Sahih al-Bukhari #5779

Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ ثَوْرِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْغَيْثِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ السَّاعِي عَلَى الأَرْمَلَةِ وَالْمِسْكِينِ كَالْمُجَاهِدِ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ـ وَأَحْسِبُهُ قَالَ، يَشُكُّ الْقَعْنَبِيُّ ـ كَالْقَائِمِ لاَ يَفْتُرُ، وَكَالصَّائِمِ لاَ يُفْطِرُ ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The one who looks after and works for a widow and for a poor person is like a warrior fighting for Allah's Cause." (The narrator Al-Qa'nabi is not sure whether he also said "Like the one who prays all the night without slackness and fasts continuously and never breaks his fast.")
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of caring for those in need, specifically widows and the poor. He equates the efforts of those who support these individuals to the noble act of fighting in Allah's cause. This highlights the value of social responsibility and compassion within the community, encouraging believers to actively assist those who are vulnerable.

Modern Application

Today, this principle manifests in various forms of charity and community service. Individuals can volunteer their time or resources to help widows and the needy, fostering a sense of solidarity and support within society. Acts of kindness, such as providing meals or financial assistance, embody this hadith's message.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Community because it underscores the significance of supporting vulnerable members of society, such as widows and the poor.

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This hadith is #5779 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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