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Riyad as-Salihin 1373 (Book 11, Hadith 89) #37862
The Reward of Mercy and Kindness

SUMMARY: This hadith speaks of the reward for those who show mercy and kindness to those in need.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "He who gives respite to someone who is in straitened circumstances, or grants him remission, Allah will shelter him in the shade of His Throne, on the Day of Resurrection, when there will be no shade except its shade". At- Tirmidhi.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله ‏:‏ ‏ "‏من أنظر معسرًا أو وضع له، أظله الله يوم القيامة تحت ظل عرشه يوم لا ظل إلا ظله‏"‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه الترمذي وقال‏:‏ حديث حسن صحيح‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
mercy  *  kindness  *  compassion  *  forgiveness  *  istighna  *  infaq  *  hifz  *  chilm  *  karamah  *  rahimah  *  maghfirah

QUICK LESSONS:
Give respite or grant remission to people in need; Offer kind words and smiles; Strive to help others as much as possible; Show mercy and kindness towards all creatures.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks of the great reward that awaits those who show mercy and kindness to others. It encourages us to be generous with our time and resources when helping people in need. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that if someone gives respite or grants remission to someone in straitened circumstances then Allah will shelter them under His Throne on the Day of Resurrection when there will be no shade except its shade. This is a powerful reminder that we should always strive to help others as much as we can because it is an act beloved by Allah SWT which will bring us closer to Him on the Day of Judgment. We should also remember that even small acts such as offering kind words or a smile can make a huge difference in someone's life.

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