The Rights of Muslims


  • Overlook the faults of a Muslim.
  • When he cries, have mercy on him.
  • Conceal his shortcomings.
  • Accept his excuses.
  • Remove his difficulties.
  • Always be good to him.
  • Gaining his love is an accomplishment.
  • Fulfil his promises.
  • When he falls ill, visit him.
  • When he passes away, make doa for him.
  • Accept his invitation.
  • Accept his gifts.
  • When he shows kindness to you, show kindness to him in return.
  • Be grateful for his favours upon you.
  • Help and assist him at the time of need.
  • Safeguard his family and children.
  • Assist him in his work.
  • Listen to his advice.
  • Accept his intercession.
  • Do not make him feel despondent over his ambitions.
  • When he sneezes and says “Alhamdulillah”, say “Yarhamukallah” in reply.
  • If you find a lost item of his, return it to him.
  • Reply to his greeting.
  • When you converse with him, speak with humility and in a good manner.
  • Be kind and friendly to him.
  • When he takes an oath with regard to you, confident that you will fulfil it, then you must fulfil it.
  • If anyone oppresses him, go to his assistance. If he oppresses someone, prevent him.
  • Be friendly to him and do not antagonize him.
  • Do not disgrace him.
  • Whatever you like for yourself, like for him as well.
  • When you meet him, make salam to him. If a man shakes the hand of a man, and a woman shakes the hand of a woman, it will be even better.
  • If a quarrel takes place between the two of you, do not cut-off speaking to him for more than three days.
  • Do not have evil thoughts of him.
  • Do not be jealous of him nor should you hate him.
  • Direct him towards good deeds and stop him from evil deeds.
  • Have mercy on the young and respect the elderly.
  • If there is a conflict between two Muslims, try and reconcile them.
  • Do not speak ill of him.
  • Do not cause him any loss; neither in his wealth nor in his honour.
  • If he is sitting, do not make him get up and take his place.