Human fraternity is defined as "the strong bond that unites two or
more people who come together under its umbrella due to their shared
values."
Human fraternity is a value common to all humanity. It is a framework
for human diversity, encompassing different cultures, laws, and beliefs. It is
a moral value that plays a key role in promoting tolerance, which involves
people accepting and respecting religious and cultural diversity and rejecting
discrimination based on religion or belief. Furthermore, the promotion of human
fraternity stems from and is fueled by tolerance, pluralism, mutual respect,
and acceptance of the diversity of religions and beliefs. All efforts must be
combined to promote the value of human fraternity in order to strengthen peace
and social stability globally, as well as at the regional, national, and local
levels. Human fraternity is a universal value, a historical reality, and a
matter of faith, as evidenced by the words of God. Almighty: “O mankind! Be
dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him
(Adam) He created his wife [Hawwa (Eve)], and from them both He created many
men and women and fear Allah through You demand your mutual (rights) and (do
not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is ever an
All-Watcher over you.” (An-Nisa: 1) Human fraternity is based on the unity of
human dignity, as evidenced by the words of God. Almighty: "And indeed We
have honored the Children of Adam, and We have carried them on land and sea,
and have provided them with At-Taiyibat (lawful good things), and have
preferred them above many of those whom We have created with a marked
preference." (Surat Al-Isra: 70). Human fraternity entails rights that
must be upheld and respected in order to bear fruit in the form of peace, development,
and prosperity for humanity. The first of these controls is religious freedom.
There is no compulsion or coercion in this world. This is what the Qur’an
teaches us in the words of God Almighty: “There is no compulsion in religion.
Verily, the right path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever
disbelieves in Taghut and believes in Allah, then he has grasped the most
trustworthy handhold that will never break. And Allah is All-Hearer,
All-Knower” (Surat Al-Baqarah: 256). The second is kindness and justice towards
those who do not harbor enmity towards us, fight us, or plot against us, as in
the words of God Almighty: “Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly
with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive
you out of your homes. Verily, Allah loves those who deal with equity.”
(Al-Mumtahanah 60:8). The third is arguing with others in a good manner, as in
His saying: “And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in a
good manner, inviting them to Islamic Monotheism with His Verses), except with
such of them as do wrong, and say (to them): "We believe in that which has
been revealed to us and revealed to you; our Ilah (God) and your Ilah (God) is
One (i.e., Allah), and to Him we have submitted (as Muslims)." (Surat
Al-Mumtahanah: 46)
The principles of human brotherhood in the Sunnah are no different from
those in the Quran, for the source is one, and our Prophet Muhammad (peace and
blessings be upon him) does not speak from his own desires; what he speaks is a
revelation from God, and we are certain of it. During the Farewell Pilgrimage,
the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) addressed the people, affirming that
their Lord is One and that no one has superiority over another. He emphasized
that brotherhood is based on shared humanity, lineage, dignity, and a sense of
mutual need, as he said, “O people, your Lord is One. There is no superiority
for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over an Arab, nor for a white
person over a Black person, nor for a Black person over a white person, except
through piety. Indeed, the most honored among you in the sight of God is the
most pious of you.” (Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah; Source: Ghayat al-Maram).
All people, free from oppression and tyranny, yearn for justice, equality,
dignity, security, and happiness. The Islamic principle of mutual support and
compassion is exemplified by the share allocated in Zakat (obligatory charity) to
those whose hearts are to be won over (in Islam). The intention behind the
share of those whose hearts are to be won over is to gain supporters for Islam
on an individual level, while on the level of governments, bodies,
associations, and tribes, it is to stand with the Muslim minorities within
them, or to encourage them to embrace Islam, or to support new Muslims, or to
buy some pens and tongues to defend Islam and its causes against those who
slander it.
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