Whoever protects the honor of his brother in his absence, Allah will protect his face from…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by At-Tirmidhi and Ahmad

Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: Whoever protects the honor of his brother in his absenc…

عن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «مَنْ رَدَّ عَنْ عِرْضِ أَخِيهِ رَدَّ اللهُ عَنْ وَجْهِهِ النَّارَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ».

Abu ad-Dardā’ (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever protects the honor of his brother in his absence, Allah will protect his face from the Fire on the Day of Judgment."

Explanation of the hadith: Whoever protects the honor of his brother in his absenc…

Lessons: Whoever protects the honor of his brother in his absenc…

• It is prohibited to backbite or slander Muslims.
• Recompense is of the same type as one's deeds. So, whoever defends the honor of his fellow Muslim, Allah will defend him against the Fire.
• Islam is a religion of fraternity and mutual support among its adherents.

Categories : Virtues and Manners · Praiseworthy Morals