Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting your brother with a cheerful face
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Hadith text: Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting yo…
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».
Explanation of the hadith: Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting yo…
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.
Lessons: Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting yo…
- 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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Jurisprudence of Ethics
· Praiseworthy Morals
· Virtues and Manners
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