عمرو بن شمر اليماني

“The Messenger of Allah has said, ‘Every man among you must provide advice to his brother (in belief) just like the advice for his own self.’”

“The Messenger of Allah has said, ‘Whenever you meet, you should do so by offering the greeting of peace and shaking hands and depart each other with a plea to Allah for forgiveness.’”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.) once said, ‘O brother from Ju’f (name of his tribe) belief is superior to Islam and certainty is superior to belief. Nothing there is dearer than certainty.”

“Of the rights of the believer on his believing brother (in belief) is to satisfy his hunger, provide covering for his privacy, facilitate his hardships and pay off his debts. When he dies, look after his family and children.”

“Abu Ja’far (a.s.), has said that the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, would use gifts for food but not charity and he would say, “You must exchange gifts, it gently removes resentment and clears grudges due to animosity and malice.’””

“The smiling of a man for his brother (in belief) is a good deed, so also is removing a speck from him (his eyes). Allah is not worshipped with anything more beloved to Him than bringing joy to the heart of a believer.”

1. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, “One who grants a loan to a believer and remains silent till it is repaid, his wealth will remain pure and angels will send salutations on him till that time.”

“About the words of Allah, the Most Holy, the Most High, ‘He answers the prayers of the righteously striving believers and grants them increasing favors . . . ,’ (42:26) the Imam said, ‘This is a reference to a believing person who prays for his brother (in belief) in his absence and the angel says, “Amin.” Allah, the Majestic and the Most dominant says, ‘You will have twice as much you asked for you brother (in belief) and I have already granted him what you asked for due to your love for him.’”

1. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, “One who heeds the call of a Muslim and relieves him of sorrow and difficulty Allah writes ten rewards for him, increases his rank by ten levels, grants him reward of freeing ten slaves, drives ten calamities away and will grant him ten intercessions on the Day of Judgment.”

Abu Ja`far Muhammad b. `Ali al-Baqir (as) said: O Jabir! Is one who pretends to uphold Shiism (tashayyu`) satisfied with the claim that he loves us, the Ahl al-Bayt? By Allah, our Shi`a are only those who fear and obey Allah. They would not be recognized except by their humility, meekness, trustworthiness, frequent remembrance of Allah, fasting, praying, being good to parents; supporting the neighbours who are poor, less fortunate, in debt, and orphaned; honesty, recitation of the Quran, and holding their tongues regarding the people except in goodness. They are the trustees of their people in the matters. Jabir said: O son of the Messenger of Allah! We do not know anyone today with these qualities. So, he (as) said: O Jabir, do not be carried away by the sects – a man says: “I love `Ali, and I align with him”, then he does not follow that up with action. If he were to say “Surely, I love the Messenger of Allah” – for the Messenger of Allah (s) is better than `Ali (as) – then he does not follow his way or act by his Sunna, then his love for him would not benefit him at all. So, fear Allah, and act by that which is with Allah. There is no relationship between anyone and Allah. The most beloved and most noble of servants to Allah are those who are the most Godfearing and obedient to Him. One does not get closer to Allah except through obedience. Without it, one is not prevented from the Fire, nor does he have a legitimate argument with Allah. Whomever obeys Allah is our friend, and whomever opposes Allah is our enemy. Our wilaya is only upheld by actions and piety.”