A Golden Rule to Recall During Mutual Dealings
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.T
The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Whoever would love to be delivered from Hellfire and admitted into Paradise, let him meet his end whilst believing in Allah and the Last Day, and let him treat people as he would love to be treated”. [Sahih Muslim 1844]
Imam An-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “This is from the Jawaami al-Kalim of the Prophet [i.e. precise speech with a comprehensive meaning] and his amazing wisdom. It is obligatory to pay close attention to this important principle and that a person must not deal with the people except in a way he loves to be dealt with”. [Sharh Sahih Muslim 12/196]
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Do you know who are bankrupt?” They said, “The one without money or goods is bankrupt.” The Prophet said, “Verily, the bankrupt of my Ummah are those who come on the Day of Resurrection with prayers, fasting, and charity, but also with insults, slander, consuming wealth, shedding blood, and beating others. The oppressed will each be given from his good deeds. If his good deeds run out before justice is fulfilled, then their sins will be cast upon him and he will be thrown into the Hellfire”. (Sahih Muslim 2581)