بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
أحبُّ الناسِ إلى اللهِ أنْفَعُهُمْ لِلنَّاسِ ، و أحبُّ الأعمالِ إلى اللهِ عزَّ وجلَّ سُرُورٌ يدْخِلُهُ على مسلمٍ ، أوْ يكْشِفُ عنهُ كُرْبَةً ، أوْ يقْضِي عنهُ دَيْنًا، أوْ تَطْرُدُ عنهُ جُوعًا ، و لأنْ أَمْشِي مع أَخٍ لي في حاجَةٍ أحبُّ إِلَيَّ من أنْ اعْتَكِفَ في هذا المسجدِ ، يعني مسجدَ المدينةِ شهرًا ، و مَنْ كَفَّ غضبَهُ سترَ اللهُ عَوْرَتَهُ ، و مَنْ كَظَمَ غَيْظَهُ ، و لَوْ شاءَ أنْ يُمْضِيَهُ أَمْضَاهُ مَلأَ اللهُ قلبَهُ رَجَاءً يومَ القيامةِ ، و مَنْ مَشَى مع أَخِيهِ في حاجَةٍ حتى تتَهَيَّأَ لهُ أَثْبَتَ اللهُ قَدَمَهُ يومَ تَزُولُ الأَقْدَامِ ، [ و إِنَّ سُوءَ الخُلُقِ يُفْسِدُ العَمَلَ ، كما يُفْسِدُ الخَلُّ العَسَلَ ]
الراوي : عبدالله بن عمر | المحدث : الألباني | المصدر : السلسلة الصحيحة
الصفحة أو الرقم: 906 | خلاصة حكم المحدث : صحيح
التخريج : أخرجه الطبراني في ((المعجم الأوسط)) (6026)، وأبو الشيخ في ((التوبيخ والتنبيه)) (97) باختلاف يسير.
The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others, and the most beloved deeds to Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, are bringing happiness to a Muslim, relieving him of distress, paying off his debt, or driving away his hunger. Walking with a brother to fulfill his need is more beloved to me than secluding myself in this mosque, meaning the mosque of Medina, for a month. Whoever suppresses his anger, Allah will conceal his faults, and whoever restrains his rage, even though he could act upon it, Allah will fill his heart with hope on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever walks with his brother to fulfill his need until it is accomplished, Allah will make his feet firm on the Day when feet will slip. And indeed, bad character ruins deeds just as vinegar ruins honey.
This hadith emphasizes various virtuous actions such as bringing joy to others, relieving their distress, assisting them in financial matters, and feeding the hungry. It also highlights the significance of controlling anger and bad temper and the benefits of helping others, which are considered more valuable than even prolonged acts of worship.
The Companions of the Prophet, may Allah be pleased with them, due to their eagerness for acts of obedience and what brings them closer to the pleasure of Allah, often asked the Prophet, peace be upon him, about the best deeds and those that are most beloved to Allah. The Prophet’s responses varied based on their individual circumstances and what would be most beneficial for each of them.
In this hadith, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: “The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people.” This means those who provide the most benefit to others. This benefit is not limited to material assistance but extends to include benefits through knowledge, advice, consultation, influence, authority, and similar forms of help. All these forms of benefit make a person honored by Allah’s love.
“The most beloved deeds to Allah are bringing happiness to a Muslim,” meaning that one of the most beloved actions to Allah is making a Muslim happy. This can vary depending on the situation and the individual; it could be through asking about someone’s well-being, visiting them, giving them a gift, or any other means that brings happiness.
“Or removing a burden from them,” which refers to relieving someone of a significant hardship that causes them distress and anxiety. Anyone who can alleviate such burdens has achieved one of the best deeds.
“Or paying off their debt,” meaning helping someone who is unable to pay their debt.
“Or warding off hunger from them,” by feeding them or providing them with what they need to avoid hunger.
“Walking with a brother to fulfill his need is more beloved to me than performing i’tikaf (seclusion for worship) in this mosque, meaning the Mosque of Madinah, for a month.” This statement indicates the virtue of assisting fellow Muslims in fulfilling their needs, to the extent that this action is more virtuous than performing seclusion in the Prophet’s Mosque for a month.
“Whoever restrains his anger, Allah will cover his faults.” This teaches the importance of controlling one’s anger and the good outcome of such restraint, which is that Allah will cover the person’s faults.
“Whoever suppresses his rage, even though he could act upon it if he wished, Allah will fill his heart with hope on the Day of Judgment.” This highlights the great reward for someone who controls their anger for Allah’s sake, even when they have the ability to act on it.
“Walking with a brother to fulfill his need until it is accomplished, Allah will make his feet firm on the day when feet will slip,” meaning that Allah will grant stability on the Day of Judgment to those who help fulfill the needs of others.
The Prophet then said, “Indeed, bad character ruins deeds just as vinegar ruins honey.” This statement concludes with the reminder that having a bad character can spoil good deeds, similar to how vinegar spoils honey. Thus, one must avoid bad character traits as they nullify good deeds and reduce their reward.
This hadith encourages good manners and warns against bad character.
https://dorar.net/hadith/sharh/113769