Likewise...

Likewise, we find that Zaid ibn Haritha married a lady from Quraysh whose name is Zaynab, the Prophet’s cousin and that Juweybir, who was a poor African man married al-Zelfa, a daughter of a very notable rich person because the Qur’an says “The faithful are indeed brothers” and the Prophet (peace be upon him and his household) says: “The believer is equal to the (other) believer.” In view of this, it can be said that Islamic brotherhood is a fundamental covenant that stems from the very creed of Islam, or rather, it is the essence and slogan of the Islamic creed.

It signifies a bond of solidarity and mutual support among Muslims. The closest relationship and bond that can take…