Prohibiting a Muslim from looking down on his brother
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Question:
And may He benefit you. A listener says: I know people who, when they see someone of lower status and rank than themselves, mock him and look down on his work. What is your advice to them? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
Looking down on a Muslim is a major sin among the major sins. It is obligatory that a Muslim respects, honors, and advises his brother in dealing with him. This is part of the Muslim’s duty toward his Muslim brother. For example, a Muslim is to another Muslim like a building, where each part supports the others. He interlaced his fingers (peace and blessings be upon him). And the believers are like one body, as in the hadith:Sahih Muslim 2586a Yes.
And may He benefit you. A listener says: I know people who, when they see someone of lower status and rank than themselves, mock him and look down on his work. What is your advice to them? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
Looking down on a Muslim is a major sin among the major sins. It is obligatory that a Muslim respects, honors, and advises his brother in dealing with him. This is part of the Muslim’s duty toward his Muslim brother. For example, a Muslim is to another Muslim like a building, where each part supports the others. He interlaced his fingers (peace and blessings be upon him). And the believers are like one body, as in the hadith:
when any limb of it aches, the whole body aches, because of sleeplessness and fever.
الآخر إذا اشتكى منه عضو تداعى له سائر الجسد بالسهر والحمى.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7596 — youtube.com (15:44)
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