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Riyad as-Salihin, 633

Hadith text · Matn

وعنها أن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏

‏ إن الله رفيق يحب الرفق، ويعطى على الرفق ما لا يعطى على العنف ومالا يعطى على ما سواه‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

English translation

'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah is Forbearer and He loves forbearance, and rewards for forbearance while He does not reward severity, and does not give for any thing besides it (forbearance)." <b>[Muslim]</b>

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In-Book Reference
Introduction, Hadith 633
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) We are urged to be gentle in all matters. Gentleness is dear and pleasing to Allah Almighty, as well as to people.<br> 2) Gentleness occupies a high rank among good manners, given its good outcome and the great reward.
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