Chapter Nineteen: Knowledge of what Allah has Made Obligatory for a Believer Toward His Brother

[166] From Al-Mufaddal ibn 'Umar (peace be upon him), from our Master Al-Sadiq (Mighty is His Might), who said: "Indeed, Allah demands five qualities from a believer toward his brother:

To stand by him and support him in his distress.

To grant him equality in his knowledge (musawatuhu fi 'ilmihi) when his desire [for learning] grows strong.

To console and assist him in his poverty.

To excuse him and help him rise after his stumble.

And to persist in maintaining constant connection with him."

[167] It was narrated from Al-Sikan ibn Muhammad, from Muhammad ibn 'Ali, from 'Uthman ibn 'Isa, from Muhammad ibn Sinan (peace be upon him), from the Master Al-Sadiq (Mighty is His Might), who said: "Whoever shelters a believer, Allah shall bring him closer to Him; whoever restrains his anger toward a believer, Allah shall show him affection; whoever acts