Riyad as-Salihin, 178
Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent a detachment to Banu Lahyan tribe and remarked, "Let one of every two men get ready to advance, and both will earn the same reward". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، بعث بعثاً إلى بني لحيان من هذيل فقال:
لينبعث من كل رجلين أحدهما والأجر بينهما
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 178
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Whoever aids someone in obeying Allah Almighty will have the same reward as his, without having this reward diminished in the least.<br>
2) Participating in doing good deeds ensures the reward for all.<br>
3) People are encouraged to do good deeds.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
Aiding a fighter may take two forms:<br>
1- To provide him with a riding mount, provision, weapons and all that is needed for fight.<br>
2- To be a good successor for him in looking after his family.