Riyad as-Salihin, 636
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Make things easy and do not make them difficult, cheer the people up by conveying glad tidings to them and do not repulse (them)." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: “يسروا ولا تعسروا وبشروا ولا تنفروا ((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 636
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) What is easier is better, unless it involves a sin. Hence, whenever the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) was given a choice between two things, he would always choose what is easier, unless it was a sin.<br>
2) It is recommended to give glad tidings and hope, for this brings joy to the heart of Muslims and non-Muslims alike.<br>
3) A caller to Allah Almighty should wisely consider the way of conveying the message of Islam. He should make things easy, not difficult, and give people hope and not repulse them.