Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and arrange for the release of captives

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Al-Bukhāri

Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and arrange for the re…

عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى الأَشْعَرِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: «أَطْعِمُوا الجَائِعَ، وَعُودُوا المَرِيضَ، وَفُكُّوا العَانِيَ».

Abu Mūsa al-Ash‘ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and arrange for the release of captives."

Explanation of the hadith: Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and arrange for the re…

Lessons: Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and arrange for the re…

• Encouragement of cooperation and mutual support among Muslims.
• Encouragement to feed the hungry who need food, as this is a commanded act.
• The legitimacy of visiting the sick-to comfort their hearts, pray for them, and attain reward, among other benefits.
• The importance of striving to free a captive if he is taken by the disbelievers-whether through paying a ransom for his release or by arranging an exchange of captives.

Categories : Praiseworthy Morals