Abu Hurairah (May Allah bepleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) 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]. Muslims 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. |