O Abu Dharr, if you cook broth, increase its water and take care of your neighbors

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Hadith text: O Abu Dharr, if you cook broth, increase its water and…

عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ رَضيَ اللهُ عنهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «يَا أَبَا ذَرٍّ إِذَا طَبَخْتَ مَرَقَةً فَأَكْثِرْ مَاءَهَا، وَتَعَاهَدْ جِيرَانَكَ».

Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Abu Dharr, if you cook broth, increase its water and take care of your neighbors."

Explanation of the hadith: O Abu Dharr, if you cook broth, increase its water and…

Lessons: O Abu Dharr, if you cook broth, increase its water and…

• Encouraging kind treatment of neighbors.
• It is recommended to exchange gifts among neighbors, as it fosters love and increases affection. This exchange is especially encouraged if the food has a pleasant smell and the need of the neighbor is known.
• The encouragement to do good and offer whatever is possible, even if it is little, and to bring joy to fellow Muslims.

Categories : Conciliation and Neighborhood Rulings