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When does one put the comfort or interests of others in front of one’s own? What are the limits

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Answered by Mufti Mohamed Umer Ibrahim

When does one put the comfort or interests of others in front of one’s own? What are the limits? Does it apply to non-Muslims?

Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

The Answer in the Name of Allah

Wa alaik as salam

Allah Almighty has commanded us to be kind to all those who temporarily happen to be beside us irrespective of his religion (Sura An Nisa). The hadiths regarding behavior that specifically mention the word Muslim do not mean that they apply only to Muslims.

The word ‘Muslim’ has been mentioned by way of urf (customarily) because the people around the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) were Muslims. This is how my respected teacher Shaikh Muhammad Rafi Usmani explained it to us during his lessons on Sahih Muslim.

And Allah knows best.

Was salam

Mohammed-Umer Ibn Ibrahim

Faraz notes: Thus, one is to be kind and good to others in general, and at least wish for them what one wishes for oneself of the good. When reasonably possible, it is best and most virtuous—though not legally obligatory—to put their interest before one’s own.

 

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