Sahih Muslim #6525

The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لإِسْحَاقَ - قَالَ أَبُو كَامِلٍ حَدَّثَنَا وَقَالَ، إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الصَّمَدِ الْعَمِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عِمْرَانَ، الْجَوْنِيُّ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَا أَبَا ذَرٍّ إِذَا طَبَخْتَ مَرَقَةً فَأَكْثِرْ مَاءَهَا وَتَعَاهَدْ جِيرَانَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Abu Dharr, when you prepare the broth, add water to that and give that (as a present) to your neighbour.
Narrated by Abu Dharr reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Dharr narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised him to prepare broth with plenty of water and to share it with neighbors. This hadith highlights the significance of community and hospitality, encouraging individuals to look after their neighbors and share resources generously. It reflects the values of compassion and social responsibility within a community.

Modern Application

In today's society, this hadith serves as a reminder to foster community ties and support neighbors, particularly those in need. Acts of kindness, such as sharing food, can strengthen bonds and promote a sense of belonging.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Hospitality because it emphasizes the importance of caring for neighbors and sharing resources within the community.

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This hadith is #6525 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Dharr reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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