Page 166 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

HARUN YAHYA

body. If any part of it is stricken with disease, the whole
body develops fever and feels restless.” (Sahih al-Bukhari
and Sahih Muslim)
Allah (swt) reveals the importance of the believers’ devotion
to one another as follows:
Your friend is only Allah and His Messenger and those
who believe: those who perform prayer and give the
alms, and bow. As for those who make Allah their friend,
and His Messenger and those who believe: it is the party
of Allah who are victorious! (Surat al-Ma’ida, 56)

Not to Harm Another, to Hinder Those who
Cause Harm
Believers act against those who cause harm, just like they do
not inflict harm upon their surroundings either. For this reason,
they set an example of goodness for other people; displaying
this not just in their words but in their deeds and good manners
also. In the Qur’an, Allah (swt) charges believers as follows:
Let there be a community among you who call to the
good, and enjoin the right, and forbid the wrong. They
are the ones who have success. (Surah Al ‘Imran, 104)
There are numerous examples regarding this point to be found
in the Prophet’s (saas) life. Some of his relevant sayings are:
“Allah will harm the one inflicting harm upon a believer,
Allah will also give troubles to the one who causes troub-
les.” (al-Tirmidhi)
“It is beyond doubt that Allah will torment those who
afflict the people in this world.” (Abu Dawud)
“He who amongst you sees something abominable should
modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not

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