

There is a famous Hadeeth concerning the unity of the Muslims, in which the community of the believers is compared to the human body. The Prophet (PBUH) pointed out that any issue affecting a part of the body transforms it as a whole. If one is suffering a fever, his entire body will experience aches, fatigue, and weakness.
This analogy emphasizes how Muslims should always be together in every state. One’s joy is another’s joy, and one’s sorrow is another’s sorrow. It is unbecoming of a Muslim to disregard the state of his fellow Muslims.
Indeed, if a Muslim is oppressed or wronged, one should not turn a blind eye and undermine his predicament. Conversely, one must appreciate another’s success and share his joy, rather than harboring jealousy and resentment. Hence, it is of importance for every member of the Ummah to be unselfish and caring. Unity is a core component of the Muslim nation.
“The similitude of believers in regard to mutual love, affection, fellow-feeling is that of one body; when any limb of it aches, the whole body aches, because of sleeplessness and fever” (Sahih Muslim).
Prophet Muhammad said to his companions, “Does it please you that you will be one-fourth of the people of Paradise?” They answered, “God is Great.” He added, “Does it please you that you will be one-third of the people of Paradise.” They answered, “God is Great!” He said, “I hope that you will be half of the people of Paradise” (Bukhari and Muslim).
The Prophet PBUH was also known to cry “My Ummah, my Ummah” in his duas (Saheeh Muslim). This indicated how strongly he cared about the state of the believers, especially concerning the Afterlife.





