The Meaning of Brotherhood in the Hadith Prohibiting Boycott
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Question:
In the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “It is not permissible for a Muslim to boycott his brother for more than three days,” what is meant by brotherhood in this hadith? Is it brotherhood in religion or brotherhood by kinship? And does this result in the suspension of the acceptance of deeds?
Answer:
You all know that what is intended here is brotherhood in religion, not brotherhood by kinship. The intended meaning is brotherhood in religion, which is stronger than brotherhood by kinship. Brotherhood in religion is closer than brotherhood by kinship, as evidenced by the fact that it is not permissible for a Muslim relative to be affectionate toward or love a disbeliever[Al-Mujadila 58:22]. Yes.
In the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “It is not permissible for a Muslim to boycott his brother for more than three days,” what is meant by brotherhood in this hadith? Is it brotherhood in religion or brotherhood by kinship? And does this result in the suspension of the acceptance of deeds?
Answer:
You all know that what is intended here is brotherhood in religion, not brotherhood by kinship. The intended meaning is brotherhood in religion, which is stronger than brotherhood by kinship. Brotherhood in religion is closer than brotherhood by kinship, as evidenced by the fact that it is not permissible for a Muslim relative to be affectionate toward or love a disbeliever
You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred
لَّا تَجِدُ قَوْمًا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ يُوَادُّونَ مَنْ حَادَّ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ وَلَوْ كَانُوا آبَاءَهُمْ أَوْ أَبْنَاءَهُمْ أَوْ إِخْوَانَهُمْ أَوْ عَشِيرَتَهُمْ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-072-فضل إصلاح ذات البين|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (50:54)
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