Shall I not tell you of something better in degree than fasting, prayer, and charity?
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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Dāwūd and At-Tirmidhi
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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Hadith text: Shall I not tell you of something better in degree than…
Explanation of the hadith: Shall I not tell you of something better in degree than…
The Prophet (ﷺ) asked his Companions: Shall I tell you of something that brings a greater reward than frequently performing voluntary fasting, prayer, and charity? They said: Yes. He said: It is reconciling between those in conflict, for disputes lead to division, estrangement, hatred, and turning away from one another. The enmity that results from discord is a trait that destroys and eradicates both religion and worldly life, just as a razor completely removes hair.
Lessons: Shall I not tell you of something better in degree than…
- The Prophet (ﷺ) used to ask his Companions questions and arouse their eagerness to know the answer.
- At-Tībi said: This Hadīth encourages and urges reconciliation between people and the avoidance of causing discord, for reconciliation is a means of holding fast to the rope of Allah and preventing division among Muslims. Discord, on the other hand, is a breach in the religion; thus, whoever strives to mend it and remove its corruption attains a rank higher than that of one who fasts, prays, and is occupied only with his own personal worship.
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