Hakeem-ul-Ummah, Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه writes under this Hadees: Meaning, ill-assumption, envy, hatred etc. are such things which sever love, whereas brotherhood between Muslims demands love, therefore leave these defects so that you become brothers to one another. (Mirat-ul-Manajih, vol. 6, p. 608)

Tale telling

Dear Islamic brothers! Tale telling is such an affliction that can turn a lush garden into a desolate place. It is because of this that Muslims are seen at each others’ throats today. Those embroiled in tale telling are not satisfied in the least until they witness another person’s garden burnt with the fire that they themselves ignited. It does not matter how respectful these thieves of love, i.e. tale tellers, are in the world, yet in the sight of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ, they are included amongst the most evil of people.

The Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: ‘The most evil slaves of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ are those who tale tell amongst the people and create separation between friends. (Musnad Ahmad, vol. 10, p. 442, Raqm 27670)

The pious predecessors رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـه state: Save yourself from the enemies of the intellect and the thieves of love; these thieves speak offensively and tale tell. Thieves steal wealth, whereas these people (who backbite and tale tell) steal love. (Mustatraf, vol. 1, p. 151)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                    صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! After hearing about some matters that develop hatred, it is hoped that the mindset to leave them has been gained. Let’s now hear about some matters that are beneficial in strengthening love between Muslims and increasing brotherhood.

Meeting with a smile

To develop love within the hearts of Muslims, make a habit to smile when meeting as smiling is a Sunnah of the Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم. Sayyidatuna Umm-e-Darda رَضِیَ الـلّٰـهُ عَنْهَا said in relation to Sayyiduna Abu Darda رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ: ‘He would always converse with a smile, when I asked him about