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"Whoever relieves a Muslim of a burden from the burdens of the world, Allah will relieve him of a burden from the burdens on the Day of Judgement. And whoever helps ease a difficulty in the world, Allah will grant him ease from a difficulty in the world and in the Hereafter. And whoever covers (the faults of) a Muslim, Allah will cover (his faults) for him in the world and the Hereafter. And Allah is engaged in helping the worshipper as long as the worshipper is engaged in helping his brother."
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches the importance of helping others by stating that relieving someone's burden in this life will lead to relief on the Day of Judgment. This principle underscores the interconnectedness of community members and the moral obligation to support one another in times of need.
Modern Application
This principle is relevant today as individuals and organizations engage in charitable acts to support the less fortunate. Whether through volunteering, donating, or simply offering emotional support, these actions contribute to a stronger, more compassionate community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Community because it emphasizes the significance of helping others and fostering a supportive environment within the community.
Whoever intercedes for a good cause will have a reward therefrom; and whoever intercedes for an evil cause will have a burden therefrom. And ever is Allah, over all things, a Keeper.
And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. And if a heavily laden soul calls [another] to [carry some of] its load, nothing of it will be carried, even if he should be a close relative. You can only warn those who fear their Lord unseen and have established prayer. And whoever purifies himself only purifies himself for [the benefit of] his soul. And to Allah is the [final] destination.
That [is so]. And whoever responds [to injustice] with the equivalent of that with which he was harmed and then is tyrannized - Allah will surely aid him. Indeed, Allah is Pardoning and Forgiving.
There is not upon the weak or upon the ill or upon those who do not find anything to spend any discomfort when they are sincere to Allah and His Messenger. There is not upon the doers of good any cause [for blame]. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
This hadith is #1998 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:.
