"Brothers and Sisters in Islam". A simple quote but one which's meaning can be great. No doubt a quote which we have all come across at least once. It's all good calling each other akhi or ukthi over social networking sites or in person but what is the deeper meaning?
When the Prophet (s.a.w) migrated to Madinah, he had said to the Muhajiroon and the Ansaar that, "You are all brothers in Islam." This was taken so literally that one Ansaar who was partnered with a Muhajir, told him that whatever is mine is yours and was even prepared to give one of his wives to the Muhajir (Cannot remember the names of the Sahabi off the top of my head).
My point being, it irritates me a little if someone calls me "Brother" whether it be it a boy or girl, simply because once you call me your "brother", unless I can fulfill my duties as a brother towards you, I find it a disrespect to the term. Some only use the term to either 'sister zone' or 'brother zone' someone which is just ridiculous. A total mockery of the whole concept. You may think it trivial, but this is a matter that means a lot more to me than a quote. Therefore, I would appreciate if you do not label me as your 'brother' unless I can fulfill my brotherly duties towards you.
I hope you'll take time and read my future blog posts. If you ever wish to talk, I am only a tweet away @TheFursaan :)
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