Islam and Human Rights — Page 81
Articles 1 and 2 81 own self, though he may put forward his excuses (75:15- 16), for he has been equipped with a lively con science, with a sharp, self-accusing faculty that continues to admonish him (75:3). The spirit of brotherhood is emphasized at every turn in Islam and permeates every section of Muslim society. It is the practical expression of the truth that all men are creatures and servants of the same Beneficent Creator and must for His sake, and for the purpose of winning His pleasure, live together as brethren. “Hold fast, all together, by the rope of Allah and be not divided; and remember the favour of Allah which He bestowed upon you when you were enemies and He united your hearts in love so that by His grace you became as brethren; and you were on the brink of a pit of fire and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah explain to you His Commandments that you may be guided” (3:104). The Prophet admonished: “Be not envious of another, nor bear ill-will nor cut off relations with another; behave towards one another as brethren, O servants of Allah”. 40 He reminded: “You are as brothers, one to another, so let no one transgress against another, 40 Bukhari IV, Sect. :Good Behaviour.