Hadith: When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that he loves him
عن المِقدام بن معدي كرب رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
«إِذَا أَحَبَّ الرَّجُلُ أَخَاهُ فَلْيُخْبِرْهُ أَنَّهُ يُحِبُّهُ».
[صحيح] - [رواه أبو داود والترمذي والنسائي في الكبرى وأحمد] - [سنن أبي داود: 5124]
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Al-Miqdām ibn Ma‘di Karib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that he loves him."
[Authentic] - [Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasā’i in Al-Kubra and by Ahmad] - [Sunan Abi Dawood - 5124]
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) demonstrates one of the means that strengthens the bond between the believers and spreads love among them: If a person loves his fellow Muslim, he should tell him that he loves him.
Benefits from the Hadith
- It points out the merit of love being purely for Allah's sake, not for worldly interests.
- It is recommended to tell the one you love for Allah's sake that you love him. This will increase your love and friendliness.
- Spreading love among the believers boosts their fraternity in faith, and protects society from disintegration and disunity.
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