Those who are merciful are shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to the inhabitant…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, At-Tirmidhi, and Ahmad

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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: Those who are merciful are shown mercy by the Most Merc…

Explanation of the hadith: Those who are merciful are shown mercy by the Most Merc…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) points out that those who show mercy to others are shown mercy by the Most Merciful with His mercy, which encompasses all things - a fitting recompense.

Then, he (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) enjoined mercy towards all those on earth, including human beings, animals, birds, and other kinds of creatures. As recompense for that, Allah, from above His heavens, will show mercy to you.

Lessons: Those who are merciful are shown mercy by the Most Merc…

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