04/02/2026
Help Your Brother, Whether He is the Oppressor or the Oppressed
Allah’s Messengerصلى الله عليه وسلم said,
“Help your brother, whether he is the oppressor or the
oppressed one. People asked, O Allah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم! How
can we help him if he is an oppressor? The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
“By preventing his hands from oppressing others.”
(Bukhari : 2444)
This Hadith highlights the concept of true brotherhood and responsibility
in Islam. It teaches us that helping someone doesn't only mean assisting
them in their struggles or needs, but also guiding them when they are in
the wrong. Supporting those who are wronged is an obligation in Islam. It involves
standing up for justice and ensuring the rights of the oppressed are restored.
True help for an oppressor is stopping them from committing injustice. This could mean advising them, preventing them from wrongdoing, or intervening in a way that redirects them to the right path. Use wisdom and kindness when correcting someone's wrong actions. Avoid enabling their oppression by staying silent or supporting unjust acts.