Rights of a Muslim over a fellow Muslim

The following is an extract from the treatise of Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (RA) titled 'Huqooqul-Islam' (Rights of Islam): In the book At-targheeb wat-Tarheeb of Imam Asfahaani, a hadith of Hazrat Ali radhiyallahu anhu is narrated wherein the following general rights to be observe mutually among all Muslims are enlisted:

How a Musim defends his brother's honor?

Islam is a religion of peace, love and compassion. Lies, unjustified suspicion, backbiting, slander and gossips are totally alien to Islam. In fact they are considered amongst the most destructive of major sins. Continue after the cut...

How does Islam guarantee human rights?

Freedom of conscience is laid down by the Quran itself: 'There is no compulsion in religion'. (2:256)

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