Two Inviolable Rights

        

Abu Shuraih Khuwailid bin ‘Amr Al-Khuza’i (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “O Allah, I declare inviolable the rights of two weak ones: the orphans and women.”
[An-Nasaa'i]

Commentary:
The poor are generally treated callously in human society. Women and orphans are regular victims of this cruelty. They are deprived of their share in property to which they are entitled under the Islamic law. In some cases their properties are usurped and they are maltreated at the hands of usurpers. The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) has threatened them with serious consequences to prevent the Muslims from committing such injustice. The attitude of Muslims and the teachings of Islam in this matter are two different things. How can Islam be blamed for the attitude of Muslims? It is time Muslims should understand that Islam is getting a bad name because of their bad conduct. As a result of this they are committing a double crime. On the one hand, they are guilty of usurping others of their legitimate rights and perpetrating cruelties, and on the other, disgracing their religion. In other words, rather than preaching Islam they are creating obstacles in the way of people joining the fold of Islam. May Allah grant us guidance to follow the right path. Amin!

And Allah Knows Best!

Golden hassinet

Taking Care of an Orphan         

Abu Hurayrah (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “He who takes care of an orphan, whether he is his relative or a stranger, will be in Jannah with me like these two”. The narrator, Malik bin Anas raised his forefinger and middle finger for illustration.

[Sahih Muslim]
Commentary:
The Islamic system of welfare and economic security is not restricted to relatives only. It includes every orphan and needy. If Muslims put this system into practice, there will be no need for insurance – a system which is based on usury. May Allah enable the Muslims to adopt the teachings of Islam so that they will be relieved of the curse of the system of usury.

Sahl bin Sa’d (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “I will be like this in Jannah with the person who takes care of an orphan.” The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) raised his forefinger and middle finger by way of illustration.
[Sahih Al-Bukhari]
Commentary:
It will be indeed a great honour to be close to the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) in Jannah. This honour will be given to those who are kind to the orphans. The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) has regarded it the ‘best house’ in which an orphan is treated with kindness. He declared the worst home in which an orphan child is not treated with affection.
And Allah Knows Best!

                                        Alhumdu Lillahi A Aala kulli hal
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