demeaning him. That is the purport of His words: “And lower your wing to the believers” (15:88).

In a second verse He says: “And lower your wing to those who follow you among the believers” (26:215). Such, then, is the Muslim’s duty toward his brothers: to be gentle and accommodating in both speech and action, for this brings about affection and mutual harmony. Affection and harmony are objectives sought by the Sacred Law; for that reason the Prophet ﷺ forbade everything that provokes enmity and hatred—such as selling over the sale of a fellow Muslim, bidding over his bid, and other practices well known to many. Allah is the One who grants success.

Allah the Exalted also said: “Whoever kills a soul—unless it be in retaliation for another soul or for spreading corruption in the land—it is as though he has killed all mankind; and whoever saves a life, it is as though he has saved all mankind” (5:32).

222 – Abū Mūsā, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The believer to another believer is like a building; each part strengthens the other,” and he intertwined his fingers. Agreed upon.

Explanation

Several verses have already been cited to show the gravity of violating the sanctity of Muslims, the gentleness owed to them, and the obligation to treat them well. Among those verses that underscore the gravity of a Muslim’s inviolability