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TAMIL - AUTHOR : MUFTI A.UMAR SHARIF KASHIMI
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ENGLISH- THE SEALED NECTAR – MEMORIES OF THE PROPHET (PBUH)-AUTHOR- ISSAM DIAB
The Prophet [pbuh] attached to that brotherhood a valid contract; it was not just
meaningless words but rather a valid practice relating to blood and wealth rather than a
passing whim taking the form of accidental greeting.
The Helpers were extremely generous to their brethren-in-faith. Abu Hurairah reported
that they once approached the Prophet [pbuh] with the request that their orchards of
palm trees should be distributed equally between the Muslims of Madinah and their
brethren from Makkah. But the Prophet [pbuh] was reluctant to put this heavy burden
upon them. It was, however, decided that the Emigrants would work in the orchards
alongwith the Helpers and the yield would be divided equally amongst them. [Bukhari 1/312]
Such examples point directly to the spirit of sacrifice, altruism and cordiality on the part of
the Helpers, and also to the feeling of appreciation, gratitude and self-respect that the
Emigrants held dear to their hearts. They took only what helped them eke a reasonable
living. In short, this policy of mutual brotherhood was so wise and timely that many
obstinate problems were resolved wonderfully and reasonably.
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