Riyad as-Salihin, 237
Anas (May Allah bepleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or is oppressed". A man enquired: "O Messenger of Allah! I help him when he is oppressed, but how can I help him when he is an oppressor?" He (ﷺ) said, "You can keep him from committing oppression. That will be your help to him". <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “انصر أخاك ظالمًا أو مظلومًا” فقال رجل: يا رسول الله أنصره إذا كان مظلومًا أرأيت إن كان ظالمًا كيف أنصره؟ قال: "تحجزه -أو تمنعه- من الظلم فإن ذلك نصره” ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 237
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is obligatory to support both the oppressed and the oppressor according to the manner mentioned by the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).<br>
2) Fulfilling the due rights of brotherhood in faith is one of the requirements of faith.<br>
3) The Muslim community is the one where meanings of mutual support in righteousness and piety are evident.