An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
9. Manners In Society
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IT IS NOT FOR A MUSLIM TO FIGHT
ANOTHER MUSLIM
“Whoever takes up arms against us is not one of
us,” observed the Prophet.
IT IS FOR GOD TO JUDGE
Abdullah ibn Umar was one of those who swore
allegiance to Yazid after the death of Muawiyah. “If
good comes of it, (i.e., the Caliphate of Yazid) we
shall be well pleased,” said he, on swearing his
allegiance, “and if not, we shall be patient.”
NOT PERMITTING DISAGREEMENT TO
UNDERMINE MUTUAL RESPECT
The civil wars, which took place after the death of
Uthman, were unfortunate episodes in Islamic
history. Yet they were waged, not by base, ignoble
individuals, but by people of the highest character.
Many incidents, which took place in the heat of
battle, testify to the chivalry of the combatants.
During the war between Ali and Muawiyah, for
instance, it was common for the two armies to fight
one another during the day, then help in burying
