He who alleviates the suffering of a brother out of the sufferings of the world, Allah would alleviate his suffering from the sufferings of the Day of Resurrection, and he who finds relief for one who is hard-pressed, Allah would make things easy for him in the Hereafter, and he who conceals (the faults) of a Muslim, Allah would conceal his faults in the world and in the Hereafter. Allah is at the back of a servant so long as the servant is at the back of his brother, and he who treads the path in search of knowledge, Allah would make that path easy, leading to Paradise for him and those persons who assemble in the house among the houses of Allah (mosques) and recite the Book of Allah and they learn and teach the Qur'an (among themselves) there would descend upon them tranquility and mercy would cover them and the angels would surround them and Allah mentions them in the presence of those near Him, and he who is slow-paced in doing good deeds, his (high) lineage does not make him go ahead.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:
Context
Abu Huraira reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches about the virtues of helping others, emphasizing that alleviating a believer's distress will lead to relief on the Day of Resurrection. The hadith also highlights the importance of supporting those in need and the rewards of seeking knowledge and gathering for the recitation of the Qur'an. This illustrates the interconnectedness of community support and spiritual growth.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to engage in acts of kindness and charity. Whether through volunteering, providing support to those in need, or participating in community gatherings, these actions foster a sense of unity and compassion within society.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity, Community, and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the significance of helping others, community support, and the rewards of performing good deeds.
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.
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.
Let a man of wealth spend from his wealth, and he whose provision is restricted - let him spend from what Allah has given him. Allah does not charge a soul except [according to] what He has given it. Allah will bring about, after hardship, ease.
This hadith is #6687 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.
