A Muslim is a brother to another Muslim?

With the Israeli attacks in Gaza & the Hamas rockets onto Israel, everyone has their 2 cents opinion on who is at fault and can with some justification, condemn one, the other or both.

But without doubt, some of the surprising elements of this issue is that there exists no notable collective Muslim group of countries, be it the Arab League, the OIC or any other collective group which voices their opinion. Is it wrong to think and come to a conclusion that the Muslims in this time and age, an age of Islamic politics, where Muslims are divided by region, countries or sects are all but disjointed, in opinions and actions?

Yet, Islam teaches us otherwise. At least 3 Hadith or Sayings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) which all Muslims should always remember state:

"...A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim, he neither opresses him, nor forsakes him, nor humiliates him. The Piety's here." He said, and while saying so, he pointed towards his chest thrice.

"Any Muslim is a brother of any other Muslim; he should not persecute him or leave him alone in his troubles."

"None among you will be a true believer until he wants for his brother [Muslim] that which he wants for himself."

And here in our tv screens we see the killings of civilians, including children and woman. So where are the Muslim leaders? One cannot fail to wonder, Is this why the common Muslim or those in a less powerful/ influential position who feel the hurt of their Muslim brothers decide to resort to extreme measures & terror? All because the leaders or leaders-to-be fail to take actions or voice a concerted view concerned for some other implication, be it political, economic or social.

To all Muslims, let us pray for some form of peace for those in need and keep in mind the Hadith of the Prophet (pbuh) when seeing evil:

"Whoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart, and that is the weakest of faith."