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Riyad as-Salihin 1379 (Book 12, Hadith 4) #37868
The Value of Guiding Others

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) told 'Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) that guiding a single person to the right path is better than having many possessions.

Sahl bin Sa'd (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet said to 'Ali (May Allah be pleased with him), "By Allah, if a single person is guided by Allah through you, it will be better for you than a whole lot of red camels". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن سهل بن سعد رضي الله عنه أن النبي قال لعلي رضي الله عنه ‏:‏ ‏ "‏فوالله لأن يهدي الله بك رجلا واحدا خير من حمر النعم‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

TOPICS
guidance  *  camels  *  person  *  better  *  hidayah  *  qasab  *  wahid  *  afdalu

QUICK LESSONS:
Helping others, Guiding people towards righteousness, Doing good deeds

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith highlights the importance of guiding others to the right path. It teaches us that it is more valuable and rewarding to help someone find their way in life than it is to have material possessions. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was telling Ali ibn Abi Talib that if he were able to guide even one person towards righteousness and faith in Allah then this would be better for him than having a lot of red camels. This hadith emphasizes the importance of helping others and being an example for them by living according to Islamic teachings ourselves. It also shows us how much reward we can get from doing good deeds such as teaching people about Islam or helping them in any other way we can. We should strive to do our best in order for others around us benefit from our knowledge and experience so they too can live a righteous life pleasing to Allah SWT.

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