Bringing happiness to a Muslim is a Sunnah and an act of great merit. There are many ways in which this can be achieved. Many people find themselves in distress and difficulty. By cheering someone up, it lightens their difficulty and gives hope.
Arguments, quarrels, fights, bullying, mocking and bad conduct have become common today among Muslims. Muslims seem to be fighting over just about everything, especially on social media. Disputes and arguments are detrimental and weaken the resolve of a believer.
Time is the most valuable capital of a man. There can be no price that can be attached to time. In Surah Al-Asr, Allah Ta'ala takes an oath on time, “By time! Verily man is in loss.” This verse implies that those who do not value time are in a state of loss and destruction.
Harbouring malice, ill feelings and bad thoughts about another Muslim is a major sin.
Modern devices, social media and the internet provide us with breaking news almost as it happens. Never before was it so easy to be in touch with the world. Sadly, the benefits of such advancement have been overshadowed by its misuse.
To harbour ill feelings and bad thoughts about others is a major sin. Due to its inner and subtle nature, this vice is often overlooked or taken lightly.
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The Sunnah teaches us to guard our tongues by speaking gently, truthfully and politely.
Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has stated: "Nikah (marriage) is my Sunnah." (Sahih Muslim)
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was most tolerant and would never become enraged or take revenge for any personal matter. An example is mentioned below:
Islam strongly advocates the practice of mashwara (mutual consultation) in matters of importance such as domestic, private, marital, financial, political, etc. Mashwara and consultation is a meritorious practice of great benefit that is encouraged by the Noble Quran and Ahadith.
Breaking family ties and harbouring enmity for a fellow Muslim are major sins. Amongst the categories of people who are not forgiven by Allah Ta’ala on the 15th night of Sha’ban are those who cut ties with relatives.
Hazrat Jabir ibn Sulaym (RA) once requested Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) for advice who advised him, “Do not be vulgar towards anyone. (Abu Dawood, Tirmizi)
Hazrat Ayesha (Radiyallahu Anha) narrates that she heard Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) saying, “Verily a believer can obtain the rank of a person who stands in Ibadat (devotion) at night and fasts during the day through good conduct.” (Abu Dawood)
Harbouring suspicion and ill-thoughts about others is a major sin which is the root cause of many other vices that become the cause of division and disunity in society. Suspicion and ill-thoughts that are not supressed and curbed can lead to jealousy, hatred, gossip, slander, revenge and other major vices. This in turn leads to breakdown in marriages, family ties and social order.
To do good deeds requires effort, time and resources. Once good deeds have been accomplished, protecting them is of utmost importance.
