Islam - Its Meaning for Modern Man — Page 259
259 another in sin and transgression” (5:3). When the Prophet said on one occasion, “Go to the help of your brother whether oppressor or oppressed,” he was asked, “We understand what is meant by going to the help of a brother who is oppressed, but how shall we help a brother who is an oppressor?” The Prophet replied, “By restraining him from oppressing others. ” The Prophet has defined a Muslim as “one from whose hands and tongue his fellows apprehend no harm. ” He furnished a strong motive for mutual co- operation and help when he said, “If a person occupies himself in helping his brother, God occupies Himself in helping him. ”