Hadith: Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting your brother with a cheerful face
عن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال: قال لي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم:
«لَا تَحْقِرَنَّ مِنَ الْمَعْرُوفِ شَيْئًا، وَلَوْ أَنْ تَلْقَى أَخَاكَ بِوَجْهٍ طَلْقٍ».
[صحيح] - [رواه مسلم] - [صحيح مسلم: 2626]
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Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said to me:
"Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting your brother with a cheerful face."
[Authentic hadith] - [Narrated by Muslim] - [Sahih Muslim - 2626]
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) urges us to do good and not belittle any act of goodness, even if it is simple. An example is meeting one another with a cheerful face. A Muslim should be keen on doing this, for it brings a sense of friendliness and joy to his Muslim brother.
Benefits from the Hadith
- The Hadīth highlights the merit of mutual love among the believers and that they meet one another with cheerful and smiling faces.
- It points to the perfection and comprehensiveness of this Shariah and that its teachings unite Muslims and set their affairs aright.
- It urges us to do good deeds, even if little.
- It is recommended to bring joy to Muslims, as it creates friendliness among them.
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