Riyad as-Salihin, 270
Abu Shuraih Khuwailid bin 'Amr Al-Khuza'i (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "O Allah, I declare inviolable the rights of two weak ones: the orphans and women". <b>[An- Nasa'i, who categorized it as Hadith Hasan with a good chain]</b>.
- و عن أبي شريح خويلد بن عمرو الخزاعي رضي الله عنه قال: قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم :
اللهم إني أحرج حق الضعيفين اليتيم والمرأة
((حديث حسن رواه النسائي بإسناد جيد)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 270
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) The weak among the believers are a reason for gaining victory over the enemies and bestowal of sustenance upon the people.<br>
2) Showing mercy to the weak is a means for attaining the mercy of Allah Almighty, as evidenced by the statement of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him): “Show mercy to those on earth, and the One in the heaven will show mercy to you.” [Narrated by Ahmad]<br>
3) The Hadith shows the compassion of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) to weak people. It is incumbent on the guided slaves of Allah Almighty to follow the example of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) in all aspects of doing good.