Riyad as-Salihin, 119
Hadith text · Matn
الثالث عنه قال: قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم :
عرضت علي أعمال أمتي حسنها وسيئها، فوجدت في محاسن أعمالها الأذى يماط عن الطريق، ووجدت في مساوىء أعمالها النخاعة تكون في المسجد لا تدفن
((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The deeds of my people, good and bad, were presented before me, and I found the removal of harmful objects from the road among their good deeds, and phlegm which might be in a mosque left unburied among their evil deeds". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 119
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Upon seeing a harmful object in the street, it is recommended for the individual to remove it as this is an aspect of faith.<br>
2) It denounces belittling deeds, however little they may seem, because Allah rewards them greatly.<br>
3) It urges cleaning and attending to the masjids due to the great reward involved.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
Removal of the spittle and similar harmful things is done by any means that serve the purpose, such as washing, wiping with tissues, or any other means of cleaning.