Performing Good Deeds and Acts of Kindness Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1970 Jabir bin Abdullah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Every good is charity. Indeed among the good is to meet your brother with a smiling face, and to pour what is left in your bucket into the vessel of your brother.” This hadith (saying […]

Prayer, Zakat, and Good Advice Sahih al-Bukhari 1401 Narrated Jarir bin `Abdullah: I gave the pledge of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ) for offering prayer perfectly, giving Zakat, and giving good advice to every Muslim. From this hadith (narration), we can learn several things: Importance of the pledge of allegiance: The hadith mentions that Jarir […]

Removing Inconvenience Sahih Muslim 1914 d Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying that he saw a person enjoying himself in Paradise because of the tree that he cut from the path which was a source of inconvenience to the people. This hadith from Sahih Muslim (1914d) represents the Islamic belief that performing good […]

Generosity and Charity Sahih Muslim 1036 Abu Umama reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: O son of Adam, it is better for you if you spend your surplus (wealth), but if you withhold it, it is evil for you. There is (however) no reproach for you (if you withhold means necessary) for a living. And […]

Feeding the Hungry, Visit the Sick, Freeing the Captive Sahih al-Bukhari 5373 Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Give food to the hungry, pay a visit to the sick and release (set free) the one in captivity (by paying his ransom). This statement by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasizes the […]

Every Act of Goodness is Sadaqa Sahih Muslim 1005 Hudhaifa and Abu Shaiba reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Every act of goodness is sadaqa. Explanation: This hadith teaches that charity is not limited to monetary donations. Every good deed, no matter how small, is counted as an act of charity in Islam. This includes: […]

Contentment and Gratitude and Helping Others Sahih Muslim 2963 c Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Look at those who stand at a lower level than you but don’t look at those who stand at a higher level than you, for that is better-suited that you do not disparage Allah’s favors. By looking […]

Sunan Abi Dawud 2534 Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah: Once the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) intended to go on an expedition. He said: O group of the emigrants (Muhajirun) and the helpers (Ansar), among your brethren there are people who have neither property nor family. So one of you should take with him two or three […]

Broadening the Scope of Good Deeds Sahih Muslim 1006 Abu Dharr reported: some of the people from among the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him: Messenger of Allah, the rich have taken away (all the) reward. They observe prayer as we do; they keep the fasts as we keep, and they […]

The Virtue of Good Character Sunan Abi Dawud 4798 Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu’minin: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: By his good character a believer will attain the degree of one who prays during the night and fasts during the day. This hadith emphasizes the significance of the character of a Muslim, which includes being […]