"There are three whom Allah loves and three whom Allah hates. As for those whom Allah loves: Then a man who came to a people and asked them by Allah, and he did not ask them due to any relation between him and them, but they did not give him. So a man stayed behind them and gave him secretly, none knew about what he gave except Allah and the one he gave. And, a group of people who traveled the night until when sleep became more beloved to them than all the things that equal it and they lay their heads down, but a man stoop up humbling himself to Me and reciting My Ayat. And a man who was in a small expedition and met the enemy and they were vanquished, yet he faced them until he was killed or victory was granted to him. And the three whom Allah hates are, the old man who commits adultery, the arrogant poor man, and the oppressive rich man." Another chain reports a similar narration.
Narrated by Abu Dharr narrated that the Prophet(s.a.w) said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) outlines three categories of individuals whom Allah loves and three whom He dislikes. The hadith illustrates the virtues of selflessness, humility, and bravery in the face of adversity. It serves as a moral compass for believers, guiding them toward actions that align with divine approval.
Modern Application
This principle can be applied in everyday life by striving to perform good deeds without seeking recognition, showing humility regardless of one's status, and demonstrating courage in challenging situations. Such actions can foster a positive community and strengthen personal character.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of virtuous actions and the rewards associated with them, as highlighted by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
O you who have believed, whoever of you should revert from his religion - Allah will bring forth [in place of them] a people He will love and who will love Him [who are] humble toward the believers, powerful against the disbelievers; they strive in the cause of Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the favor of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.
You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred. Those - He has decreed within their hearts faith and supported them with spirit from Him. And We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him - those are the party of Allah. Unquestionably, the party of Allah - they are the successful.
Who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts are fearful, and [to] the patient over what has afflicted them, and the establishers of prayer and those who spend from what We have provided them.
And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger - those will be with the ones upon whom Allah has bestowed favor of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are those as companions.
This hadith is #2638 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on the description of Paradise. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Abu Dharr narrated that the Prophet(s.a.w) said:.