Riyad as-Salihin, 897
Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Visit the sick, feed the hungry, and (arrange for the) release of the captive.'' <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعن أبي موسي الأشعري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، “ عودوا المريض، وأطعموا الجائع، وفكوا العاني" ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 6, Hadith 4
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It shows the merit of such deeds whose benefit extend to others, like feeding people.<br>
2) These three deeds mentioned in the Hadith are a collective duty upon Muslims (i.e. if some of them fulfill it, it is waived from the rest).