Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 17
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 17 FRIENDSHIP AND BROTHERHOOD Call to mind the favour of Allah that He bestowed upon you when you were at enmity with each other and He united your hearts in love, so that by His grace you became as brethren. (3. 104). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: 1. It is characteristic of the believers that they should share each other's tribulations, the same as an aching head makes the whole body ache. 2. In their sympathy and love and kindliness the be lievers are like the limbs of a single body; if one of them ails the whole body is feverish and troubled. 3. When you feel friendliness towards another enquire from him his name, the name of his father and who his people are, for all these exchanges promote friendliness. 4. When you have made friends with a person, do not doubt him, nor consult others about him, nor go along making enquiries concerning him, for you may encounter someone who is hostile towards him and he may tell you something about him which is not true and thus break up your friendship. 5. The best friend in the sight of Allah is he who behaves best toward his friends. * * *