ISLAMIC SOCIETY

Islamic Society ~ 147 ~ one who keeps a Muslim’s secrets will have his secrets kept by God on that Day.” “Almighty God has told me to be humble: one person should not commit excesses against another, nor should one look down on anyone.” “A Muslim is to another Muslim as one part of a building is to another part: each part strengthens the other parts.” Here the Prophet interlaced his fingers to illustrate this. The picture of Islamic Society which emerges from these sayings of the Prophet shows how a believer should live amongst his fellows: he should look upon them not as strangers, but as if they were a part of himself. When the conduct of others makes him happy, he should realize from this what will make others happy, and act accordingly. Conversely, when he feels distressed by the behaviour of others, he should realize how troubled others would be if he served them in like manner. He is, therefore, careful not to treat anyone in this way. The feeling for one another in any Muslim community should be so great that the whole social framework becomes like one single body. That is,