himself" (Sunan ibn Majah, sahih)
But how can we talk about rights if we don't fulfill our responsibilities?
Let us all play our part, for Allah will not change the state of the People until we change what is first in ourselves (Surah ar-Ra’d 13:11)...
May Allah strengthen our hearts to implement these simple acts of kindness, and may He strengthen the Unity and Jamaah of our ummah.
Amin.
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