Every Muslim needs a helpful, loving brother – to turn to, to share joys and hardships with, and to reciprocate affection.
“And appoint for me a helper from my family; Haroon [Aaron], my brother. Increase my strength with him, and let him share my task [of conveying Allah s Message and Prophethood]. That we may glorify You much, And remember You much.”
(Quran 20:29-34)
“They are but Awliya [friends, protectors, helpers, etc.] to one another.”
(Quran 5:51)
“Verily, Allah loves those who fight in His Cause in rows [ranks] as if they were a solid structure.”
(Quran 61:4)
“He has united their [i.e. believers’] hearts.”
(Qur’an 8:63)
“The believers are nothing else than brothers [in Islamic religion].”
(Qur’an 49:10)
The topic we are now discussing is pertinent to the subject matter of this book because having a good and worthy companion brings joy to the heart. The Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) related that Allah said:
“Where are the ones who love each other because of My Exaltedness (i.e. who love each other for the sake of Allah)? Today I will provide shade for them in My shade – a day wherein there is no shade except for My shade.”
[SOURCE: Laa Tahzaan – Don’t Be Sad]
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