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Riyad as-Salihin, 272

Abud-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Seek among your weak ones, for you are given provision and help only because of the weak amongst you." <b>[Abu Dawud, with a good chain]</b>.

و عن أبي الدرداء عويمر رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول‏:‏ ‏

‏ابغوني في الضعفاء ، فإنما تنصرون، وترزقون بضعفائكم‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود بإسناد جيد‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference
Introduction, Hadith 272
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.
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