Riyad as-Salihin, 225
Abu Hurairah (May Allah bepleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) kissed his grandson Al-Hasan bin 'Ali (May Allah bepleased with them) in the presence of Al-Aqra' bin Habis. Thereupon he remarked: "I have ten children and I have never kissed any one of them." Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) looked at him and said, "He who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy". <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قبل النبي الحسن بن علي رضي الله عنهما، وعنده الأقرع بن حابس، فقال الأقرع: إن لي عشرة من الولد ما قبلت منهم أحدًا. فنظر إليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: “من لا يرحم لا يرحم” ((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 225
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is part of the Prophet’s guidance that we treat our children mercifully.<br>
2) People’s mercy to one another is a means for attaining the mercy of Allah Almighty.<br>
3) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) educated and instructed his Ummah in the most excellent manner.