Sisterhood in Islam (written by a sister)

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Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Baraktuh

 

My Dear Sister in Islam:

 

Insha-Allah, everything is well with you and those close to you. I am

writing this letter to let you know how much I care and to help us

both gain an understanding of what Sisterhood in Islam really means,

Insha-Allah. I care about you because we share something that is more

special than the whole world and all that it contains; we share the

belief in the Onenesss of Allah (SWT) and the religion that He (SWT)

has given to us. This is a gift that transcends any differences we may

have in regard to race, color, nationality, culture or language. Being

a sister in Islam is one of the many blessings that comes from

acceptance of the true path of Allah (SWT). It is also a

responsibility that we each have as members of the Muslim Ummah. To

fufill our obligation, we first need to understand what is required of us.

 

This is what the bond of Sisterhood in Islam means to me, based upon

the wisdom of Allah and his Prophet Muhammad (SAW),

"...And lower your wing for the believers (be courteous to the

fellow-believers)." (Al-Hijr 15:88)

 

 

The Prophet (SAW) said,

 

"None of you has Iman (faith) until he desires for his brother (or

sister) Muslim that which he desires for himself (or herself)."

(Bukhari and Muslim)

 

 

He (SAW) also said,

 

"The Muslims in their mutual love, kindness and compasion are like the

human body where when one of its parts is in agony the entire body

feels the pain, both in sleeplessness and fever." (Bukhari and Muslim)

 

 

I love you for the sake of Allah (SWT) ...

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said,

 

"On the Day of Judgement, Allah, the Most High, will announce, 'Where

are those who love each other for the sake of My pleasure? This day I

am going to shelter them in the shade provided by Me. Today there is

no shade except My shade." (Muslim)

 

 

I will be sure to tell you of my love, Insha-Allah ...

 

The Prophet (SAW) said,

 

"If a person loves his brother, he should inform him of this fact."

(Abu Dawud and Tirmidi)

 

 

I will be merciful and compasionate toward you, Insha-Allah ...

 

Allah (SWT) says,

 

"Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are

severe against the disbelievers, and merciful among themselves..."

(Al-Fath 48:29)

 

 

The Prophet (SAW) said,

 

"Do not be envious of other Muslims; do not overbid at auctions

against another Muslim; do not have malice against a Muslim; do not go

against a Muslim and forsake him; do not make an offering during a

pending transaction. O' servants of Allah, be like brothers (or

sisters) with each other. A Muslim is the brother (or sister) of

another Muslim; do not hurt him (or her), or look down upon him (or

her) or bring shame on him (or her). Piety is a matter of heart (The

Prophet (SAW) repeated this thrice). It is enough evil for a person to

look down upon his Muslim brother (or sister). The blood, property and

honor of a Muslim is inviolable to a Musilm." (Muslim)

 

 

I will keep company with you, Insha-Allah ...

 

The Prophet (SAW) said,

 

"Keep company with a believer only, and let your food be eaten only by

the righteous." (Abu Dawud and Tirmidi)

 

 

He (SAW) also said,

 

"A person is likely to follow the faith of his friend, so look whom

you befriend." (Abu Dawud and Tirmidi)

 

 

I will help you when necessary and I will cover your shortcomings,

Insha-Allah ...

 

The Prophet (SAW) said,

 

"One who helps a fellow Muslim in removing his (or her) difficulty in

this world, Allah will remove the former's distress on the Day of

Judgement. He who helps to remove the hardship of another, will have

his difficulties removed by Allah in this world and in the Hereafter.

One who covers the shortcomings of another Muslim, will have his

faults covered up in this world and the next by Allah. Allah continues

to help a servant so long as he goes on helping his own brother (or

sister)." (Muslim)

 

 

I will encourage you to the right, Insha-Allah ...

 

Allah (SWT) says,

 

"The believers, men and women. are Auliya (helpers, supporters,

friends, protectors) of one another, they enjoin (on people) Al-Ma'ruf

(i.e. Islamio Monotheism and all that Islma orders one to do), and

forbids (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. polytheism and disbelief of all

kinds, and all that Islam has forbidden); they offer their prayers

perfectly (Iqamat-as-Salat); and give the Zakat and obey Allah and His

Messenger. Allah will have His mercy upon them. Surely, Allah is

All-Mighty, All-Wise." (At-Tauba 9:71)

 

 

When the Prophet (SAW) instructed,

 

"Help your (Muslim) brother (or sister) when he commits a wrong and

when a wrong is committed against him, someone asked, "O Messenger of

Allah, I understand how I can help him if a wrong is committed against

him, but how can I help him if he is himself committing a wrong?" At

that the Prophet (SAW) answered, "Stopping him from committing the

wrong is helping him." (Bukhari)

 

 

I will fulfill my minimum duties and beyond, Insha-Allah ...

 

The Prophet (SAW) said,

 

"A Muslim owes six obligations towards another Muslim: when you meet

him (or her), salute him (or her) saying 'asalamu Alaikum; when he (or

she) invites you, accept his (or her) invitation; when he (or she)

solicits your advice, advise him (or her) sincerely; when he (or she)

sneezes and praises Allah, respond with the supplication Yarhamuk

Allah (Allah have mercy on you); when he (or she) falls sick, visit

him (or her); on his (or her) death, join his (or her funeral)." (Muslim)

 

 

He (SAW) also said,

 

"When a Muslim visits his (or her) Muslim brother (or sister) who is

sick, he (or she) certainly gathers the fruits of Paradise until he

(or she) returns (from visiting)." (Muslim)

 

 

You should understand, dear sister, that these are only some of the

promises that I have made to you and to Allah (SWT), Insha-Allah. I

will strive to fufill each of them to the best of my ability,

Insha-Allah. Insha-Allah you will do the same for all of your sisters

in Islam. This will not only enhance our bounds of Sisterhood, but

will also strengthen the fibers of the Muslim Ummah as we acquire and

utilize the wisdom of Islam, Insha-Allah. Our ultimate goal is to gain

the pleasure of Allah (SWT), as well as His Mercy and Blessings,

Insha-Allah. May we both find the true peace that comes with being a

Muslim and attaing the highest of rewards: Paradise. Ameen!!!

 

With true love,

 

Your Sister in Islam

 

Walaikum salam Wa Rahmatullah Wa Baraktuh

[S.O.S]

This will not only enhance our bounds of Sisterhood, but

will also strengthen the fibers of the Muslim Ummah as we acquire and

utilize the wisdom of Islam, Insha-Allah.

Dear sister, What most people don’t realise about Islamic sisterhood, is its overall significance for the cohesion and tenderness experienced in the home, community, society and the Ummah as a whole, which, by Allah’s leave, nurtures and collectivises the mother-child relationship to an equally important sisterhood-society relationship. One only needs to understand in order to appreciate all the aspects of life, made possible by our tireless sisters, daughters, wives and mothers.

 

These are truly beautiful words of a sincere sister to an equally sincere sister. May Allah strengthen your love and bonds made for his sake, and I greet you both in peace.

 

WCWW

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Originally posted by Shams-ud-Din:

Dear sister, What most people don’t realise about Islamic sisterhood, is its overall significance for the cohesion and tenderness experienced in the home, community, society and the Ummah as a whole, which, by Allah’s leave, nurtures and collectivises the mother-child relationship to an equally important sisterhood-society relationship. One only needs to understand in order to appreciate all the aspects of life, made possible by our tireless sisters, daughters, wives and mothers.

Assalamu Alaikum,

 

Very true...Jazakum'Allahu Kairan brother/sister