Hadith About Helping Others
أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: «إِذَا أَرَادَ أَحَدُكُمْ أَنْ يَشْفَعَ فِي أَمْرٍ كَانَ عِنْدَهُ فَلْيَبْدَأْ بِشِفَاعَتِهِ لِأَخِيهِ». رواه الترمذي وأحمد
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "If one of you wishes to intercede in a matter he has with him, let him start by interceding for his brother."
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A hadith is a saying or tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In Islam, helping others is a fundamental part of faith and morality. One hadith in particular states: “Whoever relieves a Muslim of a difficulty of this world, Allah will relieve him of one of the difficulties of the Day of Resurrection.” (Tirmidhi) This hadith highlights the importance of helping others, as it promises a great reward from Allah for those who make an effort to assist their fellow Muslims. It also emphasizes that helping others is not only an act of charity, but also an act of faith.
In addition, numerous other hadiths emphasize the importance of helping others. For example, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever helps his brother in his time of need, Allah will help him in his time of need.” (Tirmidhi). This hadith teaches us that by helping others, we can expect Allah to help us in return. Finally, it is important to note that helping others does not necessarily mean providing material assistance. It can also include providing emotional and spiritual support. For example, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The greatest kind of charity is to provide a word of comfort to someone in distress.” (Tirmidhi).
This hadith reminds us that our words have power, and that we should use them to support and comfort our fellow Muslims. In summary, helping others is an important part of our faith, and numerous hadiths emphasize its importance. We should strive to offer our assistance in whatever form we can, whether it is material, emotional, or spiritual. In doing so, we can expect to receive Allah’s help in our own time of need.
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