Question about the concept of brotherhood in Islam (with non Muslims?)

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There are many narrations relating to the concept of brotherhood in the hadith:

Book 001, Number 0072:
It is arrested on the authority of Anas b. Malik that the Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) observed: one amongst you believes (truly) till one likes for his brother or for his neighbour that which he loves for himself.

Book 001, Number 0073:
It is narrated on the authority of Anas that the Prophet (may peace blessings be upon him) observed: By Him in whose Hand is my life, no, bondsman (truly) believes till he likes for his neighbour, or he (the Holy Prophet) said: for his brother, whatever he likes for himself.

"…..Whoever wishes to be delivered from the fire and enter the garden should die with faith in Allah and the Last Day and should treat the people as he wishes to be treated by them…"
[Sahih Muslim; Book 020, Number 4546]

Does the term "brother" apply to "brothers in Islam" or "brothers in humanity?" How do you know? Also, can anyone explain to me how the Golden Rule applies to non-Muslims?

Thanks.

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Philosopher Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 549 Reputation: 419 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Way of Life: Undisclosed	Question about the concept of brotherhood in Islam (with non Muslims?) - 05-01-2007 There are many narrations relating to the concept of brotherhood in the hadith: Book 001, Number 0072: It is arrested on the authority of Anas b. Malik that the Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) observed: one amongst you believes (truly) till one likes for his brother or for his neighbour that which he loves for himself. Book 001, Number 0073: It is narrated on the authority of Anas that the Prophet (may peace blessings be upon him) observed: By Him in whose Hand is my life, no, bondsman (truly) believes till he likes for his neighbour, or he (the Holy Prophet) said: for his brother, whatever he likes for himself. "…..Whoever wishes to be delivered from the fire and enter the garden should die with faith in Allah and the Last Day and should treat the people as he wishes to be treated by them…" [Sahih Muslim; Book 020, Number 4546] Does the term "brother" apply to "brothers in Islam" or "brothers in humanity?" How do you know? Also, can anyone explain to me how the Golden Rule applies to non-Muslims? Thanks.