Islam instructs Believers to share the concerns and the trials of his Muslim brethren all over the world and assist them to the possible extent. His support to his fellow-Muslims is not confined to any specific locality. In fact, it is universal. It disregards all geographical barriers. This is based on the instructions of Allah's Messenger:“ A Believer to the other is like the bricks of one building. A brick tightens and straightens the other. Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), upon saying this statement, mingled the fingers of both his hands”
[58].
Furthermore, Islam directs a Muslim to entertain good faith to his fellow Muslim brethren. This is based on the instructions given by Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him):“ Avoid suspicion. Suspicion is the worst lie. Do not follow the bad news, shortcomings and deficiencies of your Muslim brethren. Do not spy upon your Muslim brethren. Do not compete [with evil minds and intentions] against your Muslim brethren. Do not hate your Muslim brethren. Do not turn away from your Muslim brethren [when they are in need for your help and assistance]. Oh slave servants of Allah! Be [good] brethren to one another, as He (subhanahu wa ta'ala) commanded you to be. A Muslim is a brother to another Muslim. A Muslim must be just to his Muslim brother. A Muslim must not let him down and forsake his assistance. A Muslim must not discern or expose his Muslim brethren [in any possible way or mean]. Every thing that a Muslim possesses is unlawful for other Muslims to use [without prior approval of the owner] or abuse [for no due right]. Piety [Righteousness] is in here, pointing out to his chest [for heart] (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Piety is here. It is a sufficient evil for a Muslim to expose his Muslim brother. Everything that a Muslim owns or possess is unlawful for another Muslim [to tamper with]; his blood [i.e. killing on another], his protected items [in terms of dignity, honor and family members], and his wealth or possessions. Truly, Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) does not care to look at your bodies, shapes or forms, but rather He (subhanahu wa ta'ala) is concerned with your hearts, deeds and actions”
[59].
This is also based upon another guidelines of Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that declares:“ A Muslim will not become a fully true Believer until he likes for others what he likes for himself”
[60].
These public rights however are common to all members of the Islamic society as in the following subsctions:
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