THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY: Islam’s Ethical and Spiritual Outlook

CULTURE OF COMPASSION Even when hurt, they honour their obligations. A person of conscience never acts dishonourably—they may oppose, but never resort to baseless accusations. A person of integrity can be an opponent, but never petty. PRAYER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT One notable event in Islamic history is known as Mu’akhaat (brotherhood). When Muslims from Makkah migrated to Madinah, the Prophet of Islam instructed them: “Pair up in the way of God, two by two, as brothers.” (Seerah Ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 109) Following this guidance, each Ansari (native of Madinah) took a Muhajir (migrant from Makkah) as his brother. The Ansar generously shared their belongings—half for themselves and half for their newly arrived brothers. The details of this extraordinary gesture are well documented in the books of Seerah (biographies of the Prophet). This example of selfless giving has no equal in known human history. The Muhajirun were deeply moved by the generosity of the Ansar. As narrated by Anas, a Companion of the Prophet: “The Muhajirun said, ‘O Messenger of God, we have never seen a people more generous in small things, or more selfless with great things, than those we have come to. They have relieved us of burdens and made us partners in their wealth. We are afraid that they will earn all the reward!’ The Prophet replied, ‘No, as long as you continue