Riyad as-Salihin, 304

Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded me thus, "O Abu Dharr! Whenever you prepare a broth, put plenty of water in it, and and give some of it to your neighbours". [Muslim]. In another narration of Muslim, narrated Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him): My friend, (Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)) advised me saying, "Whenever you prepare a broth, put plenty of water in it, and give some to your neighbours and then give them out of this with courtesy."

وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏يا أبا ذر إذا طبخت مرقة، فأكثر ماءها، وتعاهد جيرانك‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وفي رواية له عن أبي ذر قال‏:‏ إن خليلي صلى الله عليه وسلم أوصاني‏:‏ ‏"‏ إذا طبخت مرقًا فأكثر ماءها، ثم انظر أهل بيت من جيرانك، فأصبهم منها بمعروف‏"‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference: Introduction, Hadith 304

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) Exchanging gifts between neighbors is recommended because it fosters love and increases affection. 2) One should not belittle anything of the acts of goodness no matter how simple it is, since all of them are good. 3) The guidance of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) is perfect, as he urged all that which reinforces bonds between the believers.