Ukhuwwah — Ukhuwwah
Brotherhood in faith — loving for others what you love for yourself, with rights: visiting, advising, defending, forgiving.
Also searched as: ukhuwwah meaning • brotherhood islam • bhai chara islam • muslim unity
Proof • Quran 49:10
إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ
Hadith • Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
لَا يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى يُحِبَّ لِأَخِيهِ
Common misconception
Brotherhood is not group loyalty against truth — love for Allah’s sake corrects brothers, never covers their wrongs.
Practice in 3 steps
- Visit or call one brother/sister weekly.
- Defend an absent believer from backbiting.
- Give sincere private advice once a month.
Proof: Quran 49:10 • Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Ukhuwwah?
Brotherhood in faith — loving for others what you love for yourself, with rights: visiting, advising, defending, forgiving.
What is the proof for Ukhuwwah?
Quran 49:10 and Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. Brotherhood is not group loyalty against truth — love for Allah’s sake corrects brothers, never covers their wrongs.
How do I practice Ukhuwwah daily?
1. Visit or call one brother/sister weekly. 2. Defend an absent believer from backbiting. 3. Give sincere private advice once a month.
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