Allah Almighty says: {The believers are but brothers} [Surat al-Hujurāt: 10] And He says: {Indeed, those who like to see indecency spread among the believers will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter; Allah knows and you do not know.} [Surat al-Nūr: 19]
1577/1- Wāthilah ibn al-Asqa‘ (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Do not show rejoice at the misfortune of your brother, lest Allah should have mercy on him and subject you to affliction.” [Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi; he classified it as Hasan (sound)] [10]
In this chapter as well is the Hadīth reported by Abu Hurayrah previously cited in the chapter on spying: “The whole of a Muslim is inviolable for another Muslim... ”
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1) It is recommended that Muslims be merciful to one another and show sympathy to one another when afflictions strike.
2) Gloating at fellow Muslims helps the devil against them and makes them despair of Allah’s mercy.