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A hadith and commentary.

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"Let your hands be soft for your brothers."

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Commentary:

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This is a phrase the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to say

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while he was straightening the rows for prayer.

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It is as if he were saying:

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If your brother standing next to you takes your hand

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to move you forward or backward in the row,

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do not resist or become annoyed.

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Rather, be compliant and yielding toward him,

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because he is your brother,

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and because he intends good for you.

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This is how we ought to be in recommended and permissible matters:

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that we cooperate and remain gentle,

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that we strive for harmony and accord,

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and that we abandon discord and division.

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May this noble and beautiful phrase—

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"Let your hands be soft for your brothers"—

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be one of our mottos,

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a phrase that circulates constantly upon our tongues,

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and one that is present and applied in our daily interactions.