Translation of Khutba （Friday December 17, 2010）

2010） （Islamic brotherhood）

brotherhood）

Bismillah-r-Rahman-r-RahimW All praises be to Allah, Lord and Sustainer of the worlds, and may the peace and
blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and upon his family and companions.

The Islamic brotherhood that I am talking about is the Islamic brotherhood that can become a permanent basis for social
organisation in Islâm, and this is confirmed by the directives of the Qur'an itself:
Allah SWT says in the Quran in Suratur Al-Hujurat
" Surely believers are but brothers unto each other, so make peace and reconciliation amongst your brothers,…
brothers,…" (S.49
V.10).

In Islâm, faith is the cornerstone of Islamic brotherhood. It keeps Muslims close to each other in a fraternal relationship.
This relationship is based on each brothers submission to Allâh. Islamic brotherhood is a bond of faith as mentioned in
the following saying of the Prophet: SAW, ” The strongest relationship is built on loving for the sake of Allâh and
becoming angry for the sake of Allâh. " (Al-Bukhâri) The importance of brotherhood is highlighted by the institution
of this by the Prophet SAW in his first state in Medina. As many Muslim emigrants were without means of livelihood,
the Prophet SAW laid the obligation of supporting them on the Ansâr. The institution of brotherhood in its case was not
simply a short term measure designed to deal with an immediate economic crisis but a major and permanent feature of
the new social order that was emerging under the Prophet SAW. It represented a deliberate choice in favour of a
collective, co-operative spirit, over individualism and competitiveness. It was not an abstract unity. It was a real life
organic unity that bound all Muslims. The Prophet SAW has described it as such: ” You find the Muslims in their
mutual love and compassion, like one body, should any organ of it fall ill, the rest of the body will share in the fever and
sleeplessness that ensues." (Al-Bukhâri)

The first duty is to render personal aid in the satisfaction of needs, as indicated by the Prophet SAW: "If one of you
goes with your brother to help him fulfill his duty, that is better for him than making a i'tikâf in my mosque for two
months." (narrated by Al-Hakim) The Prophet SAW has said: "The supplication of a Muslim for his brother without
his knowledge is an accepted supplication and will be rewarded by the presence of an angel at his side. Every time he
supplicates for his brother, the angel will say: Amen and the same for you too." (Muslim) On the authority of Anas ibn
Malik, it is noted that the Prophet SAW has said: "None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he
wishes for himself.” (Al-Bukhâri)

The responsibility concerns remaining loyal, truthful and sincere to your brother. The meaning of loyalty is
steadfastness in love and maintaining it to the death with your brother. The Prophet SAW has said: "If one of you
defends the honour of his brother Allâh the Almighty, will keep the hellfire away from his face in the Hereafter."
(Muslim) Loyalty also concerns not befriending the enemies of your brother, because if your friend obeys your enemy
then they share enmity towards you. Loyalty and sincerity also includes love and co-operation, the Prophet SAW said:
"Do not end a friendship, do not turn your back, do not hate each other, and don't envy each other. As a servant of
Allâh, maintain brotherhood. Two Muslims may not remain on non speaking terms with each other for more than three
days." (narrated by Mâlik)

My brothers and sisters in Islâm! We have all heard and seen the words of Allâh and our beloved Prophet Mohammed
SAW. We are not friends or mates unto each other but we are brothers unto each other, forming the same body, but
unfortunately this single body of ours is in need of much spirit, faith, imân and taqwâ which has been missing in recent
years and InshAllâh we are granted this by Allâh the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth

O Allah ! Give us affluence with Your Grace. untill we don’ t need favor from any one.
O Allah ! Guide us to the right path. Strengthen our Iman
O Allah ! Give shifa(cure) to all who are sick
O Allah ! Give Barakah and HalalRizk on our business.
O Allah ! Give us Taufiq and strength to serve Islam and Muslims
O Allah ! May Grant Halal Rizq and safety for Musmims in Japan and all over the world
O Allah ! Accept us for spreading Islam in Japan and all over the world Ya Rabbil Aalameen