Print Worksheet Read the following extract of a modern non-fiction book and answer the questions

al-Eethaar - Favouring others

You should put your brothers need over your own. Allah says,

“And those who, before them, had homes (in al-Madinah) and had adopted the Faith, love those who emigrate to them, and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they have been given (from the booty of Bani An-Nadir), and give them (emigrants) preference (ithaar) over themselves, even though they were in need of that. And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, such are they who will be the successful.” al-Qur’an, Surah al-Hashr, 59: 9

Anas bin Maalik (ra) narrated that the Prophet (saw) said,

“None of you believes until he loves for his brother that which he loves for himself.” Saheeh al-Bukhari and Saheeh al-Muslim

What does the term al-Eethaar mean?

  1. Reconciling between Muslims
  2. Favouring others
  3. Debating without knowledge
  4. Life Span

Read the article about al-Eethaar and point to the main lesson learnt from the topic.

  1. You should put your brothers need over your own.
  2. You should know about ritual cleanliness.
  3. You must know that it is forbidden for a woman to leave her house without permission.
  4. You must know it is forbidden to provoke anyone.

Explain in your own words what you understand about Favouring others.